12 - 16 years old
Formal learning with teenagers is often dependent on relating closely with the school curriculum. Thus informal approaches on the back of other activities are also useful.
In 2018 and 2019, teenagers took matters into their own hands, with school strikes for climate action. How does this relate to wetland centre CEPA?
Mediterranean Wetland School
MedWet has a schools' page showing the activities that they have done with young people, with videos, games and activities.
Educational publishing
Check out the Green Teacher site, with its interactive flipping magazine. Subscription required.
Urban school wetlands
WWT has recently developed a SuDS (Sustainable Drainage) project for schools, with materials, for both secondary and primary schools. You can see more at specific schools from the project here.
PBS LearningMedia
Video & text learning materials for teachers and pupils, including other curriculum subjects. Sortable by grade, in English and Spanish. Create a free account provides tools to save progress. Some content is geographically restricted.
NZ DOC
New Zealand's Department of Conservation provides 15 wetlands education resources, searchable by education level, curriculum level, and habitat. Books, posters, board and card games, factsheets, classroom activities.
We Are of Water
The graphic novel We Are of Water, illustrated by Chenoa Gao, provides visuals connected to voices and knowledge shared by Indigenous Elders, youth, and community members through Healthy Watershed Initiative projects on the significance of watersheds and water. Created on behalf of the Real Estate Foundation of BC and the B.C. Wildlife Federation
RSPB activities
The RSPB provides materials for all primary and secondary levels to help save nature.
Flyway games
A dozen activities for schools, communities and families, relating to the East Atlantic Flyway. WLI members in Migratory Birds for People (MBP) collaborated to produce this guide book and map with five bird species; but it can be adapted to other flyways and species.
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Science, conservation and exploration resources for both teachers-educators and children. Live lessons with experts located in the field, story maps, Kahoot lessons and more!
Distance Learning Adventures Live
Prince William Network, the USDA Forest Service and others provide live webcasts from the field, with accompanying classroom packs on wetlands, migration, shorebirds, climate change, and other topics.
Nature-based Education
A two-page explainer brief from the IUCN on nature-based education for all age ranges. 'Nature-based Education is not just an educational reform; it is a necessary shift toward a healthy planet and a just, sustainable future for all.'
Managing School Grounds for Biodiversity
A training module on how to manage school grounds for biodiversity. A 19 hour online course, free of charge, by Ireland's National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Mangroves for YOUth
An online book by Mangrove Matters PH. This digital, interactive space merges mangrove science with compelling stories.
Designed specifically for young people, it makes learning accessible, engaging, and directly rooted in real-world impact.
Flyway games
A dozen activities for schools, communities and families, relating to the East Atlantic Flyway. WLI members in Migratory Birds for People (MBP) collaborated to produce this guide book and map with five bird species; but it can be adapted to other flyways and species.
Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants
Science, conservation and exploration resources for both teachers-educators and children. Live lessons with experts located in the field, story maps, Kahoot lessons and more!
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