Wilkinson's Redside Dace Project:
Endangered Species Awareness through Art
🐟 🐟🐟stop by the school to see the redside dace fish art on display! 👇🏾👇🏿👇🏻
This book helped with our learning!
Please explore these links to learn more!
Videos: Dace habitat by author of "Rory the Redside Dace"! (each 1-3 minutes)
Video: Kidoon - Grandfather Frog Meets Red, the Redside Dace (3 minutes)
Video: TVO - Leo's Fishheads learn about Redside Dace (10 minutes)
Video: Redside Dace swimming (on a loop)
Map: Redside Dace areas
Games & Activities: Toronto Zoo, Redside Dace Activity Book
Videos: 4 episodes, Toronto Zoo/Ontario Streams (each about 2 minutes)
The more we know, the more we can help protect the Redside Dace! This minnow species has been designated an endangered species under Species at Risk Act (SARA) - part of Canada's strategy to protect wild plant and animal species from becoming extinct and to help aid in their recovery.
You can learn more about the Recovery Strategy and Action Plan here.
Outdoor learning is linked to learning skill development such as problem solving and self-regulation.
Being outside encourages physical activity and leads to emotional well-being and resilience.
Outdoor experiences cultivate a love of nature, improve self-esteem and foster positive relationships.
Links to Ms. Kathleen's past Wilkinson Outdoor Ed Websites: