Biodiversity classroom resources
Resources on biodiversity
Find images, graphics, and other visual tools on biodiversity. This section makes it easy for teachers and parents to download and print everything you need to support learning – at home, in the classroom or on the go!
Actions to protect the environment
An infographic with five illustrated suggestions for helping nature: get young people involved, contribute or volunteer to protect nature, share what you are doing, shrink your food waste, and protect birds. Each suggestion is shown with a matching illustration.
Biodiversity: Variety of life on earth
An illustration showing many different animals living on land and in water, with trees, plants, and clouds. The title says, “Biodiversity: Variety of Life on Earth.”
Examples of the importance of biodiversity
A circular infographic listing key reasons why biodiversity is important. The title reads “Examples of the Importance of Biodiversity.” It includes icons and labels for each benefit: culture and identity, fresh air, clean water, food, medicine, raw materials, flood control, pollination, and mental health.
5 threats to biodiversity
A circular infographic showing the five main threats to biodiversity: climate change, pollution, habitat loss, overconsumption, and invasive species and disease. Each threat is represented by a colored section with a matching icon inside the circle.
How many species in Canada
Text graphic showing that there are about 80,000 species in Canada, not including viruses and bacteria. The image includes small photos of a yellow lichen, a white flower, and a red, black, and white insect. The background features nature-themed illustrations.
Map of Canada’s protected and conserved areas
A map of Canada highlighting areas that are protected or conserved. Different shades show terrestrial protected areas, marine refuges, marine protected areas, and terrestrial areas conserved with other measures. A legend at the top explains the color codes.
The forest is fragmented by the road
An illustration showing a road cutting through a forest, separating trees and several animals including a fox, bear, moose, and wolf. The text says, “The forest is fragmented by the road.”
What can we do
An illustration with beavers showing ways to help nature: share, repurpose, protect birds, compost, clean up nature, and recycle. Each action is shown with a beaver doing the activity. The title reads, “What Can We Do?”