I would like to introduce you to a very special ecosystem in our city. It is over 2000 years old: likely the oldest part of Vancouver and it is the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam people. Camosun bog is so important that it forms part of their creation story.
First have a look at the bog powerpoint slideshow here to find out what a bog is.
Then, read about the story of Camosun bog here
And in particular note the
history as it relates to bog restoration. on the main Camosun bog site
I would like you to answer the following questions in a creative format with illustration. Make a cartoon, or an illustrated essay reflection with lots of photos
1. How was the bog formed?
2. What is the keystone species of a bog? Read about Sphagnum moss. How does Sphagnum maintain the acidic conditions.
3. What is peat? How is it different from soil?
4. Why is digging through a bog like digging through time?
5. We never found any bodies in the bog, but some artifacts were preserved in Camosun bog. What were they?
6. This woman remembers playing hockey in Camosun bog. What were some of her observations?
7. How are bogs carbon sinks? Why is this important?
8. Camosun bog, məqʷe:m, is the traditional territory of the Musqueam people. How long have they been using this area for food, medicine and culture?
9. What nearly destroyed the bog?
10. The change in abiotic conditions caused "invasives" to go into the bog. These are actually native forest species and not invasives to BC but they are invaders to a bog. What plants are these?
11. What are the native plants in a bog? Take a look
Evaluation for the cartoon
20 your cartoon stands out from all the rest. it is well thought out and work has been put into it.
It is in ink or colour. it includes all the major points. YOU HAND THIS IN ON YOUR BLOG
17-19 your cartoon is really excellent and it includes all the major points. it is in colour and in ink.
You hand this in on your blog.
15-16 your cartoon is quite good. it may be missing a few details but it is well done
0-10 . your cartoon is a good start but it is incomplete
Evaluation for illustrated writing.
20 your writing is exceptional and includes all the major details of the content. It is insightful and shows that thought was put into the writing. It is excellent and you communicate the ideas very clearly. You include excellent pictures. And you cite where you got the pictures.
17-19. your writing is excellent and enjoyable to read. and includes all the correct details. You communicate clearly. You include excellent pictures. And you cite where you got the pictures.
You hand this in on your blog.
14-16 your content is really good, it is missing a few details but still very well done and well written.
0-10 . your writing is incomplete.
