Welcome to the Galapagos

Learn about the Galapagos Islands and the importance of research and learning about invasive species!

Lesson steps

In preparation, download the free Earth Cubs App and explore the Galapagos level!

World Map

A world map worksheet

Show children the map of the world.

Ask children to find where they live and then find the Galápagos. Explain that this is the Galápagos islands, they are off the coast of Ecuador, South America.

Galapagos Islands World Map

The world map with Galapagos Islands located.

Ask children to find the Galapagos Islands, talk about the location.

Is it near an ocean? What countries are near to it?

Amazing Galapagos Images

Amazing images of the Galapagos Islands!

Explain that It’s important that we learn about The Galápagos and understand that we need to protect our planet’s amazing biodiversity. Present the Amazing Galapagos Images presentation.

Galapagos Facts Quiz

Learn about the Galapagos through this facts quiz!

Play the free Earth Cubs App and ask the children to explore the Galápagos environment with a partner.

What are Invasive Species?

Learn about the incredible Galápagos and how education can be used to help!

Talk as a class and list observations from playing the Galapagos level on the whiteboard.

Describe what it looks like? What physical features can you see? Are there any human features? What animals can you see? Does it look different or similar to where you live?

Use the Galapagos Facts quiz to learn about the Galapagos Islands.

Learn about the Galapagos Islands by presenting the What are Invasive Species? presentation.

Can you use LEGO to create your own invasive species?

Learning outcomes

Learn about Galápagos from the Earth Cubs App

Identify key human and physical features in the Galápagos

Understand what invasive and restoration means

Questions

How do invasive species cause problems?

What is restoration?

How can you protect plants and animals where you live?

Vocabulary

Invasive species

Restoration

Global Goal

Environment

Human features

Physical features

Talking points

Be a Planet Saver! Can you plant flowers in your garden or at school?

Activity ideas

Turtle Song

Sing about the Galapagos Islands! Why not add percussion instruments and make up a verse with the class?

Make a Global Goal Poster!

Talk about what a Global Goal is, and why it’s important. Make a Global Goal poster for goal 4. Create your own picture and write why you think learning is so important.

Earth Cubs App!

Continue to explore the Galapagos environment, learn more about the animals, play the games and earn stars!

Make a fact book!

Write down all the things you have learned to create a fact book. Write down definitions of invasive species/restoration. Draw pictures of animals too! How can you help plants/animals where you live?