ALIEN ATTACKERS RESOURCE PACKAGE
Program Outline
1. Alien Attackers: Armed with flash cards and bingo sheets, students go on a walk to identify native
species of plants and animals, discover invasive species common in Surrey and learn about their
impact on local habitats.
2. Nature Knowledge Game Show: The students’ knowledge about native and invasive species is put to
the test in the fun and engaging trivia game.
Vocabulary
adaptation
alien species
biodiversity
community
decomposer
ecosystem
food chain
food web
habitat
invasive plant
invasive animal
mammal
native species
niche
organism
population
predator
prey
reptile
species
stewardship
sustainability
vertebrate
Extensions
1. Wanted: Create a ‘Surrey’s Most Wanted’ poster for an invasive species of your choice. Draw and
colour the plant or animal and then give a brief description and reason for its capture.
2. Volunteer: There are many volunteer groups actively working to remove invasive species. Visit
Nature and Environment Volunteering page at http://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/492.aspx to
see current volunteer opportunities.
Resources
1. BC’s Ministry of Environment – Biodiversity in BC, includes Alien Species and Species at
risk. http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/bio.htm
2. City of Surrey’s Friends of the Forest Program http://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/2001.aspx
3. B.C. Frogwatch Program http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/frogwatch/index.htm
4. Invasive Alien Species – Children’s Edition www.cbd.int/doc/bioday/2009/idb-2009-childrensbooklet-en.pdf
Pre- and Post-Program Worksheets
A set of pre- and post-program worksheets are included. Please copy and use them with your class at your
convenience. They are meant to help prepare the students for the vocabulary and concepts used in the
programs as well as reinforce what they’ve learned afterwards.
City of Surrey | Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way Surrey
T 604.502.6065 F 604.588.6855 www.surrey.ca/naturecentre
British Columbia Canada V3T 0J2
Before my visit to the Surrey Nature Centre... Soon, I will be going to the Surrey Nature Centre for a program called Alien A ackers. I think this program will be about: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Three things that I already know about this topic are: 1. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Three things that I would like to learn at the Surrey Nature Centre are: 1. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________ Alien A ackers G 4‐7 Cri cal Thinking Use what you have learned at the Surrey Nature Centre to answer these ques ons. 1. Describe the difference between a na ve and invasive species. _________________________________________________________________
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mice and Down 1. A species that does not naturally occur in a specific area. 2. A species that does naturally occur in a specific area. 3. The way that an organism fits into an ecosystem, in terms of where it lives, how it obtains its food, and how it interacts with other organisms. 4. The physical space where a certain species lives. 5. Organisms that are capable of breeding together and having fer le offspring. 6. A class of vertebrates that breathe oxygen from the air and are warm blooded; examples include bats, Alien A ackers G 4‐7 humans. Across 7. Organisms that use sunlight to make their own food. 8. A species that does not naturally occur in a specific area and whose introduc on does or is likely to cause environmental harm. 9. A living thing, such as a plant or an animal. 10. The diversity of life forms on Earth. 11. The capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and produc ve Alien A ackers Crossword Answers 4
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Odd One Out Using the internet, library or your own prior knowledge, circle the American Robin Banana Slug English ivy Sword fern Western redcedar Trailing blackberry Douglas’ Squirrel What makes this object different from the others? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Alien A ackers G 4‐7 Odd One Out Answers American Robin Banana Slug English ivy Sword fern Western redcedar Trailing blackberry Douglas’ Squirrel What makes this object different from the others? English ivy is an invasive species. It originated elsewhere and was brought to BC. It grows without limita ons and competes with species na ve to Bri sh Columbia. Alien A ackers G 4‐7 Alien A ackers Plant Word Scrambles Solve the word scrambles below. Slingeh Yiv
Lamaniyah Rabeckblyr
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Which ones are invasives? ______________________ ________________________ ______________________ ________________________ Alien A ackers G 4‐7 Alien A ackers Plant Word Scrambles Answers Slingeh Yiv
English Ivy
Lamaniyah Rabeckblyr
Himalayan Blackberry
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English Holly
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Western redcedar
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Hairy Cat’s Ear
Which ones are invasives? 
English Ivy 
English Holly 
Himalayan Blackberry 
Bamboo Alien A ackers G 4‐7 Student EvaluaƟon
We’re always looking for ways to make our field trips beƩer and need your help!
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If I could tell my friends & family one thing about the Surrey Nature Centre, it would be
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Student EvaluaƟon
Draw a picture to describe a favourite part of your trip to the Surrey Nature Centre.
Thank you! We hope you had fun and visit us again soon!