StoryMaps

On this page, you can access five original StoryMaps – one which is thematic to forestry genomics and four which are thematic around a central tree species. These StoryMaps include content such as Indigenous & forestry history, biology, ecology, and current research about this tree species.

These StoryMaps are designed to be suitable for the following BC high school Science curriculum:

• Environmental Science 11 & 12
• Life Sciences 11
• Science for Citizens 11
• Specialized Science 12

These StoryMaps are designed to connect to the following First People’s Principles of Learning:

• Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place)
• Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge

The overall objectives of these StoryMaps are as follows:

1. To provide background information on forestry genomics research and genomics technology that is used to study important Canadian tree species in the context of a changing climate.
2. To provide background information on an important Canadian tree species that includes the biology of the species, the species history among Indigenous communities, forestry uses of the species, and the ecology of the species.
3. To highlight the pluralistic ways of knowing in forest research & management.
4. To share research highlights & associated content from current researchers in the field of forestry genomics studying specific tree species.
5. To create a resource that compiles multi-disciplinary information regarding a tree species of interest while simultaneously identifying where further knowledge connections are needed.

Clicking on the StoryMap title will take you to the interactive StoryMap where you can access multi-media content to learn more about a Genomics in Society topic.