The Climate Atlas of Canada is an interactive tool for students and teachers to learn about climate change in Canada. This engaging tool was created to communicate the severity of climate change in the Prairie provinces. It combines climate science, mapping, videos and storytelling to bring the global issue of climate change closer to home. The collection of interactive maps and graphs available throughout the website allow students to explore how climate is projected to change across the Prairies.
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The website is designed to help students and teachers better understand how climate change is likely to touch their lives as temperatures continue to rise in the coming decades. It is designed to inspire local, regional and national action and solutions.
Secondary Science and Geography teachers could integrate this mapping resource with other teaching resources on climate change. This resource can be used as a source of reference for inquiry or research projects about climate change. The resource provides a comprehensive examination of climate change in Canada using an on-line, interactive format. It allows students to explore how climate change will affect their community.
The following tool will allow you to explore the relevant curriculum matches for this resource. To start, select a province listed below.