• Invasive Species (Video)

  This animation demonstrates some of the problems that can arise when a species is accidentally or intentionally transported from one area to another.  In the short video we meet Frank who is from a big city, eats everything and has a huge family. ...

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• Aquariums and Water Gardens

  This video is well suited for older students.  The potential risk of invasive species from water gardens and aquariums is explained with specific examples of plants and animals that have caused harm to our Canadian habitats.  Alternative suggestions...

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• Silent Invaders: Asian Carp

  This video introduces students to the Asian Carp and the threat it poses to the Great Lakes ecosystem. With stunning photography that is sure to capture the students' attention, the video explores aspects of this invasive species including why the fish...

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• Endangered Species

  This short program explores the issue of endangered species.  It introduces key terms and information and explains how human impacts on habitat can lead to animal and plant extinction.  Students will see that changes made with the best of intentions...

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• This Bulb

  In this short video, Natalie Portman, Kyra Sedgwick and Chloe Sevigny explain how small changes in lifestyle will have a big impact in reversing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.  They convincingly make the argument that changing one light...

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• Waste to Energy

  This short program focuses on the issues of water use and water conservation.  Students are introduced to environmental engineer Bruce Logan and his work in turning wastewater into energy!  All of us use water and in the process too much of...

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• Plastic Oceans

  This powerful video explores contamination of the planets' oceans by discarded plastics.  The issue is examined through interviews with the scientists from Australia who are studying the problem.  Students witness the extent of problem and the...

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• Local Connections to Global Issues- Health

  This wonderful ESD resource addresses the links that exist between climate change and the spread of infectious disease.  Focus is placed on understanding the issue and looking for solutions.  While the resource examines conditions experienced...

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• Climate Change Planet Ocean

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• Siberia

  This riveting novel describes a world of the future where climate change and habitat destruction have ravaged the Earth.  Rosita and Mama struggle to eke out an existence in the bleak environment of the Settlements.  Then one day Rosita discovers...

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• Chemistry With A Conscience

  This green chemistry resource places students in the role of 'materials scientists' tasked with creating an environmentally-friendly shampoo. Green Chemistry stresses the use of safe, energy efficient, non-toxic products and processes as a practical...

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• Kids vs Global Warming

  This video portrays Alec Loorz, a remarkable teenager who crusades against global warming.  Some of his many accomplishments include his ingenious iMatter campaign, and other environmental education initiatives all designed to appeal to youth. ...

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• Re-thinking Progress

  'Re-thinking Progress' explores how through a change in perspective we can re-design the way our economy works.  It suggest that we move from our current liner economic structure based on take, make, and dispose to a circular economy where we build...

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• Olivia's Birds and the Oil Spill

  Eleven year old Olivia is a naturalist and ardent birdwatcher who delights in the extraordinary biodiversity surrounding her home along the Gulf of Mexico.  Unfortunately, she also experienced the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the most catastrophic...

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• In the Snow: Who's Been Here?

  With its stunning illustrations and simple text this book will engage and amuse students while they learn about animal signs.  On a chilly winter day Cammy and William go sledding in the woods near their home.  As they pass through the trees...

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• The Story of Change

  In the Story of Change, Annie Leonard argues that it's not bad shoppers who are  putting our future at risk; it's bad policies and business practices. Annie takes viewers through an exploration of what effective change making has looked like through...

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• Snow Fleas

  This simple activity serves as an excellent companion to the Late February Nature Guide and offers teachers an easy and enjoyable means of getting students outside in winter.  It provides suggestions for organizing a successful search for snowfleas/springtails...

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• The Story of Electronics

  The Story of Electronics employs the Story of Stuff style to explore the high-tech revolution's collateral damage - 25 millon tons of e-waste and counting with public workers and a public left holding the bill. Host Annie Leonard takes viewers from the...

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• BT Corn

  Scientists are now able to insert the gene Bacillius thuringiensis or Bt into farmer's crops in order to prevent hostile takeovers by pests But what happens when the pest become resistant and prevail to such an extent that Bt in the form of spray, used...

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• Deer in The Yard

  This engaging outdoor activity will allow students to experience first hand the stress that winter places on many of our iconic animal species.  Building on the Late February Nature Guide's example of white-tailed deer this simulation allows students...

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