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This resource teaches students the importance of eating real, fresh food, cutting back on processed foods, and advocating for healthier communities. It links a reliance on processed food with increased carbon footprints and emphasizes that the students...
This inventive lesson supports inquiry through a practical approach that engages students in observing the fascinating world of garden snails. Learning involves studying physiological features, analyzing environmental relationships and developing...
The nesting habits of birds are examined in this inquiry-based lesson that cultivates curiosity and promotes respect for the natural world. As students explore the unique features of bird nests they actively participate in the learning process...
Bees are the focus of this outdoor inquiry that engages students in learning about plant reproduction and these remarkable insects in their natural habitat. Students locate and safely catch bees to observe structural features before releasing them...
This upbeat music video reminds us that we only have one earth and as citizens of the world we must all care about the environment The appealing lyrics will have students singing along as they consider how their actions can impact our planet. ...
Trees and humans have a special connection richly illustrated by the vibrant paintings in this electronic book. As students learn about the impressive ecological and social benefits of trees they are also reminded that trees are living organisms...
Poverty and the associated impact on children’s health is a complex global issue that affects both developed and developing countries. Canadian citizens have access to universal health care yet childhood obesity rates are climbing and sports...
The math concepts of counting, estimation and statistics come to life in an outdoor learning experience that also fosters interest in gardening and nature. As students extract seeds from pumpkins, they use a wide range of math skills to answer questions...
Students become nature “reporters” in this outdoor experience that involves detailed investigations of the plants and animals in the local community. A scavenger hunt process actively engages learners in making new discoveries...
This lesson is part of a series of lessons which introduce students to a different way of thinking about how our economy could work: a circular economy. The series builds up exactly how a circular economy is different from the status quo, and looks at...
In this video, the focus is on fossil fuels—what they are, why they are a problem for the environment, and what may be done to reduce their use. The video is accompanied by a series of discussion questions that teachers may use in conjunction with...
This video will help students understand what nuclear energy is, the difference between fission and fusion, and the benefits and drawbacks of nuclear energy. It is accompanied by a series of of discussion question designed to engage students in the debate...
When A Town Runs Dry documents life in a small town in California's Central Valley. A farming community for over a hundred years, Stratford is suffering from a drought that is severely impacting the community, land, and residents' daily lives. This film...
Claire and her Grandfather is a First Nations story designed to raise awareness of the many historical and contemporary contributions of First Nations and Inuit people to Canada and the world. The story portrays a discussion between young Claire...
A Journey Through the Circle of Life honours the Métis tradition of respecting the wisdom of elders with this unique bond between a Métis child and her grandfather. Grandfather, Pépère lives on a farm and every chance his granddaughter,...
This inventive math activity uses outdoor play to develop the spatial skills of young students as they compare and contrast the shapes of natural objects. The integrated and inclusive approach includes science and language arts outcomes to develop...
Adri the young “rockfish” swims through the ocean on a journey of discovery. He is astounded by all the different fish shapes, sizes and colours. When Adri happily describes his travels to his parents he learns that diversity makes...
This inquiry lesson explores the symbiotic relationship between bees and flowering plants. A hands-on approach guides students through a scientific examination of flower structures and the process of pollination. New discoveries are used to...
This comprehensive set of nine activities is centered on the award-winning film, “Happy Feet Two”. Popular characters like Mumble and Erik are used to inspire students to become concerned about human impacts on Antarctic marine ecosystems...
In this short animation Daniel Tiger teaches young students that they can have fun while being great environmental citizens. The class will soon be singing along with Daniel as they learn how easy it is to turn something old into something new while...