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A Sense of Land
A Sense of Land allows students to explore the question of how citizens interact with their environment by reflecting on the question "Whose responsibility should it be to ensure the preservation of national and provincial parks as well as protected areas?". The...
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Transportation and the Environment: Energy, Fuels and Emissions
Personal vehicles are an essential component of modern life, but gasoline fueled private transport is a leading source of air pollution and carbon emissions. Even though vehicle dependence can be reduced through sustainably designed transportation systems...
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Marsh World: An introduction to wetland plants and animals
From "marsh monsters" to a Tree Swallow air show, wetlands are fascinating places to explore nature. This digital guide that can also be printed, introduces students to the interesting plants and animals found in freshwater marshes, while highlighting...
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Indigenous Garden
Indigenous Garden is a Science-based resource that helps students to explore the needs of plants and animals while respecting indigenous beliefs and traditions. The lesson begins with a nature walk during which the students take note of all of the plants...
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Carbon Footprint Craft
Yuck! That might be the first reaction when students hear they will be showing their feet for sustainability, but this entertaining activity carries a serious message. Climate change poses a growing threat to our planet, and it is crucial that we take...
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Home Electricity Audit - Elementary
Do you think about your environmental impact when you replace a lightbulb, leave your computer on, or open the refrigerator? This activity encourages students and their families to examine electricty consumption by completing a simple home energy audit....
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Nature of Fire
Indigenous peoples have long understood the vital role of naturally-occurring fires in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Fire has traditionally been used as a tool for renewing landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and reducing fuel buildup. However, in recent...
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Traditional Metis Plants
Traditional Métis Plants is a resource that offers a lot of flexibility for the teachers and choice for the students while they explore the role of traditional Métis plants. Although geared for Alberta classrooms, this resource...
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Trees and Me
Trees are remarkable living organisms that clean our air, support biodiversity, regulate climate and are fascinating places to explore! This resource uses observation, sensory exploration, art, literature and music to provide a playful learning...
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Healthy Habitats: Climate Change Action for K-2
Without a home or habitat that provides food ,water, shelter and space, all living organisms, even humans could not thrive. Habitats are essential in creating balanced ecosystems and supporting biodiversity but human impacts such as development,...
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Tree Tapping
Tree Tapping will help students develop a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of Indigenous Knowledge. The lesson begins with a reading of the story "Nanaboozo and the Maple Trees". The students will then watch selected parts of videos...
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Carrying More By Freight
Promoting rail transport is a vital strategy for addressing climate change by reducing emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and promoting a more sustainable transportation system. Carrying more freight by rail could help reduce road congestion and...
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Making Spruce Gum Tea
The purpose of this activity is to show students how to harvest spruce gum and make it into a traditional medicine tea that can be used to relieve colds and maintain good health. Students will be outdoors in an area with spruce trees to learn...
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Medicine Walk
This activity offers students a hands-on experience in gathering local traditional medicines from the Stó:lo people in a respectful manner. Students will be introduced to each plant through images, and the educator will explain the benefits of...
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Lessons from the Night Sky
In this lesson, the concept of "a relationship with the land" is applied to the sky. Through a series of seven activities, students look at the sun, moon, and stars and connect these familiar objects to Indigenous culture as well as Western science....
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Visiting with the Land
Visiting with the Land is a series of twelve videos featuring guiding questions designed to enhance understanding of the Métis relationship with the Land. Narrated by Métis Knowledge Holder Krista Leddy, this series teaches students how...
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Climate Change and the Great Lakes
This lesson examines how climate change is impacting the Great Lakes. Using information provided in two feature newspaper articles, students learn how surrounding communities depend on these lakes and the specific threats that climate change presents...
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Nitsitapiisinni - Stories and Spaces
This Alberta-based website serves as an online reference tool developed by students and Elders from the Kainai Reserve. It features descriptions of sixty-two Indigenous plants native to the Blackfoot region, detailing their medicinal, cultural, and spiritual...
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Métis Land-Based Learning - askîhk kiskinohamâtowin
The 13 Moons (Askîhk kiskinohamâtowin) framework, grounded in Indigenous knowledge, offers a way to understand and connect with the natural world and its cycles. This resource includes thirteen lesson plans, slides, and information about land-based...
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Land-Based Education: Personal Reflection
This lesson plan focuses on viewing a video and reflecting on its insights regarding land-based learning. The video, set in the Mackenzie Mountains in an area known as Ká Te, features Dr. Glen Coulthard, a member of the Yellowknife Dene First Nation...
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