Through Mala's Eyes takes a look at the Inuit community and helps students understand and appreciate one of the diverse cultures that exist within Canada. This resource looks at the life of an Inuit community in northern Quebec, through the eyes of Mala,...
Sila Alangotok- Inuit Observations on Climate Change is a teacher’s guide to the video of the same name that chronicles the work of Canadian researchers who spent a year in Sach’s Harbour learning about the effects of climate change from the...
Celebration is part of a compilation entitled Keepers of the Animals which provides an integrated approach to the concepts of wildlife ecology and environmental and stewardship issues concerning animals, habitat, and natural history. Through the use of...
Activities are designed to incorporate Indigenous legend into the investigation of energy for life. The chapter explores the nature of energy and its many forms including fire. Attention is also paid to the importance of conserving energy. Students...
The activities in this resource are designed to explore the three major kinds of rocks, their properties and the dynamics of geology. This chapter also focuses on soil- the components of soil, soil formation and the importance of soil for growing...
Students take part in a series of lessons and activities designed to show the importance of wind and weather. Students will explore Indigenous and conventional science perspectives regrading the causes and benefits of the wind and weather. ...
This chapter is part of a larger compilation, "Keepers of the Earth", which is designed to increase students understanding of nature, and the uniqueness of plants and animals. An understanding of the interconnectedness of all things in nature is...
A series of activites which are designed to teach students respect and to live in ways that honour the interconnectedness of all things. Students...
Students investigate the Native tradition of planting beans, corn and squash together, or what was commonly referred to as "Three Sisters", as they explore gardening and planting. Students will: plant an indoor or outdoor Three Sisters Garden and maintain...
This nine-lesson resource targeted for both middle school (lessons 1,2,4,5,6) and high school (lessons 3,7,8,9), promotes an understanding of the importance of the Canadian Boreal Forest in terms of its biodiversity, unique habitats, and wealth of...
This resource examines the biodiversity and the complexity of the various life forms that make up Canadian forests. The emphasis is on helping students appreciate the relationships and interdependence of all species in this ecosystem. Students learn...
This resource examines the impact of invasive species on habitats, biodiversity and the web of life. Five lessons offer hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities to raise student awareness of alien species and the need to restore native species....
A young girl’s father’s business of selling fish is failing and she seeks out the advice of the wisest person in the forest to help her find fish to support her family and her village. The young girl heads out into the forest and discovers...
In this First Nation story, Tess learns from her grandmother that her “garden” is all of nature that surrounds her. As they pick plants and berries, they do so carefully and with respect. Tess discovers that if she cares for the...
This classroom resource explores the dependence of living things on their surrounding environment and the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems. Students learn about the different life requirements of the Common Loon and are introduced to the importance...
This richly illustrated story blends First Nation wisdom about the natural world and traditional storytelling. A young girl loses her cat "Mouser" in the forest. As she searches for Mouser she stops and looks at all of the plants and animals...
This book is the true story of the environmental history of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Almost 7000 years ago the Algonquin people discovered the beautiful river valley, along with its abundant natural resources. They settled along...
Inuksuit are stone markers that act in place of humans. The tradition of building Inuksuit is ancient and these statues of the Arctic are an iconic part of Canada's history. An Inuksuk can provide directions, tell others about good hunting...
This First Nations story introduces the reader to the world of trees through the eyes and ears of Jen, who has a special place in her heart for the massive tree she calls the Great One. One day the wind whispers through the Great One's...