• My Name Is Henry Bibb

  Henry Bibb became a pivotal leader in the abolitionist movement by using the power of the written word to publish Canada’s first Black newspaper, “The Voice of the Fugitive”.  This moving novel depicts Henry’s life from a...

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• Global Warming: It's all about carbon

  This five-clip video package delivers an animated and highly entertaining chemistry lesson on the elemental cause of global warming- the behavior of the carbon atom. Mini-episodes explain how carbon atoms form bonds in living things that over time make...

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• Access to Clean Water

  In a country rich in renewable freshwater resources it seems incomprehensible that some Canadian citizens lack access to clean water.   Indigenous people have respected the connection between water and life for thousands of years. Unfortunately,...

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• Stuff Happens-With Bill Nye: FOOD WASTE

  In this short video, Bill Nye promotes an "eco-friendly kitchen," focusing on the problems associated with purchasing more food than is consumed and the improper disposal of food waste.  This program is part of the Stuff Happens TV series that examines...

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• Ecological Succession- Change is Good

  This fast-paced video emphasizes that in the world of ecology, 'change is good'. Since stability never happens in ecosystems, naturally-occurring, “intermediate disturbances” can actually create new habitats and more biodiverse communities....

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• UNSAFE: The Truth Behind Everyday Chemicals

  This powerful video brings light to the tens of thousands of everyday products (makeup, vinyl, plastics, pesticides) that are linked to conditions such as asthma, autism, ADHD, diabetes, cancer, infertility, cognitive disorders, obesity, reproductive...

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• In Search of April Raintree

  After being separated from her loving but alcoholic parents  April Raintree is forced to abandon her heritage in order to survive in an indifferent foster care system.  Thus, when April reunites with her sister Cheryl she is appalled to discover...

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• ABC in Harmony

  “ABC in Harmony” is a cheerful picture book that delivers a profound message about how we should treat each other and the planet we live on.  The bright pictures and simple text in this literacy tool for primary grades can also be used...

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• Do Fish Fart?

  The hilarious title of this book is a clue to the engaging content contained within.  “Do Fish Fart?” provides answers to some of the most entertaining student questions regarding aquatic life while delivering a serious message about...

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• Bug Study

  The fascinating world of bugs comes to life in this outdoor activity in which students investigate the miniature creatures that inhabit a naturalized area of the school yard.  Using only a few simple materials and their senses students describe how...

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• Raising Her Voice

  This inventive resource brings music into the classroom and encourages learners to use creativity in exploring the connections between gender inequality, poverty and sustainable communities.  The power of music as a vehicle for social change is a...

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• Making the Decision about the Construction of an Oil Pipeline through British Columbia

  Students will analyze a real-world environmental issue involving the building of a pipeline through the province of British Columbia, Canada.  They will explore the geographical, cultural, and environmental context surrounding the building of this...

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• Corals and Chemistry

  This hands-on activity helps students to understand how increased carbon dioxide emissions, from the burning of fossil fuels, is changing the acidity (pH) of the ocean. This is affecting the availability of calcium carbonate and thus the health and sustainability...

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• Preserving Critical Species: Inquiry to Action

  This activity guides students through a process that uses the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework inquiry arc. Students identify and research compelling and supporting questions, leading them to develop explanations and arguments and ultimately...

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• Getting to the Core

  This lesson gives students first-hand experience in analyzing the link between atmospheric temperature and carbon dioxide by looking at ice core data spanning hundreds of thousands of years. It will help them understand the earth's carbon cycle, its relationship...

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• Message in a Book: People Forced to Flee

  Created in partnership with Schools for Sanctuary, “ Message in a Book: People Forced to Flee” enables learners to think about our fundamental human rights, why refugees leave their homes, what challenges they face and how welcoming counties...

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• B.C. First Nations Studies Guide

  The Teacher's Guide was designed to support teachers using the student resource book, B.C. First Nations Studies. The Guide consists of seventeen chapters but this review is limited to the first three chapters; The Land, Living on the Land, and Sharing...

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• Understanding Sustainable Living

  The lesson plan consists of a series of activities designed to introduce students to the concept of sustainable development and "ecological accounting."  Students measure their own ecological footprint and compare it to others as a means of calculating...

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• Biodiversity is Best

  This inquiry-based unit has students investigate how conserving and protecting our water supply impacts the biodiversity and sustainability of ecosystems. Using a series of brainstorming activities, videos, hands-on learning opportunities, an interactive...

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• Nourish Curriculum Guide

  The goal of this curriculum is to actively engage students in a meaningful conversation about food and food systems. The seven activities included in the Guide give students opportunities to reflect on current food practices, to explore more sustainable...

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