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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...
This fascinating video provides a glimpse into the world of entomologist David Roubik as he investigates tropical bee biology. From capturing specimens to examining pollen grains under a microscope students are able to see science in action while...
This comprehensive unit explores the nature of carbon and its effects on the environment. Following an inquiry approach, the 8 lesson package focuses student attention on 5 essential questions. • What is carbon? • What is the carbon cycle? • What...
In this unit, students assess individual and national opinions on climate change and explore strategies that communities are employing to adapt to aspects of climate change that are already affecting them or may affect them in the future. They will complete...
This learning activity provides students with the opportunity to explore the life cycle of a monarch butterfly by viewing online photo galleries and a shared class reading of an informational text about the monarchs. They will create their own visual...
This short film tells the story of Mohammed Alsaleh, a young Syrian refugee granted asylum in Canada in 2014. After fleeing torture and imprisonment by the Assad regime, he is rebuilding his life. Mohammed counsels newly-arrived Syrian refugee families...
This student-led inquiry explores the element carbon as a building block of matter, a source of energy and a key culprit in greenhouse gas production and climate change. Following an introduction to these key themes, students generate essential...
Set in the remote Alaskan Yukon Delta, Yukon King follows Yup'ik fisherman Ray Waska as he teaches his grandchildren how to fish during the summer salmon run. With environmental and cultural forces threatening their subsistence way of life, Roy holds...
The video explores what it describes as the sleeping giant of climate change - sea level rise - and argues that the consequences could be huge. Drawing on evidence from the distant past, scientist predict the impact of rising sea levels and claim that...
Around 30 years ago, scientist found a massive and growing hole in the ozone layer. How is it doing today? This video presents a quick and concise overview of the ozone layer - what it is, what caused the thinning of the ozone layer, the international...
Students explore the very real threat of running out of fresh water by examining the current Day Zero crisis facing the residents of Cape Town, South Africa. On or about April 12, 2018, this city of 3.7 million people will run out of drinking water....
Everyday Objects is an inquiry-based learning resource in which an investigation of commonly used materials is used to begin a discussion and understanding of sustainable development. As students explore the design, composition and manufacture of items...
This resource aims to educate students about the impact of climate change on food production in Canada. The activities encourage students to take a critical look at the various threats that contribute to climate change and to find solutions to the problem. Using...
Through a variety of activities, this resource seeks to educate students about the factors that contribute to climate change and their effects on society, the economy and the environment. They will also explore adapting to the existing and projected effects...
Shi-shi-etko is the story of a little Indigenous girl who will soon be leaving her family and community to go to an Indian Residential School. Shi-shi-etko, whose name means "loves to play in the water", spends her final days with her family members...