• Climate Scavenger Hunt

  In this activity suitable for classroom and at-home learning, students discover some of the small actions that everyone can do in their day-to-day lives to benefit the climate and save energy. The instructor assembles 16 energy saving items to fit the...

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• Teaching with i-Tree

  Teaching with i-Tree is an interactive and hands-on resource that allows the students to learn about the ecosystem services that trees provide. With this resource they will learn the value of trees and how to identify them, how to measure them and assess...

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• COVID Case Study: A Viral Dilemma

  Students examine two major global events, the covid epidemic and climate change. Through role play and investigation they learn that while there is no causal link between these two crises, knowing how they are interrelated can lead to finding solutions...

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• Climate Action with Cups

  In this easy-to-implement activity students are challenged to accomplish a task.  In doing so they will learn the importance of communication and working together to be successful and in the context of climate change, recognize the responsibility...

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• Avoid Fast Fashion

  Students are introduced to fast fashion, what it means, and the problems it creates for environmental sustainability, the health of the planet and all living things.  They will also discuss potential actions for avoiding fast fashion. Students will create...

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• Microplastics (2024)

  Plastic pollution is often highlighted by visual images of huge ocean garbage patches and animals that have become entangled, but tiny microplastics that are less than 5mm long are a pervasive global threat that enter food chains causing damage to living...

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• Wash in Cold Water

  Wash in Cold Water aims to educate students about the environmental and economic benefits of washing clothes in cold water.  Concepts related to economics, climate change, environmental sustainability, microplastics, oceans and marine life are addressed. Students...

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• What is Ocean Acidification? K-6

  This resource is part of a compilation of activities that enable teachers to integrate climate change research into their classrooms through fun, engaging and accessible learning experiences.  What is Ocean Acidification? focuses on the water quality...

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• Canada's Forests - Biodiversity in a Changing World - Vol. 2

  This teaching kit explores the importance of biodiversity in Canada’s forest and wetland areas, the critical significance of Canada’s habitat to all living things, and the vital connections between biodiversity, natural resources and our modern...

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• Plant a Garden or Tree

  Green plants are fundamental to life on Earth and one of their most critical functions is removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  As our planet faces the challenge of climate change, it is imperative that humans recognize the value of trees...

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• Go Green with a Plant-Based Diet

  Canada's Food Guide highlights how eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains and heart healthy proteins like legumes has tremendous health benefits.  A diet that focuses on plant products has also been recognized as an important component of...

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• Sustainable Transportation (2024)

  Fossil fuel combustion releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and global transportation systems are a leading cause of these emissions that are causing climate change.  Vehicular traffic and roadways are also resulting in environmental...

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• What are Marine Heatwaves? K-6

  This resource is part of a compilation of activities that enable teachers to integrate climate change research into their classrooms through fun, engaging and accessible learning experiences. What are Marine Heatwaves? will allow the students to learn...

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• What is Saltwater Intrusion? K-6

  The resource provides a hands-on activity through which students learn about the density of liquids, how saltwater and freshwater interact, and the actions that can be taken to prevent saltwater intrusion. In the activity students carry out the simple...

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• Climate 101 - What is Climate Change?

  Climate Change 101 is the first video of the Keep it Cool Classrooms educational resource that tackles different but important aspects of climate change. This video introduces students to the basic facts of climate change, its causes and how Canadians...

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• Climate Feelings - How do I Feel About Climate Change?

  Climate Feelings is the second video of the Keep it Cool Classrooms educational resource that tackles different but important aspects of climate change. This video explores several emotions related to climate change, including climate grief and anxiety,...

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• Solutions - What are the Solutions to Climate Change?

  Solutions is the third video in the Keep it Cool Classrooms educational resource, which addresses various important aspects of climate change. In this video, students are encouraged to imagine a better world in 2050 by implementing climate change solutions....

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• Carbon Footprints - What's My Impact on Climate Change?

  Carbon Footprints – What’s My Impact on Climate Change is the fourth video in the Keep it Cool Classrooms educational resource, addressing various important climate change aspects. This instructional video explains to students how to measure...

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• Taking Action - What can I do about Climate Change?

  Taking Action – What Can I Do About Climate Change? is the fifth video in the Keep It Cool Classrooms educational resource, which covers various important aspects of climate change. This video emphasizes that taking action is an effective strategy...

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• Habitat and Climate Change

  In this activity the students will be introduced to the concept of habitats through a read-aloud activity and discussion. The teacher will read the book Welcome Home, Bear by Il Sung Na. In the book, Bear searches for a new home by visiting all of his...

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