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Imagine spending time in one of Canada's many wild spaces and not hearing the haunting call of a Common Loon or admiring the majestic flight of a Bald Eagle. This video teaches students why birds are so susceptible to climate change and how warming temperatures cause habitat loss, resulting in species seeking new areas where they face threats such as increased competition for food resources. Like a “canary in a coal mine”, wild birds are forewarning us about damaging changes to our environment. However, as this film assures pupils, we can take action to protect birds by working together to reduce carbon emissions and becoming the environmental citizens that will help safeguard the future of birds and our planet.
General Assessment
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This film supports Grade 4-9 Science curriculum related to ecological communities, habitats and biodiversity. Climate change impacts on the natural world are explored from the context of bird breeding ranges and factors that influence species resiliency. Students are also encouraged to examine their own ecological footprint and consider action strategies that could help protect bird populations.
The video might provide motivation for a student project in which learners engage with peers, parents and community volunteers to create a "Bird Friendly School". Activities could include native flower and tree plantings, building bird houses and identifying "no-mow" zones on school grounds. A class could also participate in citizen science programs such as "Project Feederwatch". Birds Canada has links to many resources for students to become involved in these types of bird conservation intiatives on their "Bird Friendly Schools" site.
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- Exploring connections strengthens our understandings of relationships to help us make meaning of the world.
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Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)
- Climate Change
Ecosystems (2)
- Biodiversity
- Habitat Loss
