Resources

• Fueling the Future: Evaluating the sustainability of biofuels

   In this activity, students will assess the sustainability of different biofuels. Students will be asked to evaluate how the life cycle (production, transport, and use) of each biofuel feedstock impacts the economy, the environment, and society....

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• The Impacts of Environmental Disturbances on the Population Dynamics of an Ecosystem

  In this research activity, students will apply what they learned from conducting population censuses. They will research a species at risk in Canada to develop both an understanding of the complexities associated with species and ecosystem management...

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• Conserving Canada's Marine Biodiversity: Middle School

  The lesson plans in Conserving Canada's Marine Biodiversity have a goal of helping students become passionate about Canada's oceans, raise awareness of conservation issues and bring Canada's ocean just a little bit closer to home.  The resource consists...

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• Plastic Education Kit 2-3

  The resource aims to bring awareness of plastic use and how our actions have a direct impact on the environment. The toolkit consists of seven lessons that teach students about plastic pollution and steps they can take to help resolve the problem, such...

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• Growing Up Wild

  Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that promotes a sense of wonder in children about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.  Through a wide range of outdoor activities and nature-themed experiences,...

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• Redesigning Plastic Packaging

  The lesson focuses on the widespread practice of plastic packaging and the problems it creates. It is one of a series of lessons within the World’s Largest Lesson that explores the circular economy. Students evaluate the effectiveness of the...

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• How Will We Fix Climate Change

  This lesson is based on a 20 minute podcast from the CBC series “Tai Asks Why” through which 7th grader Tai Poole tries to find answers to some of life’s biggest questions.   In this episode, Tai talks with his friends, a NASA...

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• Melting Ice

  This activity explores the effect of melting ice on global systems. The lesson begins with the class viewing of a video designed to promote discussion on both the local and global effects of climate change. The class then divides into small groups for...

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• A Developing World: Responsible Consumerism Through Fair Trade

  This resource explores the principles of fair trade. Activities will help students to become more responsible consumers by learning that the things they buy have a significant effect on the quality of life for individuals in developing countries. Students...

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• Deadly Diseases

  This ESD resource explores the environmental, social, political and economic factors that ultimately determine where diseases will strike. Students begin the lesson by brainstorming examples of disease outbreaks that have plagued different parts of the...

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• Global Warming Lesson Plan with Video

  This resource was designed to be used in conjunction with the short film, Mr. Green, a parable about climate change in which a jaded government official becomes the unwitting test subject in an experimental program to curb global warming. Students will: • Differentiate...

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• My 2050 School's Toolkit

  By 2050 young people will be living with the choices made today. A 13 year old today will be 52 years old in 2050 and may have children of their own. What future would they choose?  My 2050 School's Toolkit lets students decide how they would fuel...

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• Current Food Issues

  The Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD) has produced these materials to help learners explore the challenges and advantages of local food production.  The resource also involves students in the preparation of tasty dishes based on  local,...

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• Identifying and Analyzing Sustainability Problems

  In this three-day lesson students learn about sustainability, the challenges that sustainability problems present and the competencies required to solve them. Day one focuses on the three pillars of sustainable development. Students consider some of...

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• Common Loons in the Classroom

  The goal of the six lessons in Common Loons in the Classroom is to foster an appreciation of loons with the students while also proving the importance of clean water and healthy aquatic systems.  Each lesson is structured in the same manner with...

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• Biosphere Biokit Activities

  This teaching resource will allow teachers and students to explore Canada’s biodiversity in a fun and interactive way at any time of the year. The resource offers a series of engaging outdoor activities that help students learn about biodiversity...

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• Local Connections to Global Issues- Health

  This wonderful ESD resource addresses the links that exist between climate change and the spread of infectious disease.  Focus is placed on understanding the issue and looking for solutions.  While the resource examines conditions experienced...

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• Teaching About Syria

  This unique resource offers teachers and students a comprehensive set of tools and suggestions on how to use them to examine the war in Syria.  The author provides links to powerful videos, slide presentations, news reports, journal articles and...

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• Nunavut: Land of Beauty and Wealth

  In this ESD lesson students focus on one of the primary resources in northern Canada.  They consider the potential of mining for the northern economy as well as the environmental concerns this industry brings to an ecologically fragile region. The...

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• Changing Climate - Years 9 & 10

  Students learn about the causes and effects of climate change and its impacts on both human and non-human communities. Special attention is paid to the values and emotions that we are all experiencing in this crisis and the power of the individual to...

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