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,...
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...
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...
In Pollination Power, students will recognize that pollinators play an important role in wild plant growth and food production. They will gain an understanding of the parts of plants involved in pollination and of the way pollinators aid in plant growth...
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...
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...
Young people are worried about the environmental crisis that threatens the future of our planet. This “eco-anxiety” is precipitated by real events that are happening around the world as a result of global warming. The devastating...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
More than 100 First Nations communities across Canada do not have clean, safe drinking water. Thirst is a glimpse into Keewaywin, an Oji-Cree community north of Red Lake, Ontario, where the water is contaminated with uranium and residents are forced...
This comprehensive resource encourages students to engage in nature and make positive changes to their environments. Its focuses on the problems associated with shoreline litter and supports an action project to ‘clean up’ a local shoreline....