In this STEM exercise, students consider the pros and cons of using nuclear power. Tools provided to support their inquiry include a detailed article with embedded videos, current data, case studies and links to additional information that support...
This simple lesson plan uses experiential activities to help develop student understanding of soil composition and plant growth. With an emphasis on conservation, the soil activities provide many opportunities for classroom discussion of ...
This resource examines the scientific basis for urgent action on climate change as well as the social, economic and political implications of the policy formed in response. Students view selected videos, read and discuss scientific reports, articles...
Students watch a video to learn how climate change affects cities and urban areas and how low impact development features can help reduce the stress on urban infrastructure. Students use what is learned to design a plan for a business that wants...
This resource is comprised of six lessons with the goal of helping students to gain a deeper understanding of energy, the connection between energy and the environment, how energy is used, methods of conservation and renewable energy solutions. Lesson...
Students work in small groups to design a sustainable city. After exploring examples of innovation in some of the world’s best known cities they consider specific sustainability challenges that must be overcome to meet the energy, transportation,...
In this guided inquiry, students research the causes and consequences of climate change, brainstorm practical solutions to the problem and create a magazine to present their findings as a series of articles and photos. Teachers use classroom sessions...
"Connections: The Basics of Biodiversity Module 2" is part of a larger resource entitled Backyard Biodiversity and Beyond. Module 2 is an interesting and engaging action project resource which contains messages and activities about the nature and value...
This comprehensive set of seven learning modules introduces students to the fascinating relationship between plants and pollinating insects. Throughout the detailed biological investigation of bees, moths and butterflies there is an emphasis on...
Examples used in "Pulling for Biodiversity" are specific to Ontario. It introduces the concept of invasive species, and explains in an interactive and engaging manner why they are destructive and what can done about them. Activities: Activity 1....
Building on Needs vs Wants, this multi-step lesson contributes to the theme of responsible consumption by focusing attention on how we all can and should work to protect the earth’s natural resources. Through a number of engaging activities...
This activity based resource developed by the UN Clean Seas campaign contains a series of projects that involve students in identifying and quantifying plastic waste at school and home. The problem-based learning experience develops environmental...
In taking hundreds of years to decompose, plastics present a major challenge in the effective management and disposal of solid waste. In response, researchers have been developing new materials that decompose more quickly for use in the manufacture of...
Through Mala's Eyes takes a look at the Inuit community and helps students understand and appreciate one of the diverse cultures that exist within Canada. This resource looks at the life of an Inuit community in northern Quebec, through the eyes of Mala,...
This lesson is part of a series of lessons which introduce students to a different way of thinking about how our economy could work: a circular economy. The series builds up exactly how a circular economy is different from the status quo, and looks at...
The effects of climate change on ecosystems and the distribution of organisms within them are already evident in the Arctic. In this lesson, students will learn about the challenges that climate change presents for four specific Arctic predators. They...
This lesson plan was created to help engage teachers in reconciliation and was created to support the use of Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire’s book and CD the Secret Path, which talks about the story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died...
This inquiry-based, action-oriented resource focuses attention on the issue of energy conservation. Students conduct school, personal, and classroom energy use audits to yield 'before' results. After scrutiny and analysis of their findings, students...
In this lesson, students will practice distinguishing between correlation and causation within the context of global climate change. Using an inquiry-based learning approach, students will think critically and analyze different claims and data sets related...
In this ESD lesson, students take the role of an investigative reporter for their school's 'environmental television network' and explore the mystery surrounding an outbreak of water borne illness. As part of their efforts to solve the mystery, ...