Resources

• Clean Water Challenge

  In this lesson, students will be designing their own water filtration system that will help them understand how pollution moves through the soil and how it may be naturally filtered in our water. They will be asked to test their filter by running dirty...

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• Bats are Brilliant

  The fascinating world of bats is explored in this engaging set of activities that teaches students about the remarkable features of these flying mammals that are uniquely adapted to their environment. The interactive hands-on activities investigate how...

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• Rival for Survival

  This resource includes a downloadable board game that allows students to explore exotic species—how they can impact natural areas and how our actions affect their control and spread. Prior to playing the game, groups of students are provided with...

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• Farming for the Future

  Prior to the main simulation activity that deals with small scale, family farming in African villages, students are asked to discuss personal experiences of farming and hunger and to define food security, subsistence farming and malnutrition. Through...

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• Eco Footprints

  This resource introduces the "eco footprint" concept by involving students in a series of activities designed to develop a sense of personal responsibility for energy use.  Environmental citizenship skills are also fostered through a student-led...

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• Learning and the Relationship with the Land

  First Nations elders are respected for their wisdom and understanding of the natural world.  This lesson plan recognizes that the cultural identity of Aboriginal people is based upon learning about traditions and customs from older generations. ...

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• Movers, Sleepers, and Tough Guys: Wildlife in Winter

  As Canadians we know winter is tough, but imagine what our native wildlife must go through!  This lesson uses appealing activities to develop an understanding of winter survival mechanisms in animals.  An active outdoor component also engages...

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• Preserving Critical Species: Inquiry to Action

  This activity guides students through a process that uses the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework inquiry arc. Students identify and research compelling and supporting questions, leading them to develop explanations and arguments and ultimately...

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• Amphibial Pursuits FrogWatch Teachers’ Guide

  Amphibial Pursuits is the teachers’ guide to Frogwatch a program through which students learn to identify frogs by sound and contribute valuable scientific information to a national amphibian monitoring program.  This guide is a multi-disciplinary...

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• Ocean Trash Talk

  Ocean Trash Talk is a one-class introduction for primary students on the topic of litter in our oceans. During the activities, the students are encouraged to identify ways in which plastics are harming our oceans and to brainstorm and complete specific...

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• OzonAction Education Pack

  The ESD resource aims at educating students about the protective role of the ozone layer and the causes and consequences of its depletion. Through a variety of practical, hands-on activities students learn concrete and simple solutions to help protect...

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• Ocean Trash Talk

  Ocean Trash Talk is a one-class introduction for students on the topic of litter in our oceans. During the activities, the students are encouraged to identify ways in which plastics are harming our oceans and to brainstorm and complete specific actions...

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• Climate Change in Photos

  Students analyze and discuss photos to learn about the impact of climate change.  Beginning with an activity that explores the students' own understanding and views on climate change, the lesson then focuses attention on the resilience of the people...

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• Clean Water for All

  The resource activities aim to increase students understanding of the various causes of water pollution and to raise awareness of the global inequality of access to safe water around the world. Students will: observe the differences between the two containers...

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• Lake Winnipeg Water Stewardship-A Resource for Grade 8 Science

  This resource gives Manitoba students the opportunity to deepen their understanding about water systems and concepts related to sustainable development. Through an inquiry into Lake Winnipeg and its watershed, the activities are designed to increase student awareness...

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• Pet Care and Safety

  This unit encourages environmental stewardship through responsible pet care.  It is designed to help young children think about the contributions of pets and what they bring to the lives of humans.  It addresses how to meet the basic needs of...

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• Invasive Species: A Biodiversity Challenge

  This multi-disciplinary resource features ten engaging lessons that focus on biodiversity and invasive species.  An ecosystem approach provides an authentic context  to help students understand what invasive species are and how these plants...

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• Earth Scouts Facilitator's Handbook K-2

  This resource is designed to be used by educators as a tool to teach about environmental integrity, social justice, democracy, nonviolence and peace through a variety of age-appropriate activities.  It provides detailed outlines for four main...

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• Grade 8 Integrated Water Unit

  This six-week comprehensive learning package developed for Grade 8 students in Ontario and British Columbia, but with applications in all regions, addresses the importance of water to humans, other animals and their habitats.  It also addresses current...

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• Biodiversity Audit

  Students will perform a biodiversity audit of their local grounds, following similar steps as scientists would in the field. Based on their findings, they will strategize ways to increase and protect the area’s biodiversity by making it more habitable...

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