Resources

• 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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• Air: Lesson 2- Air Quality Picture Project

  This lesson explores air quality, how it is measured and how humans affect it. After discussing methods used to determine air quality, students research sources of pollution and identify the human activities involved. Student photographers then take...

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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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• Water and Sanitation for All: Bringing the Issue Home

  Water and Sanitation for All consists of three lessons designed to raise awareness of the issues facing children with inadequate access to clean water or sanitation facilities.  Lesson 1: Students explore through reading and discussion, the “big...

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• Holiday Bag or Get-Away Bag?

  The lives of refugees are very challenging; in searching for safety, they must leave their belongings behind. Holiday Bag or Get-Away Bag provides an opportunity for elementary students to understand the impact that fleeing from a desperate situation...

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• Dirty Water Project

  Students become environmental engineers in this innovative STEM resource that uses an inquiry based approach to address the global issue of water pollution.  Real world science provides a meaningful learning experience where a class will: Compare...

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• Top Crop: Farming for the Future

  Top Crop is an interactive, online game based on the scenario that the students have been asked to help agricultural leaders figure out the best way to provide more healthy food for a growing human population using sustainable agriculture techniques....

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• A 20-Year Dive Into Climate Change History

  In this guided inquiry, students examine the question, "is climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events?” Taking on the role of investigative reporters, they listen to a collection of interviews and review scientific...

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• Emily's World

  The purpose of “Emily’s World” is to: 1. introduce students to the many ways in which they are linked to the wider world 2. identify the defining character of that wider world 3. have students examine their responsibilities as global...

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• Respect the Water #1

  In this four part lesson plan, teachers will lead the students in discussions and explore Aboriginal perspectives on respecting the environment; how individual and collective behavior affects the environment; and the role of community engagement in maintaining...

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• Needs vs Wants

  In developed nations like Canada we live in a world of abundance where the desire for the latest products often outweighs the social and environmental costs of our purchases.  This lesson develops the financial decision-making skills of young students...

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• Bugs Don't Bug Me!

  This comprehensive set of seven lessons is designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of aquatic macroinvertebrates.  Although each lesson can stand alone, the overall goal is for teachers to use the entire resource to develop student...

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• Justice Not Charity

  The resource is intended to have students learn and think critically about the issues of poverty and homelessness, including inequality, in a local and provincial context. to look at long-term, concrete ways to work toward more equitable distribution...

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• Adopt a Drain Campaign

  Pollution from storm water runoff is negatively impacting healthy watersheds across Canada. This untreated water full of contaminants like fertilizers, oil and litter eventually flows into sensitive ecosystems. This resource teaches students how to become...

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