Resources

• Don't Stop for Hitchhikers

  In this participatory activity, students simulate a lake ecosystem by taking on the roles of its inhabitants. Students assume the identities of both native and non-native species to physically demonstrate what occurs to the habitat and its resources...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Talking About Food

  “Talking about Food” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint.  Students explore their food choices in relationship to the 5 N’s...

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• Rights, Wants & Needs Activity Kit

  The Rights, Wants & Needs activity kit introduces students to human rights and citizenship concepts using picture cards and a variety of related activities. The resource explores the idea that the basic needs of children are considered rights. ...

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• More or Less Equal?- Math

  This global citizenship resource explores how unequal opportunities and poverty affect the lives of many young people in different parts of the world. It gives students the opportunity to think critically about the problems associated with differences...

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• Stories of Climate Change

  This resource focuses on climate justice, climate resilience and climate adaptation. Through activities and case studies, students reflect on how climate change has affected the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.  Lessons include: Where...

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• Climate Breakdown

  This resource provides an interdisciplinary study of the climate crisis.  It includes a wide range of learning activities supported by links to an impressive array of resources.  Topics include: The facts about climate change Our response to...

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• Behind the Barcodes

  This resource was developed by Oxfam UK to encourage students to take action in addressing the suffering that exists within the global food supply system as part of its Behind the Barcodes campaign.  Students are presented with a number of questions...

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• Sunny Schools Resources

  This six-lesson resource aims to increase understanding and awareness of climate change and its impacts around the world. Through a variety of engaging activities students learn about renewable energy in a global context and are encouraged to take positive...

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• Water Quality Must Be Monitored & Interpreted

  These three lessons from the compilation Healthy Water Healthy People focus on the collection and interpretation of water quality data over time and space. Students use contour maps and value data to learn about the cause and effect of turbidity; they...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Introduction

  This resource is the first in a series of lessons which combine indoor and outdoor activities that are particularly suited to teaching young children about the ecological footprint concept.  This introductory unit fosters a closer connection to nature...

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• Microcredit for Sustainable Development

  Students are made aware of microcredit loan applications in developing countries as a solution to poverty. Then, as part of a simulated loan application process, students are asked to prepare sustainable business plans, individually or in small...

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• Water for Life

  This eight lesson ESD resource explores global water issues.  Activities emphasize the interdependence of human society, encourage an appreciation of cultural diversity, draw attention to the importance of respecting human rights and promote student...

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• Our Future with Clean Air

  Breathing clean air is a privilege Canadians often take for granted. Many areas of the world are plagued by chronic air pollution which has immediate impacts on human health and long term effects on the environment. It is imperative that all global...

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• Life Below Water

  The enormity of plastic pollution in our oceans has become one of the most serious environmental challenges of the 21st century. This resource explores this global issue with a collection of ten lessons that investigate how plastics enter and travel...

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• Towards A New Perspective

  This inter-disciplinary resource is one of four teacher's guides based on David Suzuki's film, "Force of Nature".  This guide focuses on different world views concerning stewardship of our planet- especially those held by Aboriginal Peoples. The...

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• Renewable Energy: How can we keep our lights on?

  This STEM resource focuses on the topic of renewable energy and is comprised of three interrelated activities to help students discuss and explore this subject: ACTIVITY #1: What keeps your lights on ? In this preliminary activity the students are asked...

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• A Tree is Nice

  Inspired by the book "A Tree is Nice" by Janice May Udry, this resource engages students in learning about the special characteristics of trees that makes them so important to both humans and the environment.  With an emphasis on taking students...

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• Water and Sanitation for All: Bringing the Issue Home Gr. 3-5

  Water and Sanitation for All is a unit of three lessons designed to raise awareness of the problems facing children with inadequate access to clean water or sanitation and provide insight into the ways in which people and agencies are working to resolve...

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• What's All the Commotion in the Ocean

  This resource is designed  to enhance children’s learning about ocean animals, pollution and how to make a difference by being good stewards of the Earth’s water resources.  Students will: create a class book educating others on...

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• Explore and Embrace a Special Wild Place: K-4

  Explore and Embrace a Special Wild Place helps students discover their own special wild spaces where they can explore their relationship with the wild. As they come to know the wild creatures that share their space, they'll learn that, although such places...

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