Resources

• Traditional Knowledge

  First Nations people have always been intimately connected to the land and water that provides so much.  There is a deep understanding of the seasonal cycles of natural resources that is passed from generation to generation.  This traditional...

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• The Buffer Zone: Acid-Base Chemistry in the World's Oceans

  This resource features an experiential learning approach that examines the effects of global warming on marine environments. Students apply introductory acid-base theory (including conjugate acids/bases and buffers) in an experiment to simulate ocean...

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• Fertilizers and the Environment

  This resource examines the role of fertilizers in meeting the challenge of feeding a growing world population on a finite amount of arable land. Students will recognize that fertile soil is a limited resource and describe how fertilizers can increase...

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• World of 7 Billion

  In late 2011 world population reached 7 billion. These 11 lessons use this context to address pressing environmental, social and political issues that effect quality of life for present and future generations. 7 Billion: Where do you Stand? Students...

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• 2015 World Population Lesson Plan

  This ESD resource  focuses on world population data as it relates to global social issues with special attention given to women’s empowerment. Students are asked to interpret statistics from around the world to develop an understanding of the...

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• What's in the News?

  Students are asked to analyze print media news using a model  that depicts news events as 'the tip of the iceberg'. Underlying what we read about on the surface are current events patterns and, beneath that, social, political and economic...

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• Sustainable Development. What is It?

  This resource will help students develop a firm understanding of sustainable development.  In Activity one, the students will analyze photos and identify the key issues portrayed that are related to sustainable development.  In Activity...

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• Race to Displace

  In this ESD board game students assume the characteristics of native or introduced plants to experience first-hand the influence of species interactions and changing environmental conditions on ecosystems. It also provides an excellent framework for exploring...

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• Ocean Acidification

  This resource features experiential learning opportunities that examine the effect of global warming on marine environments. Students conduct experiments to simulate ocean acidification resulting from excess carbon dioxide and then discuss the relationship...

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• Sustainable Economics Lesson Plan

  This resource focuses on the concept of responsible purchasing and sustainable consumption. By analyzing the production, consumption and disposal of everyday items, students make connections between product choices and social, economic and environmental...

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• What's Native and We're Being Invaded - Two Lessons for Young Learners

  What's Native and We're Being Invaded are two complimentary lessons that introduce students to the topic of invasive species through hands-on activities that focus on plants.  The learning by doing approach is particularly appealing and fosters an...

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• Getting to the Core

  This lesson gives students first-hand experience in analyzing the link between atmospheric temperature and carbon dioxide by looking at ice core data spanning hundreds of thousands of years. It will help them understand the earth's carbon cycle, its relationship...

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• Fishing for the Future

  Students experience the "Tragedy of the Commons" through this 'hands-on' illustration of the depletion of fishing resources. The actions of the students mimic the real life consequences of overfishing and the resulting impacts on the ecosystem. The...

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• Canada's Forests: Learning from the Past, Building for the Future- Vol. 1

  Canada’s Forests - Learning from the Past, Building for the Future explores Canada’s rich forest heritage and the development of sustainable forest practices to ensure healthy ecosystems. The resource takes a look at the past, present and...

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• Get A Grip on Biodiversity

  This classroom resource is the first of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species. The unit uses stories, art, word games and science activities to illustrate the importance of...

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• Whose Responsibility is It?

  This resource introduces students to environmental stewardship and tasks them to develop and implement a personal plan of action to address an environmental issue.  It touches on conservation, citizenship, human-made disasters, natural resources,...

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• Drive It Green

  Students examine how fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly car choices are important from a personal, societal and global perspective. They then use this information to design greener transportation options for their families. Activities in the...

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• The Learning Circle (Ages 8 to 11)

  Second in a series of four classroom guides, The Learning Circle is designed to offer teachers and students a series of projects and activities that will encourage students to learn more about First Nations people in Canada. The resource is organized...

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• Corals and Chemistry

  This hands-on activity help students to understand how increased carbon dioxide emissions, from the burning of fossil fuels, is changing the acidity (pH) of the ocean. This is affecting the availability of calcium carbonate and thus the health and sustainability...

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• Native Species: Nature's Choice

  This resource examines the impact of invasive species on habitats, biodiversity and the web of life. Five lessons offer hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities to raise student awareness of alien species and the need to restore native species....

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