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• Stranded in Hungary

  The video shows scenes of Syrian and Afghanistan refugees stuck in a Budapest railway station who are trying to make their way to northern Europe.  While Germany and other European countries are providing sanctuary, the Hungarian government is refusing...

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• Area and Perimeter of Leaves

  This innovative activity pairs nature and math to reinforce key concepts related to surface area and perimeter.  Students locate leaf specimens and then use rulers, string and graph paper to calculate the area and perimeter of each sample. 

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• Dandelion vs Plantain

  Common weeds become the basis of an authentic outdoor learning experience in which students develop their observation and research skills as they conduct a plant survey in the schoolyard.  This activity offers many cross-curricular connections and...

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• First Nations Games

  "Play" has traditionally meant going outside and often using imagination to create games with natural materials.  This activity takes students out of the classroom and away from modern technology to learn about traditional outdoor pastimes that emphasize...

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• Litter We Know

  This activity engages students in environmental stewardship as they work together to conduct a clean-up of the school grounds.  The learning also includes a math component as the class sorts and graphs the type of litter they collect.  The interdisciplinary...

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• Documenting Biodiversity

  Ichthyologist Noel Alfonso discusses his work as a biologist, emphasizing the importance of documenting biodiversity.  His research involves the taxonomy and systematics of fish species. In this short video he explains how the specimens and data...

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• Poetry in the Schoolyard

  English Language Arts moves out of the classroom in this reflective writing activity in which students explore a local habitat with their senses. Based on their outdoor experience, the class compiles a list of adjectives that are then used in a creative...

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• Pollinators in Peril

  Students become wildlife researchers by studying the diversity and abundance of pollinators in the schoolyard.  The data then forms the basis of an awareness project where the class creates "Help Wanted" posters that highlight the crucial role of...

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• Making the Change

  This video effectively reveals that there is a human cost to climate change as well as an environmental one.  Through the experiences of four women, the devasting effects of global warming on peoples' lives are made clear. Particularly relevent to...

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• Fish and Kids

  This resource is designed to teach students how to make informed decisions when selecting their favourite seafood.  The lessons take a balanced approach to the topic of sustainable harvest by examining vital ecosystem links, by-catch issues and how...

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• Journey to the Subnivean Zone

  Using a combination of animation and live action, this highly entertaining program demonstrates a number of key adaptations that enable some well-known species to survive in the harsh conditions presented by Canadian winters. Attention is paid to how...

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• Design for Change: One Idea! One Week!

  Design for Change outlines a process by which students identify a problem and collectively design and execute a plan to remedy the problem. The process,as outlined, involves four steps - feel, imagine, do and share. The four steps are realized through...

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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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• Understanding Dynamic Systems

  This self-paced interactive lesson guides students through the process of identifying and analyzing a system. Students cover systems thinking basics and then examine the dynamics of soil health through videos and online exercises that make the system...

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• Making Connections

  Making Connections is a compilation of activities that focuses on introducing students to some of the knowledge and skills required for environmentally-responsible citizenship. While each curriculum based activity can stand alone, the resource is designed...

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• Under One Sky

  This resource effectively illustrates the ways in which animals are important to the health and future of the planet. Four lessons demonstrate how human activities, including those related to climate change can result in habitat fragmentation and threaten...

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• Climate Challenge for 11 to 14 year olds

  Students explore the human impact of climate change, how communities around the world are being affected and how some people are responding to these challenges. Throughout this inquiry there are opportunities for students to share what they have learned...

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• Sugarbush Spring

  The traditional art of gathering sap to make maple syrup is brought to life in this richly illustrated story.  A young girl works alongside her grandfather tapping the maple trees while learning about the special relationship between humans and the...

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• The Ancient One

  Mystery and fantasy combine in this story that examines man's relentless demand for natural resources.  Kate should be spending a quiet summer with her great-aunt Melanie but soon becomes involved in a dispute between her aunt and local loggers. ...

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• Ship Breaker

  In a futuristic world ravaged by climate change Nailer endures a harsh existence as a member of the low class "Ship Breakers".  He is desperate to flee the dangerous job of stripping decrepit oil tankers but is unable to escape the oppressive brutality...

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