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Students participate in a guided walk through the schoolyard, their neighbourhood or any area where there are trees and signs of fall are evident. Prior to the outing, students learn about some of the differences between evergreen and deciduous...
CBS 60 Minutes follows the "recycling" of e-waste from Denver Colorado to a community in southern China. In the process they uncover an underground network of illegal smuggling that starts with American consumers "doing the right thing" in dropping...
In this outdoor activity, students learn how some trees use animals to disperse their seeds and how plant biology has evolved to rely upon squirrels collecting acorns and burying them in the ground. The game gets students thinking about how large seed...
This engaging tag based game visually illustrates the process of biomagnifcation and the movement of pollutants move through food chains. As students develop an awareness of how chemicals can accumulate and threaten the health of apex predators...
Where does e-waste end up? answers the question it poses and the answer in this case is India, where the poor risk their health to salvage valuable elements used in their manufacture. The discussion raises and answers a number of questions-why India?...
Ocean conservation is most often described in terms of environmental benefits. In this video famed cartoonist Jim Toomey (Sherman's Lagoon) provides an overview of the human social and economic benefits of maintaining healthy marine environments....
Fleeing the violence and horror of war is only the beginning of a long and arduous journey to build a new life in another country. This activity provides a fun and innovative approach to fostering an awareness of the struggles faced by refugees...
A Way Forward: Facing Climate Change explores the global impact of climate change and its devastating effects and outlines a response suggested by United Nations' scientists. A series of powerful images highlight the current evidence and possible...
Introduces the concept of zero waste. Zero waste is intended to mimic nature by redesigning our systems and resource use -from product design to disposal - to prevent wasteful and polluting practices. It then captures the discards and uses them, instead...
Nature Companion is a free app and website that provides students with interesting and easy-to-understand information about plants, trees, birds, animals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians found in Canada’s four western provinces. Each short description...
This video illustrates how to address biodiversity through Education for Sustainable Development and mobilize teachers and students to reflect on biodiversity issues. It outlines the importance of biodiversity to humans in providing for medicines, shelter,...
Famed cartoonist Jim Toomey explains the relationship between global temperature increases and severe weather events in this solutions-based video that inspires us to act. Science and humour combine to demonstrate the global impacts of climate change...
In Migration Challenge, students role-play migrating birds during three outdoor games. Students will model a flock of migrating birds, identify and communicate the advantages and disadvantages of travelling in groups and cities, and discuss solutions...
While peacefully running through the coastal rain forest of Vancouver's Stanley Park, Jane suddenly notices a sick bird bobbing in the water. Her rescue of the oiled sea duck leads her to the doors of the Urban Wildlife Rescue Centre and a life-changing...
Two young boys live in the same futuristic city but come from very different worlds. Kabwe seems to have everything, whereas Tatenda struggles to survive in the slums. Their unlikely friendship leads to the exposure of government corruption that sustains...
Loon follows the first four years of two loon chicks as they grow into adulthood. The book is very informative providing a wealth of interesting facts accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Two additional pages provide more detailed information...
Jane, a high school senior, is thrilled to land a job working with the animal actors on the set of a local movie production especially when she is able to reconnect with Gaia the elephant. However her enthusiasm fades when she becomes increasingly...
Ten year old Lawrence spends the summer with his Cree family collecting the bounties of nature, experiencing traditional customs and learning the wisdom of the elders. However, he soon realizes that his life will never be the same as he is forced into...
This is a book of classic nursery rhymes that have been rewritten to address current environmental themes. The book presents problems such as Humpty Dumpty struggling with a polluted lake, while Jack’s friend, Jill, buys bottled water to avoid germs...
Young Solomon and his grandfather along with fellow slave Levi have managed to escape their wretched existence on a Georgia plantation. However, tragedy suddenly strikes and Solomon and Levi are forced to travel on alone, leaving Grandpa behind. ...