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This resource allows students to gain an awareness about the ways water is used in the Canadian economy. They will learn about the amount of water Canadians consume and how this is divided within the home. Students will compare their family’s and...
Young people are worried about the environmental crisis that threatens the future of our planet. This “eco-anxiety” is precipitated by real events that are happening around the world as a result of global warming. The devastating...
Earth is known as the “blue planet” because over 70% of the surface is covered by water. However, most of this water is unavailable for human consumption. Canadians often assume our country has a generous supply of freshwater but...
Be inspired by twelve children from around the world stepping up to raise awareness against climate change. This informational picture book encourages students to look at their communities and act to make a difference. Learn more about the difference...
Moja Island is a small island off the East African Coast which like many remote regions does not have electricity. Access to power provides more opportunities for work and school which helps alleviate poverty. This lesson has students consider...
“Transportation Situation” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. Students explore how people move around their community and...
“Water Consumption” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. In this activity students explore the water cycle to develop awareness...
“Producing Garbage” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. Students explore the environmental impacts of garbage from the perspective...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
Invasive species cause tremendous environmental damage by altering ecosystem balance, impacting water quality and reducing biodiversity. The key to mitigating the impacts of these aliens is prevention. This resource explores how invasive species...
This resource centres around the Robert Munsch book “From Far Away” that tells the true story of Saoussan, a young refugee from Lebanon who wrote a letter to the author describing her experiences as a newcomer to Canada. The fear and...
In this STEM exercise, students consider the pros and cons of using nuclear power. Tools provided to support their inquiry include a detailed article with embedded videos, current data, case studies and links to additional information that support...
Writing Letters to the Earth is an activity based resource to help students deepen their connection with the natural world and the people they are sharing it with. These resource pack includes videos, discussion questions and exercises like debates and...
This lesson plan was created to help engage teachers in reconciliation and was created to support the use of Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire’s book and CD the Secret Path, which talks about the story of Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old boy who died...
The Secret Path, early years lessons, is comprised of two resources that aim to engage students in learning about residential schools and to participate in an empathy simulation. In the "When We Were Alone" lesson plan template, students will participate...
In this program Van Jones uses our reliance on plastics to demonstrate the connection between environmental and social justice. The ecological damage done by the plastics industry is widely acknowledged. This presentation illustrates how plastics...
In this interactive lesson students examine adaptation and mitigation as strategies to minimize the impacts of climate change and prevent possible global catastrophe. Following an on-line lesson guide, students will: • examine evidence of changing...