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As Earthly travels around the world to meet special friends she also discovers why she has been feeling a bit sick lately. Sven takes her to his favourite beach in Norway, where they encounter oiled seabirds and learn how human dependence on fossil fuels...
Earthly meets up with her friend Fabienne at her family's farm in Port au Prince, Haiti. When a hurricane bears down on Fabienne's home it brings rain to the drought ravaged land but the fierce winds and intense precipitation only do more damage. Former...
Earthly travels to Australia where her friend Bindi takes her to the Great Barrier Reef. While walking along the seashore they encounter a group of biologists who are disentangling majestic sea turtles from fishing nets. Earthly and Bindi are introduced...
Earthly continues her travels to Hanoi, Vietnam where she meets her friend Tuyen to explore the local landfill. Climbing the mountains of trash with Tuyen's sister Minh, they learn that not all garbage belongs at the dump. Although the whole experience...
This final book in the Saving Planet Earthly series takes Earthly to Canada where she visits the northern home of Ava. Eagerly anticipating a traditional fish dinner Ava and Earthly soon learn that the new hydroelectric dam has polluted their food source....
This role play activity develops student empathy and understanding as they explore the inequality of climate change impacts based on age, ethnicity, gender and wealth. Learners will also deepen their awareness of how hotter temperatures can increase the...
Traditional knowledge is an important component of First Nations culture as elders share their wisdom from generation to generation. Artifacts also preserve this heritage as they are passed down to younger family members. This lesson examines local indigenous...
During this activity, students are introduced to the deep knowledge and connections that Indigenous people have with the land and the natural world. Learning about traditional knowledge and how invasive species can impact peoples’ relationship with...
During this activity, students will be asked to create their own seasonal round. Seasonal Rounds (also called Seasonal Wheels) are a visual representation of the natural events and cycles that typically take place over the course of a year. They are cyclical,...
Students are asked to compare images of healthy habitats with those hosting invasive species in an effort to better understand the negative impact of invasives on ecosystems. After analyzing and discussing the differences between and affected...
During this lesson, students explore ways that they can make a difference to help prevent the spread of invasive species in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is divided into two parts. Part 1: Play Your Part Mysteries Students are given a slogan...
In this active game of tag students learn the importance of early detection and rapid response in stopping the spread of invasive species. By playing the game students explore how the spread of invasive species can be affected by different variables including...
In this outdoor activity students learn how invasive species can catch a ride on humans, pets or personal items and be transported to a new location. They consider the impact that invasive species can have on these new areas and how to stop their spread. After...
In this episode, students will discover the different types of energy sources on Earth that humans transform into fuel for cars, planes and trucks, or to heat homes, turn on lights and charge electronic gadgets. An experiment shown will explain how wind...
During this episode, students will be shown different cycles of waste and discuss their implication on our planet. The video explains what happens to recyclables, waste and compostable matter when it leaves our homes by analysing the cycle of a plastic...
In this short video, students will travel across the globe to discover how different populations are affected by climate change. They will also take a look at how countries have come up with different solutions in order to adapt. During this video, students...
When hearing about climate change, people sometime believe and feel like only grand actions that require a lot of time, money, intelligence and abilities will help solve the problem. In this video students will realize that every small gesture can, in...
In this activity students will learn about the features and systems that help invasive species be successful in new environments. In the format of a scavenger hunt, they will scour an outdoor area in search of plants that fit characteristics provided...
In this activity students learn about the impacts of releasing classroom pets, plants and aquarium plants and fish into the local environment. The exercise is meant to build awareness of how to be a responsible pet owner and to properly dispose of creatures...
'Why We Care About Invasive Species' is an activity-based resource that teaches students the differences between invasive, native, and non-native species and the impacts they can have on the environment. A discussion, KWL activity, True & False quiz...