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This game-style activity teaches students about the invasive Red-eared slider and its effects on native turtle populations. Students will also learn how releasing a pet into the wild can harm other species and how to be a responsible pet owner. Students...
This video explores the earth's major biomes, ranging from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests to the deserts and raises concerns over changes due to climate change. The video features striking footage of these different climatic regions...
During this activity, students will learn, compare and classify native and non-native species. Once students have a better understanding about invasive species, they will then participate in a classroom debate about the differences between them, their...
After reviewing the concept of an ecozone, students are provided with a template for researching and assessing the overall health of their own ecozones. After completing an analysis of their findings, students prescribe “treatments” to cure...
In this outdoor investigation students will further their understanding of the concept of species diversity within and between ecosystems. Working in small teams, they first document the biodiversity of wildlife in the schoolyard by selecting and mapping...
The 'Hydrological Cycle' introduces students to the water cycle. Beginning with an explanation of the distribution of water on earth, the video then traces the movement of a water droplet as it travels through each reservoir and step in the cycle...
The video effectively illustrates the many important roles plant play in supporting life on earth. Students are introduced to "photosynthesis" and are guided step by step through a hands-on experiment to demonstrate several elements of the process....
Besides the air we breathe, water is the most fundamental resource for human survival. During this activity, students will further their understanding of the importance of conserving water by conducting a survey on attitudes towards water and analyzing...
The video discusses the impacts of climate change with a focus on agriculture and oceans. It includes an interview with a farming family discussing their experience with the effects of climate change. The video also shares how warming temperatures,...
The Schoolyard Bioblitz involves students in a hands-on activity to encourage an appreciation of local plants, animals and habitats while exploring the concept of biodiversity. The resource is made up of six lessons: 1. Students participate in a fun activity...
Students learn about the interdependence that characterizes species and their habitats as well as some of the current threats facing our planet's biodiversity. The lesson begins with a group discussion of the terms ecosystem, biome and biodiversity. ...
In the main activity of the resource students research and deliver a mock news cast on the topic of "Biodiversity on Earth". After reading and discussing the WWF's Living Planet Report the students summarize its content and reflect on why the report serves...
During this lesson, student will learn about the big decline in populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles during the past years. Using data around threatened or endangered species, students will create a graph and draw inferences on...
Adesh's Deep Sea Dive is the sixth in a series of adventures in which Earthly and her friends from around the world learn how climate change is affecting them and the plants and animals that they live with. This book is set on the coast of Sri Lanka,...
Andrea and Flavio's Fantastic Forest Farm is the seventh in a series of adventures in which Earthly and her friends from around the world learn how climate change affects them and the plants and animals they live with. In this edition, Flavio and...
This book is the eighth of the Climate Science series, which takes us to a rural town in Turkey, where Semih and his friend Earthly will learn about the impact of climate change on human health. The journey follows Semih and his family as they flee their...
In the activity "Accidental Travelers" students learn the ways in which non-native species inadvertently travel and can spread after entering ecosystems. The activity begins with an invasive species card matching game where the students will match an...
This resource provides teachers with three inquiries intended to support students through building an understanding of the science of climate change. The learning takes place through inquiries from questions generated by students, which is authentic and...
Many regions across Canada are already experiencing the effects of climate change. Ecosystems, such as the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, are changing rapidly, and animals’ habitats are changing faster than they can adapt. Without intervention,...
The Schoolyard Bioblitz involves students in a hands-on activity to encourage an appreciation of local plants, animals and habitats while exploring the concept of biodiversity. The resource is made up of six lessons with 10 activities: Section1. Students...