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The spiritual and cultural customs of Canada's Indigenous people have always been closely intertwined with the seasonal changes of the land. As communities moved from one resource gathering area to another, stories were told and traditions were...
The three characters in this animated film embark on very different journeys after they are discarded by humans. Bottle one falls into a toxic dump from which he will not escape for hundreds of years. Bottle two travels to the beautiful Pacific...
Although plastic is a versatile and economical substance that we use every day, Earth has also become inundated with our plastic waste that is destroying ocean ecosystems, harming wildlife and polluting sensitive habitats. In this activity students...
Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity has contributed to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. It has become imperative that we continuously move forward in developing and using sustainable energy technologies such as wind, sun and...
Artificial light is essential to modern life, but as world populations have increased and technologies have evolved our night skies are becoming brighter and brighter. Many people do not realize that all of this light is actually a pollutant that...
Today's young people are facing a world that is already seeing the problems associated with greenhouse gas emissions and a warming planet. This activity features a video with a youth reporter who provides an overview of the causes of climate change...
Carbon emissions from automobiles are one of the leading contributors to air pollution and the greenhouse effect that is causing climate change. In this hands-on activity students conduct a class survey to identify modes of transport to school and...
Agriculture can certainly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but farms are also threatened by climate change with issues such as severe weather events causing crop losses. Food waste has also become a significant social issue at a time when...
Even in wealthy countries like Canada food insecurity is increasing due to a growing disparity between income and the cost of living. Inadequate access to healthy nutrition exacerbates social problems such as high demands on health care systems...
This episode of the Parks Canada "Field Notes" film series shows wildlife ecologists conducting field research to explore how climate change may be impacting birds and their habitats in Torngat Mountains National Park. From the experiments that...
The curious and resourceful Canada Jay is a year round resident of northern coniferous forests and makes use of frozen food caches to survive the long winter months. This short film uses this species to illustrate how a warming climate is shrinking...
Imagine spending time in one of Canada's many wild spaces and not hearing the haunting call of a Common Loon or admiring the majestic flight of a Bald Eagle. This video teaches students why birds are so susceptible to climate change and how warming...
This fascinating outdoor "safari" takes students into a local green space to explore the wild creatures living in the natural surroundings of their neigbourhood. As they record signs of wildlife and count species, learners also consider how the...
Earth's tremendous variety of living organisms are the subject of this activity that combines a classroom exercise with an outdoor experience to teach students about the connections between adaptations and environmental conditions. Pupils examine...
Healthy ecosystems are vital to all life on Earth, including ours. This inquiry-based activity takes students outside to investigate the interaction of abiotic and biotic componentsiwithin three habitat types in their community. STEM skills...
Food waste has become a significant environmental issue that is contributing to climate change, increased pressure on land and water resources and economic losses that drive poverty and food insecurity. This practical activity teaches young students...
As the title of this resource suggests, “food waste hurts our world”. Methane emissions from rotting food in landfills are a leading contributor to climate change and expanded crop production can affect wildlife habitat by depleting...
It is estimated that approximately 30% of the food produced around the world is never consumed or is lost to spoilage. This resource examines how the food we throw away contributes to global environmental issues like habitat loss, greenhouse gas...
Earth is unique within our solar system and this innovative activity teaches students about the four "spheres" that are essential to maintaining our world. After listening to a poem about the interconnections beween our atmosphere, hydrosphere,...
From snowflakes to butterfly wings, nature's patterns are truly remarkable. This engaging activity takes students outside to recognize, extend and create non-numerical patterns using natural objects they find. Pupils apply reasoning skills...