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In this thought starter activity, students explore perspectives on sustainability and then use two-eyed seeing to identify the strengths of Western and Indigenous perspectives on sustainability. Students will: reflect on and suggest how they would define...
Students view a video about Indigenous Peoples’ connection to their land and place and reflect about their special place in nature. They share their stories and places in a talking circle and reflect on the connection to place and caring for the...
This thought starter activity provides an opportunity to open the discussion regarding Indigenous communities' roles in developing climate resilience. Students make predictions, discuss statements and use clues from the article to guide their thinking....
In this simulation students will work together with a "family" as conflict strikes their peaceful community. The objective is achieve the best future possible post-conflict which includes maintaining a steady supply of food, health and money cards. This...
It's January and the students in Room 5 are determined to make a difference. A letter to our planet starts a year of correspondence where the pupils are challenged to become "Earth Heroes". As the class takes action to make their school more...
This e-unit resource is a digital interactive guide that includes eight activities for educators working with secondary students. The e-unit is designed to empower educators to engage students in inquiry and place-based learning that will help them...
Through a case study of Átl’ka7tsem/ Txwnéwu7ts/ Howe Sound, a UNESCO biosphere site, students will recognize how ecosystems, species, human impacts, and climate change are interconnected, and the role of Indigneous knowledge...
Using Átl’ka7tsem/ Txwnéwu7ts/ Howe Sound as a case study, students will recognize how ecosystems, species, human impact and climate change are interconnected. To restore and maintain the ongoing health of the coastal ocean environment...
As we urgently seek to regenerate the natural world, what can we learn from the original stewards of our planet? In this video, Indigenous peoples and scientists advocate for "two-eyed seeing," or uniting traditional ecological knowledge with modern science:...
Walking Together is a beautifully illustrated picture book that introduces younger readers to Two-Eyed Seeing—the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language. As we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher,...
Stand Like a Cedar is a beautifully illustrated picture book that depicts a child exploring nature and honouring the past and present while connecting to her heritage and family. This beautiful journey of discovery through the wilderness explores important...
A lonely, young girl learns how warming temperatures are negatively affecting Earth and resolves to act. When she skips school one Friday to urge politicians to reduce fossil fuel dependence she has no idea that her one person protest will become...
Very few people have ever ventured into a glacial crevasse or flown over an active volcano. This virtual activity provides students with an opportunity to learn from park rangers while exploring some of the most amazing natural features of five...
Marine ecosystems around the world are constantly under threat from illegal and unregulated commercial fishing. Overfishing results in declining fish populations, harm to vulnerable wildlife and reduced food and economic security in communities...
As the world population increases, so do the number of vehicles producing emissions that contribute to air pollution and climate change. One option for reducing dependence on fossil fuels is to build sustainable transportation systems. In...
In the Species at Risk (SAR) education kit, each lesson addresses a species at risk through an Ocean Wise conservation initiative. Students will learn about the interconnectedness of marine species at risk such as the humpback whale, killer whale, great...
"Why Does What I Eat Matter" is a thought-provoking lesson plan for the middle school classroom. Students are engaged in discussions and activities that help them to analyze their food intake and develop an understanding of where their food comes...
A healthy planet depends on thriving forests. Trees clean our air, maintain fresh water supplies, reduce erosion and support biodiversity. This activity takes students outside to examine the fascinating ecology of plants and animals living...
"How Does Food Production Affect the Planet" is a science-based resource for the middle school classroom. It is the second in a series from the unit Climate Change, Food Production, and Food Security. This lesson plan teaches the students...
This engaging lesson introduces students to the topic of air quality and the EPA's Air Quality Index by means of a story book and reflection exercises. The students will begin with a KWL chart or mind map focused on air quality. The teacher will...