Students learn about vectors and the spread of infectious diseases. Students will develop hypotheses about how climate change may affect vectors, the pathogens they carry, and the diseases they spread. They perform an experiment to...
This video portrays Alec Loorz, a remarkable teenager who crusades against global warming. Some of his many accomplishments include his ingenious iMatter campaign, and other environmental education initiatives all designed to appeal to youth. ...
Climate change is a real and serious issue. In this video Bill Nye, the Science Guy, explains what causes climate change, how it affects our planet, why we need to act promptly to mitigate its effects, and how each of us can contribute to a solution.
This resource examines the scientific basis for urgent action on climate change as well as the social, economic and political implications of the policy formed in response. Students view selected videos, read and discuss scientific reports, articles...
The activities in this lesson are meant to accompany the storybook "What in the World is Happening to our Climate?". The lesson plan consists of three distinct activities: Activity 1: Weather Adds Up to Climate In this hands-on activity that runs...
Students step into the role of delegates to a world climate summit and negotiate an international climate agreement designed to achieve the 2 degree warming threshold (as agreed to in Paris at COP21). In addition to gaining an understanding of counter...
This resource is aimed at elementary students and provides an entry point to climate change education through the language arts. It was created with the idea that teaching about climate change at the elementary level is possible if the curriculum provides...
“Climate change is here and, if anyone doesn’t believe it, just get up and look out the window”* As is the case in Canada’s north, Prince Edward Island is providing striking evidence that the effects of climate change are destructive,...
Climate 101 Causes and Effects of Climate Change is a short video part of a series of 101 videos by National Geographic. It aims to help students learn the human impact and consequences of climate change for the environment and our lives. This resource...
Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change is the world’s first Inuktitut-language film on the topic of climate change. The film is an intimate portrait of Inuit life told in the voices of Inuit elders and hunters, who detail the social and...
The resource Climate Leadership aims to educate students about climate change and give ideas and inspiration in order for them to take action. The three lessons in the tool kit focus on consumerism, food and transportation while addressing climate...
This lesson is based on a 20 minute podcast from the CBC series “Tai Asks Why” through which 7th grader Tai Poole tries to find answers to some of life’s biggest questions. In this episode, Tai talks with his friends, a NASA...
This guide will provide educators with a blend of quality content (resources, websites, books, videos and ideas) and exemplary pedagogy to guide students through an inquiry-driven approach to climate change learning. It draws upon seven key strategies...
The setting for this graphic novel is a secondary classroom 100 years in the future at a time when climate change no longer poses a threat to the planet. On this day the students examine 'a climate crisis that threatened the world a century ago’...
This interactive site invites students to write a message about climate education. The online tool allows students to be inspired by young changemakers from around the world and to create a personal 100 word message that will be shared with decision makers. The...
In this outdoor activity, the students will learn that all living things need a healthy habitat that includes food, water, shelter and space. They will also learn that climate change may threaten the delicate balance of nature. The students will...
Saving Planet Earthly is the first book in a series of adventures of Thoko and her friends from around the world. They learn how climate change affects them and the plants and animals they live with. This series of books is electronic with the option...
These activities explore the human impact of the climate emergency and provide new spaces, approaches and opportunities for climate education and social action The resource frames the climate emergency as a human rights and people-centred issue and...
Our Home, the Planet Earth is the first of ten episodes that aim to teach students more about climate change and positively influence their lifestyle to help reduce greenhouse gas production and limit climate change. In this episode, students will...
Empowering the Youngest Learners in a Warming World K-2 was developed to support teachers in approaching climate change in an age-appropriate way with young students. This resource is a comprehensive guide to climate change education with five different...