• The Ethical Considerations of Personal Genomics

  This lesson plan explores some of the risks and benefits of gene-based medicine. Students look at concerns related to genetic testing and personal genome sequencing. Through videos and discussions students learn about existing technologies for genetic...

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• Endangered Species

  This short program explores the issue of endangered species.  It introduces key terms and information and explains how human impacts on habitat can lead to animal and plant extinction.  Students will see that changes made with the best of intentions...

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• BT Corn

  Scientists are now able to insert the gene Bacillius thuringiensis or Bt into farmer's crops in order to prevent hostile takeovers by pests But what happens when the pest become resistant and prevail to such an extent that Bt in the form of spray, used...

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• Nature Works: Invasive Species

  In this episode from the BBC series, Nature Works, student host Patrice Forrester and Senior Naturalist Dave Edler explore the impact that invasive species have on the environment. The negative effects of both water milfoil and the mute swan on aquatic...

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• Understanding Dynamic Systems

  This self-paced interactive lesson guides students through the process of identifying and analyzing a system. Students cover systems thinking basics and then examine the dynamics of soil health through videos and online exercises that make the system...

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• Needs vs Wants

  In developed nations like Canada we live in a world of abundance where the desire for the latest products often outweighs the social and environmental costs of our purchases.  This lesson develops the financial decision-making skills of young students...

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• Could We Rid The World of Mosquitoes?

  Using the current concern over the spread of the Zika virus as a starting point, this informative video provides a balanced discussion of the promise and pitfalls of biotechnology in controlling insect-borne diseases. In addition to Zika, the program...

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• Get to Know Nature

  Students become nature “reporters” in this outdoor experience that involves detailed investigations of the plants and animals in the local community.   A scavenger hunt process actively engages learners in making new discoveries...

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• What Does Recycle Mean?

  In this short animation Daniel Tiger teaches young students that they can have fun while being great environmental citizens.  The class will soon be singing along with Daniel as they learn how easy it is to turn something old into something new while...

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• A Warmer World for Arctic Animals

  The effects of climate change on ecosystems and the distribution of organisms within them are already evident in the Arctic. In this lesson, students will learn about the challenges that climate change presents for four specific Arctic predators. They...

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• Take Action for Nature and Your Community

  This unique resource offers teachers a ready to use set of tools to examine climate change, particularly how it is affecting Alaska's ecosystem. This resource is based on powerful videos and reflection questions so students really grasp the issues presented....

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• Sea Otters versus Climate Change

  By balancing their ecosystem, otters are playing a role in the fight against climate change. Students learn about the connection between sea otters, sea urchins and kelp forests and understand the importance of a balanced ecosystem in the struggle to...

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• Is A Carbon Tax The Best Way to Slow Climate Change?

  This short video explores the role that carbon taxes and cap and trade policies can play in addressing climate change. Using case studies from jurisdictions where these programs are in use, the film offers a balanced look in which both pros and cons are...

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• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  Building on Needs vs Wants,  this multi-step lesson contributes to the theme of responsible consumption by focusing attention on how we all can and should work to protect the earth’s natural resources. Through a number of engaging activities...

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• How Do We Meet The Growing Need For Water?

  How Do We Meet The Growing Need For Water? explores key water issues, the water cycle, and some of the technology and techniques used to conserve water.  The video describes ways we consume water on earth, like agriculture, manufactures, and ecosystems....

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• Wind Power

  In this video, students learn about the benefits and limitations of wind power technologies and how modern wind turbines transform wind energy into electrical energy by capturing wind to turn an electrical generator. Students will also learn that wind...

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• Choosing the Earth's Climate Future

  In this interactive lesson students examine adaptation and mitigation as strategies to minimize the impacts of climate change and prevent possible global catastrophe. Following an on-line lesson guide, students will: • examine evidence of changing...

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• The True Cost of Fast Fashion

  In The True Cost of Fast Fashion, journalist, fashion lover, and expert shopper Elizabeth Cline walks us through her journey to discover the high environmental and human cost of the fashion industry, while sharing tips for how to better "shop for the...

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• Fashion and a Circular Economy

  This video talks about the importance of a circular economy and how people should consider shopping 'second hand' in order to help our environment. As the saying goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure! At thredUp, the worlds...

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• Environmental Justice-Opposing a Toxic Waste Landfill

  In this video featuring segments from the 1980's film Earthkeeping: Toxic Racism, the origin of the environmental racism movement is explained.  The history of the term along with the initial actions that brought the issue to light, are presented...

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