• The Crabtivating Quiz Show

  During this activity students learn about the European green crab and its impact. After completion of a short interactive e-Learning course, students participate in an online quiz to demonstrate what they have learned about the green crab, invasive species...

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• Backyard Biodiversity

  In Backyard Biodiversity, students will get out and explore biodiversity in their own neighborhood. Using the Seek app to identify different species, students will record the name and numbers of each species they encounter and use this data to construct...

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• The Biodiversity of Ontario’s Natural and Manmade Islands

  This resource consists of three parts that could be used individually or collectively as one large lesson. In the first part, students participate in a game that explores the concept of island biogeography. The activity simulates the colonization of four...

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• Tracking Winter Animals!

  Students participate in a series of engaging outdoor activities to learn the different methods by which animals move and how to identify local animals and wildlife from the tracks they leave behind. In the first activity, the students learn the different...

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• Invasion of the Zebra Mussels

  Students examine real data describing zebra mussel densities collected from the Rideau River Canal System, graph and analyze the data and consider the importance of proper sampling techniques. Students then estimate population sizes of zebra mussels...

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• Stolen Words

  Stolen Words is storybook that shares the beautiful relationship between a little girl and her grandfather. While spending time together the little girl asks her grandfather how to say something in his Cree language.  He admits to her that he does...

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• Interconnected

  In this simulation game, students learn about the importance of Earth’s ecosystems, resources, and our duty as global citizens to protect it. Students participate in a board game modelled after Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land. Throughout...

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• Macroinvertebrates

  Four activities in this kit address the nature of invertebrates and include the concepts of  metamorphosis, bio-indication, environmental stressors, water quality, species identification, using identification keys, habitats and human impact on the...

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• Youth Climate Action Guide

  The TDSB'S Youth Climate Action Guide was designed to support youth in mobilizing their communities toward climate action. The guide offers resources and strategies to help students implement climate action initiatives that are responsive and sensitive...

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• The Plastic Cycle Story

  The Plastic Cycle Story is an interactive tool that takes students through how plastic interacts with our environment, above and under the water. The interactive infographic allows students to learn how plastics move through different parts of our water...

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• Your Hidden Water Footprint

  In this activity students practice putting a design problem into perspective. The class first explores the often surprising amount of water used in producing everyday products like cola, leather boots, smartphones and chocolate bars.  They then identify...

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• Painting With Invasives

  Invasive plants are harmful to our environment and community. But they may also be beautiful, colourful and an excellent source of pigments to create a diverse range of colours of nature paint. This resource invites students to explore the colourful world...

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• Clara Clare: Discrimination and Racism

  The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn the meaning of discrimination and (systemic) racism using a historical example in Canada involving Indigenous children and residential schools. The lesson focuses on the story of a girl named Clara,...

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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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• The Environmental Cost of Free Two-Day Shipping

  Online shopping has become a way of life! This video talks about how online shopping can impact our environment. As you may know this is a quick and easy way to get things you need.  However, when you place an order online you are offered many delivery...

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• Climate Change in the Oceans

  Just as there’s too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, there’s now too much in the oceans as well. What does that mean for the creatures who live there and for life on land? By watching this brief video, students will learn what could...

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• Clara Clare: Loss of Language and Culture

  Clara Clare: Loss of Language and Culture is a sensitive and age-appropriate lesson plan for the elementary classroom with a focus on identity and the impact of residential schools.  The students will participate in various activities to learn...

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• How Bad Could it Get?

  If we don’t work to reduce the effects of Rapid Climate Change now, how bad could things get in the future? This video looks at the projections scientists are making about the future of the planet — if we don’t take action.

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• How the World Can Tackle Climate Change

  Rapid Climate change is a big problem. Luckily it’s one we can tackle but it will take the work of every nation on earth, especially the ones with lots of power plants, cars, factories, and other things that use large amounts of energy. This video...

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• You Can Make a Difference!

  Rapid Climate Change affects the whole planet. But you might be surprised to know that one person, meaning you, can make a big difference. This video will help students realize how simple it can be to make a small change in their everyday lives to help...

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