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Get A Grip on Biodiversity
This classroom resource is the first of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species. The unit uses stories, art, word games and science activities to illustrate the importance of...
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Meet the Invaders
This classroom resource is the second of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species. The unit uses simulations, art, word games, a dramatic presentation, and science activities...
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Close the Doors!
This classroom resource is the third of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species The unit includes biodiversity surveys, creative expression, ethics discussions, ...
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Rival for Survival
This resource includes a downloadable board game that allows students to explore exotic species—how they can impact natural areas and how our actions affect their control and spread. Prior to playing the game, groups of students are provided with...
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Juice Boxes
In this video, a boy named Brad is quizzed about a "secret weapon" that is virtually indestructible and made of a high-tech composite resistant to heat and light. Brad is surprised to learn that the "weapon" is an ordinary juice box. Brad then learns...
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A Loonie For Your Thoughts
This classroom resource explores the dependence of living things on their surrounding environment and the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems. Students learn about the different life requirements of the Common Loon and are introduced to the importance...
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Garbage
In this animated video, Oliver participates in the Challenge of the Sphinx where he must reduce a week’s worth of garbage in a minute. Using his prior knowledge, Oliver separates the glass, cans, paper, and plastic for recycling; food scraps for...
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Happiness
In this animated video Oliver, Brad and Clementine participate in the Challenge of the Sphinx where they are given 60 seconds in a toy store to collect whatever objects make them happy. Brad and Oliver collect shopping carts full of toys, but are only...
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Migrant
This book describes the difficult life of migrant workers in a manner that fosters empathy and understanding in young children. A Mennonite girl and her family leave their home in Mexico heading north to work on farms in Canada. As they travel, ...
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A Tree is Nice
This brightly illustrated picture book teaches young children that all trees are nice, even if you only happen to have one. A tree can be a place to play, habitat for wildlife and provide cool shade on hot summer days. Without trees the world...
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Frogs
Frogs introduces students to invasive species in an age-appropriate manner. In this enjoyable, animated video, Ben participates in the Challenge of the Sphinx and learns about the dangers of invasive species—in this case, frogs. Ben must explain...
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Ozzy Ozone (En)
Ozzy Ozone and Alberta the Albatross take students on a voyage of discovery to learn exactly what is attacking the ozone layer. This animated video informs students on the role the ozone layer plays in protecting us from the sun’s rays, the natural...
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Come Out Muskrats!
This picture book with its simple text fosters an appreciation for nature and wetlands. The muskrats are urged to come out of their house and spend time in the marsh. They finally emerge to eat cattails, dry their fur and swim around, all...
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Sustainable Happiness and Health Education
The Sustainable Happiness resource illustrates the link between happiness and sustainability. It promotes the fact that we are connected to one another and the natural environment and that our mutual well-being depends on these interconnections. The lesson...
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A River Ran Wild
This book is the true story of the environmental history of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. Almost 7000 years ago the Algonquin people discovered the beautiful river valley, along with its abundant natural resources. They settled along...
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Alien Invaders: Threats to Biodiversity
Based on the popular "Murder Handshake" game, this resource provides students with an opportunity to learn how invasive species affect our environment. The lesson specifically focuses on the invasive European Common Reed (Phragmites australis) which...
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The Invaders: Lesson & Activities
Students explore the topic of invasive species and are introduced to several Canadian examples. The resource teaches students how to employ both open and closed questionning techniques in their investigations. Activity 1: Invasive Species and BiodiversityStudents...
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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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Counting on Fall
This delightful picture book uses nature to engage students in learning about number concepts including more or less, counting and simple addition. The reader is first asked to imagine that nature can count and use math like we do. Then on...
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Chasing Ice
The film footage is a powerful statement about the effects of global warming that is difficult to dismiss in any climate change discussion. While filming on assignment in the Arctic, the Chasing Ice team captured the largest calving event ever caught...
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