This resource identifies locations within Ontario's high school geography curriculum where teachers can address climate change. Teaching suggestions, case studies, learning activities, guiding questions and additional resources related to climate...
In this activity, students will assess the sustainability of different biofuels. Students will be asked to evaluate how the life cycle (production, transport, and use) of each biofuel feedstock impacts the economy, the environment, and society....
In this research activity, students will apply what they learned from conducting population censuses. They will research a species at risk in Canada to develop both an understanding of the complexities associated with species and ecosystem management...
In this lesson, students investigate the environmental benefits that arise from empowering women and girls. They access statistics about the education of women and represent this data using back-to-back stem and leaf plots and histograms. They will also...
In this STEM lesson students will learn about the threats faced by bee populations around the world and why they should be concerned. The core lesson provides a video and print article describing the importance of honey bees in food production,...
The lesson plans in Conserving Canada's Marine Biodiversity have a goal of helping students become passionate about Canada's oceans, raise awareness of conservation issues and bring Canada's ocean just a little bit closer to home. The resource consists...
The resource aims to bring awareness of plastic use and how our actions have a direct impact on the environment. The toolkit consists of seven lessons that teach students about plastic pollution and steps they can take to help resolve the problem, such...
This lesson asks students to consider the ethical and legal implications of the global refugee crisis and what those implications mean in terms of our human responsibilities. Through the activities, students explore the global refugee crisis by looking...
Students learn about the interdependence that characterizes species and their habitats as well as some of the current threats facing our planet's biodiversity. The lesson begins with a group discussion of the terms ecosystem, biome and biodiversity. ...
The Schoolyard Bioblitz involves students in a hands-on activity to encourage an appreciation of local plants, animals and habitats while exploring the concept of biodiversity. The resource is made up of six lessons with 10 activities: Section1. Students...
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that promotes a sense of wonder in children about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of outdoor activities and nature-themed experiences,...
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...
The lesson focuses on the widespread practice of plastic packaging and the problems it creates. It is one of a series of lessons within the World’s Largest Lesson that explores the circular economy. Students evaluate the effectiveness of the...
In Pollination Power, students will recognize that pollinators play an important role in wild plant growth and food production. They will gain an understanding of the parts of plants involved in pollination and of the way pollinators aid in plant growth...
Young people are worried about the environmental crisis that threatens the future of our planet. This “eco-anxiety” is precipitated by real events that are happening around the world as a result of global warming. The devastating...
By 2050 young people will be living with the choices made today. A 13 year old today will be 52 years old in 2050 and may have children of their own. What future would they choose? My 2050 School's Toolkit lets students decide how they would fuel...
The Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD) has produced these materials to help learners explore the challenges and advantages of local food production. The resource also involves students in the preparation of tasty dishes based on local,...
In this three-day lesson students learn about sustainability, the challenges that sustainability problems present and the competencies required to solve them. Day one focuses on the three pillars of sustainable development. Students consider some of...
The goal of the six lessons in Common Loons in the Classroom is to foster an appreciation of loons with the students while also proving the importance of clean water and healthy aquatic systems. Each lesson is structured in the same manner with...
This unique resource offers teachers and students a comprehensive set of tools and suggestions on how to use them to examine the war in Syria. The author provides links to powerful videos, slide presentations, news reports, journal articles and...