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Ocean Trash Talk
Ocean Trash Talk is a one-class introduction for primary students on the topic of litter in our oceans. During the activities, the students are encouraged to identify ways in which plastics are harming our oceans and to brainstorm and complete specific...
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OzonAction Education Pack
The ESD resource aims at educating students about the protective role of the ozone layer and the causes and consequences of its depletion. Through a variety of practical, hands-on activities students learn concrete and simple solutions to help protect...
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Ocean Trash Talk
Ocean Trash Talk is a one-class introduction for students on the topic of litter in our oceans. During the activities, the students are encouraged to identify ways in which plastics are harming our oceans and to brainstorm and complete specific actions...
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Climate Change in Photos
Students analyze and discuss photos to learn about the impact of climate change. Beginning with an activity that explores the students' own understanding and views on climate change, the lesson then focuses attention on the resilience of the people...
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Clean Water for All
The resource activities aim to increase students understanding of the various causes of water pollution and to raise awareness of the global inequality of access to safe water around the world. Students will: observe the differences between the two containers...
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Lake Winnipeg Water Stewardship-A Resource for Grade 8 Science
This resource gives Manitoba students the opportunity to deepen their understanding about water systems and concepts related to sustainable development. Through an inquiry into Lake Winnipeg and its watershed, the activities are designed to increase student awareness...
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Pet Care and Safety
This unit encourages environmental stewardship through responsible pet care. It is designed to help young children think about the contributions of pets and what they bring to the lives of humans. It addresses how to meet the basic needs of...
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Invasive Species: A Biodiversity Challenge
This multi-disciplinary resource features ten engaging lessons that focus on biodiversity and invasive species. An ecosystem approach provides an authentic context to help students understand what invasive species are and how these plants...
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Earth Scouts Facilitator's Handbook K-2
This resource is designed to be used by educators as a tool to teach about environmental integrity, social justice, democracy, nonviolence and peace through a variety of age-appropriate activities. It provides detailed outlines for four main...
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Grade 8 Integrated Water Unit
This six-week comprehensive learning package developed for Grade 8 students in Ontario and British Columbia, but with applications in all regions, addresses the importance of water to humans, other animals and their habitats. It also addresses current...
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Biodiversity Audit
Students will perform a biodiversity audit of their local grounds, following similar steps as scientists would in the field. Based on their findings, they will strategize ways to increase and protect the area’s biodiversity by making it more habitable...
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Water and Sanitation for All: Bringing the Issue Home
Water and Sanitation for All consists of three lessons designed to raise awareness of the issues facing children with inadequate access to clean water or sanitation facilities. Lesson 1: Students explore through reading and discussion, the “big...
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Holiday Bag or Get-Away Bag?
The lives of refugees are very challenging; in searching for safety, they must leave their belongings behind. Holiday Bag or Get-Away Bag provides an opportunity for elementary students to understand the impact that fleeing from a desperate situation...
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Dirty Water Project
Students become environmental engineers in this innovative STEM resource that uses an inquiry based approach to address the global issue of water pollution. Real world science provides a meaningful learning experience where a class will: Compare...
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Top Crop: Farming for the Future
Top Crop is an interactive, online game based on the scenario that the students have been asked to help agricultural leaders figure out the best way to provide more healthy food for a growing human population using sustainable agriculture techniques....
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A 20-Year Dive Into Climate Change History
In this guided inquiry, students examine the question, "is climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events?” Taking on the role of investigative reporters, they listen to a collection of interviews and review scientific...
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Respect the Water #1
In this four part lesson plan, teachers will lead the students in discussions and explore Aboriginal perspectives on respecting the environment; how individual and collective behavior affects the environment; and the role of community engagement in maintaining...
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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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Bugs Don't Bug Me!
This comprehensive set of seven lessons is designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Although each lesson can stand alone, the overall goal is for teachers to use the entire resource to develop student...
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Justice Not Charity
The resource is intended to have students learn and think critically about the issues of poverty and homelessness, including inequality, in a local and provincial context. to look at long-term, concrete ways to work toward more equitable distribution...
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