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Where We Get Our Fresh Water
This short clip is the first in a two-part series on freshwater. It breaks down the water percentages on Earth. Only 2.5% of the world's available water is fresh as salt water accounts for 97.5%. Interesting graphics are used to illustrate...
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Migration Headache
Migration Headache is a highly entertaining game that simulates the spring and fall migration of many of our shorebird and waterfowl species. Students become migrating birds, travelling between their nesting habitats and wintering grounds. Along the...
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Macroinvertebrate Mayhem
This comprehensive resource includes an entertaining game that simulates the changes taking place when pollution finds its way into a stream. Students take on the roles of different aquatic insects trying to cope with the added stress created by the...
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Dandelion
The Mid-May Nature Guide features the ubiquitous dandelion which also serves as the inspiration for this simple outdoor activity designed for young children. Dandelion blooms indicate the soil is warming up and are a sure sign that spring has definitely...
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Climate Change, Wildlife & Wildlands
The film's message is that climate change is altering North American habitats. Melting icecaps, increasing temperatures and rising sea levels are causing environmental stresses for the Pacific Walrus, the Diamondback Terrabond Turtle and Brook Trout....
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Bottled vs Tap Water
In this excerpt from the television program 20/20, five costly bottled-water brands are compared to New York City tap water. Lab tests showed no difference in bacteria levels and random taste tests reveal the most costly brand-name was judged the worst...
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Once Upon a Tide
In this magical fairy tale, a strange spell has been cast upon the world causing everyone to forget about the importance of our oceans. Only one young girl can still hear the sounds of the sea and as she embarks on a voyage of discovery through...
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Join the Movement
The video illustrates the number of liters of water used to carry out such activities as growing an apple, manufacturing a computer or taking a shower. It makes the point that not everyone has these luxuries. In some countries people are trying...
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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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Chew on This
This version of "Fast Food Nation" aimed at young readers is a compilation of fascinating and alarming information about the remarkable rise of fast food in North American culture. Details are provided about the history of fast food, environmental...
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Children of the World
Children of the World visits young people in eight countries. This adventure provides an opportunity for primary students to face challenges, confront other realities and as with any journey, deepen their understanding of themselves as citizens who can...
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Compose a Stream Song
The resource presents a novel way for students to become freshwater stewards by first becoming familiar with a stream-side environment and then creating a song about their impressions. The initial step is a field trip to a local river or stream. Students...
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Is This Panama?
Sammy, a young Wilson's warbler, embarks on his first southern migratory journey to Panama. After being separated from the rest of his flock, he must set off on a solo voyage. Sammy encounters other migrating animals such as caribou, monarch butterflies,...
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Sizing Up Winter
Sizing Up Winter is the third book in the Math and Nature series. The story introduces the concepts of time and measurement through interactive problem solving scenarios, while educating students about the natural world. Nature comes alive through the...
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Muskrat Will Be Swimming
Muskrat Will Be Swimming is an Indigenous tale about embracing your identity and overcoming your fears of being different. The story tells the tale of a young Indigenous girl who loves living by the lake in the wilderness. After being teased at school...
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How to Collect and Identify Benthic Macroinvertebrates
This short video introduces students to the world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Philippe Cousteau interviews a group of early middle school students as they explain what these creatures are and how to go about collecting and identifying them. Viewers...
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Attracting and Studying Hummingbirds
The Late April & May Nature Guides draw attention to the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. This resource offers a simple set of suggestions on how students can attract and observe these marvelous little creatures. Having the fastest metabolism...
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Bugs. Clues to the Environment
Several of the Spring/Summer Nature Guides point out that while some can be especially annoying, insects play extremely important roles in aquatic ecosystems. As the weather warms and water levels fall, spring is an excellent time of year...
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Get to Know: Birds
This is a wonderful resource for introducing young students to local birds. It offers teachers two easy-to-implement outdoor activities that teach observation and record keeping skills while promoting a connection to the natural world. In 'Birds...
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Healthy Soil - Healthy Plants!
This simple lesson plan uses experiential activities to help develop student understanding of soil composition and plant growth. With an emphasis on conservation, the soil activities provide many opportunities for classroom discussion of ...
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