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What do we mean by circular economy? In this lesson, students will be comparing our waste system and economy to the circle of life. This lesson will help students understand that machine-made objects do not follow a circular process when disposing of...
Investigating Bat Adaptations leads students to learn about the adaptations that increase a bat's chances of finding food and surviving in a particular habitat while also increasing the student's knowledge of the different species of bats in the world. In...
This interactive activity provides an opportunity for students to physically map out a diverse forested area in their classroom, then slowly reduce the space to simulate a loss of habitat and the impact this has on various species. The activity begins...
In this activity, students will familiarize themselves with the living and the non-living things in nature. The class will listen to a read aloud of seasonal story and then anticipate what they may encounter on their nature walk. The class will...
Students learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the difference between human and naturally induced greenhouse gases, the relative amounts of greenhouse gases produced in different regions of the world, and the solutions available to...
Explorers for the Global Goals allows younger students the opportunity to explore simple concepts around global issues and develop skills for life. The activities in the resource introduce students to the Global Goals through guided discussions and shared...
This resource has students envision a world where the Global Goals have been achieved. The resource begins with an activity designed to provide an entry point to the Goals, either one Goal or a theme from the Goals. Students view an animation to learn...
Through the eyes of the people being impacted, this film chronicles the redevelopment of an inner city neighbourhood, the displacement of its low income residents and the ultimate loss of a community that has nurtured and supported its members for decades. ...
Searching for Cicadas is a recent addition to the Nature Storybook series that present factual information within a storybook frame. A young boy and his grandfather set off for an overnight trip in a local camping area. They plant to look for cicadas...
In this simulation, students take on the roles of different components of the earth’s surface and atmosphere in order to demonstrate in concrete terms, the greenhouse effect and how human activity is affecting it. Designed to be played indoors...
The Carbon Dioxide Game is a fun, active way to explain the greenhouse effect and human contribution to global climate change. The activity is played in several rounds. For round one, two students will be CO2 molecules and will be placed in the Earth's...
In this activity, students will get to mimic the resident killer whale food chain. Students will be assigned a marine animal and get a recycled plastic bag that represents the stomach. Herring will find plankton markers, salmon will eat the herring, and...
I Love Potatoes is an adventure strategy game designed to let students have fun while talking about sustainable development and social innovation. It's an adventure game that takes students through the journey of social change leading to discussion...
Climate Change Dodgeball is a fast-paced game to show how increasing greenhouse gases causes global warming. In this game, students will be divided into 2 groups. Students inside the circle are Earth and wear blue bibs. Those forming the circle will wear...
Bumble Bee Watch is a collaborative effort to track and conserve North America's bumble bees. In this community science project, students can: Upload photos of bumble bees to start a virtual bumble bee collection Identify the bumble bees in their photos...
In Wildlife Burrows, students will create models of different wildlife burrows and examine and contrast the functions. In groups, students will research an animal that makes a burrow or den. Each team will gather information about their species, where...
This activity is perfect for an outdoor learning experience where a class can explore and move while developing their understanding of the water cycle. As students simulate water molecules travelling as precipitation into the tree and back into the atmosphere...
The Global Goals Impact Games are about togetherness and understanding the UN 17 Global Goals while playing ball. Pick your goal and play for the world you want. The drills and games are developed by coaches and players of all ages and can be adjusted...
Bats are amazing mammals that provide tremendous ecosystem benefits as pollinators and excel at insect control. However, bat populations are experiencing precipitous declines, and in many parts of Canada, certain populations are now endangered. This activity...
The mysteries of bird migration come to life in this activity that takes a class outside to model the movement of North American bird species between their wintering habitat and Arctic nesting grounds. As students "fly" along migration pathways, they...