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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...
This activity brings home the concept of how far and how arduous this annual migration is for birds. It is a role play activity of sorts where the participants are specific bird species that must leave their breeding ground get to their wintering ground...
This lesson asks students to consider how a refugee crisis in the 1930s might help us think about how we respond to today’s refugee crisis. In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of European Jews were refugees, fleeing persecution from Nazi Germany....
The resource includes a number of activities that explore the concept of zero waste and how nature may provide direction in moving us to a zero-waste society. It also helps students distinguish between organic and inorganic waste and how they might reduce...
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,...
This resource is one of 12 found in Green Learning’s ECO 360- a comprehensive study of the circular economy. In this activity, students will learn about the impacts of plastic in oceans, microplastic production, and how it ends up in our environments....
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...
Exploring Clothes allows the students to explore the concept of fast fashion by thinking and reflecting through questions and hands-on activities. Students will: reflect about their thoughts on fashion through a mapping activity write down their...
The resource is one of 12 found in Green Learning’s ECO 360- a comprehensive study of the circular economy. This particular lesson encourages students to use the 5R approach to reduce plastic consumption. Learning is based on the Plastics Pollution...
The resource is one of 12 found in Green Learning’s ECO 360, a curriculum that provides a comprehensive study of the circular economy. In this lesson students will uncover how much plastic waste is currently in our environment, where it can...
This resource allows students to gain an awareness about the ways water is used in the Canadian economy. They will learn about the amount of water Canadians consume and how this is divided within the home. Students will compare their family’s and...
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...
Earth is known as the “blue planet” because over 70% of the surface is covered by water. However, most of this water is unavailable for human consumption. Canadians often assume our country has a generous supply of freshwater but...
Be inspired by twelve children from around the world stepping up to raise awareness against climate change. This informational picture book encourages students to look at their communities and act to make a difference. Learn more about the difference...
Moja Island is a small island off the East African Coast which like many remote regions does not have electricity. Access to power provides more opportunities for work and school which helps alleviate poverty. This lesson has students consider...
“Transportation Situation” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. Students explore how people move around their community and...
“Water Consumption” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. In this activity students explore the water cycle to develop awareness...
“Producing Garbage” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. Students explore the environmental impacts of garbage from the perspective...
“Talking about Food” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint. Students explore their food choices in relationship to the 5 N’s...
This engaging tag based game visually illustrates the process of biomagnifcation and the movement of pollutants move through food chains. As students develop an awareness of how chemicals can accumulate and threaten the health of apex predators...