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Tree of Life
This non-fiction book provides a fascinating introduction to the way we classify and sort the millions of living organisms found on our planet. Ecological interdependence is visually represented by a single tree and students will be surprised to...
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The Little Red Hen
Cooperation is the theme of this classic story that provides a framework for discussions about kindness and empathy. The selfishness of other community members does not discourage the Little Red Hen from completing the household chores all by herself. ...
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Seedfolks
Kim's Vietnamese father is dead. To honour him, she plants a few precious bean seeds in the vacant lot next to her apartment building. Through her voice and those of her multicultural neighbours, we learn personal stories of struggle while witnessing...
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The Shape of Things
This inventive math activity uses outdoor play to develop the spatial skills of young students as they compare and contrast the shapes of natural objects. The integrated and inclusive approach includes science and language arts outcomes to develop...
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People and Plants
These outdoor activities and workbook aim to connect students with their local environment. They will learn about local wild plants and traditional and modern uses of plants in everyday life. In Activity 1, the students will learn the parts of a...
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Sweet Deal
Developed to support a class excursion to the sugar bush, this resource offers specific suggestions to help link the experience to the curriculum. Prior to the field trip students chart temperatures and predict when the sap will start running. At...
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Amazing Adaptations Hunt
In this activity students will learn about the features and systems that help invasive species be successful in new environments. In the format of a scavenger hunt, they will scour an outdoor area in search of plants that fit characteristics provided...
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The Sacred Balance Part 11
Sacred Balance part II "celebrates a new scientific world-view, an inclusive vision of nature in which we human beings are intimately connected to all life processes on Earth". Our physical bodies consists of the four sacred element - air, fire water,...
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Play Your Part! Don't Let It Loose
In this activity students learn about the impacts of releasing classroom pets, plants and aquarium plants and fish into the local environment. The exercise is meant to build awareness of how to be a responsible pet owner and to properly dispose of creatures...
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Budburst Buddies
Students identify a near-by flowering tree or shrub to observe throughout the year. Easy to follow instructions and colorful journals (provided) allow young learners to become citizen scientists as they monitor and record key changes in plants at...
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Why We Care About Invasive Species
'Why We Care About Invasive Species' is an activity-based resource that teaches students the differences between invasive, native, and non-native species and the impacts they can have on the environment. A discussion, KWL activity, True & False quiz...
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Nations United
This powerful presentation examines the Sustainable Development Goals and the necessary steps required to achieve them. The film presents detailed, often passionate documentation of four current areas of crisis we face that must be addressed if...
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Turtle Trouble
This game-style activity teaches students about the invasive Red-eared slider and its effects on native turtle populations. Students will also learn how releasing a pet into the wild can harm other species and how to be a responsible pet owner. Students...
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The Sacred Balance Part 111
"How we imagine the world, determines how we live in it." This is the central theme of David Suzuki's The Sacred Balance. This video illustrates the message with reference to the Bali farmers who plant their crops in "holy water"; the people of...
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The Biomes and Ecosystems
This video explores the earth's major biomes, ranging from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforests to the deserts and raises concerns over changes due to climate change. The video features striking footage of these different climatic regions...
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American Robin
This resource provides students and teachers with simple plans for constructing a 'nesting shelf'. The Early March Nature Guide draws attention to the first of our 'returning birds'. Among those mentioned is the American Robin. A great way...
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Friends or Foes
During this activity, students will learn, compare and classify native and non-native species. Once students have a better understanding about invasive species, they will then participate in a classroom debate about the differences between them, their...
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The Pale Blue Dot
Images that show the Earth as a dot- a small stage in a vast cosmic arena - accompanied by Carl Sagan's narrative that reminds us of the role we have played on that stage - the rivers of blood that we have shed, the illusion that we have some privileged...
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School Nest Watch Program Guide
This resource was in developed in support of School Nest Watch, a monitoring program designed to give students first-hand experience with many of our local birds. The March and April nature guides draw attention to a number of interesting bird species....
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Sit Spot Activity
In this outdoor activity, students will use their senses to explore the natural environment and make a connection to nature in their community. In an outdoor space, each student will find a comfortable spot away from others. A timer can be set and the...
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