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This website explores the role of climate change in altering bird distribution and provides an overview of how NASA is using satellite imagery to map important bird areas and evaluate weather pattern changes in these regions. Students are also encouraged...
The fascinating world of bats is explored in this engaging set of activities that teaches students about the remarkable features of these flying mammals that are uniquely adapted to their environment. The interactive hands-on activities investigate how...
This interactive site invites students to write a message about climate education. The online tool allows students to be inspired by young changemakers from around the world and to create a personal 100 word message that will be shared with decision makers. The...
This resource has students compare and contrast their use of electricity, gas usage and paper waste with another school. The two main aspects of the activity are data collection and brainstorming ways to reduce consumption. Each school will monitor their...
Local impacts can have global consequences. Humans are causing accelerating changes in the atmosphere, on land, and in the oceans. Life in these changing environments is tough for many species. The video moves from an examination of the causes of climate...
Students investigate the important mitigation role trees and forests play in combating climate change. They will: measure trees and estimate the amount of carbon stored by each one. identify the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere from their...
This resource is designed to have students ‘experience’ the harm caused by invasive species. Based on the game musical chairs, students simulate the ecological impacts resulting from the arrival of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes. This...
Using the Three Pillars of Sustainability, students will examine a vacant lot in order to analyze issues related to public spaces and create possible solutions to these problems. Students will then identify the stakeholders involved and how they will...
As context for the student activities, this resource draws attention to how nature has guided science and technology in the development of strategies and tools to protect our environment. Part I - Students are introduced to biomimicry and explore various...
In this design-oriented resource, students will follow very precise steps and plans in order to reuse an object in a different way for the well being of the people in their community. Through ten different activities the students will work on a project...
In this outdoor activity, the students will learn that all living things need a healthy habitat that includes food, water, shelter and space. They will also learn that climate change may threaten the delicate balance of nature. The students will...
The resource is one of twelve found in Green Learning’s ECO 360- a comprehensive study of the circular economy. Plastics present a major challenge to terrestrial and marine ecosystems as well as to our health. This resource helps students identify...
The resource is one of twelve found in Green Learning’s ECO 360- a comprehensive study of the circular economy. Plastic waste management and diversion is a critical issue as it ensures that plastic waste does not end up in the environment....
The resource is one of 12 found in Green Learning’s ECO 360- a comprehensive study of the circular economy. Students will explore ways in which plastic waste can be repurposed to create consumer goods. They will complete a make-remake activity...
This resource is part of a series of toolkits that provide educators with activities, books and learning strategies for reflection and thinking about the Pandemic experience. The focus is on fundamental concepts that will help students move forward with...
Thinking Forward for grades 2-5 is part of a series of toolkits that provide educators with activities, books and learning strategies for reflection and thinking about the Pandemic experience. The focus is on fundamental concepts that will help students...
Thinking Forward, a discussion toolkit for middle school is part of a series that provide educators with activities, books and learning strategies for reflection and thinking about the Pandemic experience. Each session focuses on fundamental concepts...
Thinking Forward, a discussion toolkit for secondary school students is part of a back-to-school toolkit series that provide educators with activities and learning strategies for reflection and thinking about the Pandemic experience. Each session focuses...
During this lesson plan, students will be using research techniques to learn about an animal or plant affected by climate change. The main purpose of this activity is for students to appreciate the wide range of life forms in Canada that must adapt, relocate,...
The guide includes background information regarding how First Peoples’ knowledge and perspectives in science can be recognized and included in science inquiry. It also offers curriculum planning suggestions, and provides examples of fully developed...