• Reducing Global Consumption

  This resource focuses attention on the relationship between  human consumption and environmental degradation, with particular attention paid to declining biodiversity.  Students first become familiar with  a number of concepts including...

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• Lessons from Mother Earth

  In this First Nation story, Tess learns from her grandmother that her “garden” is all of nature that surrounds her.  As they pick plants and berries, they do so carefully and with respect.  Tess discovers that if she cares for the...

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• Miss Rumphius

  Great-aunt Alice Rumphius grew up dreaming about traveling the world and living by the sea.  She also wanted to do something to make the world a more beautiful place.  As an adult, Miss Rumphius visited many faraway places and finally settled...

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• Kids vs Global Warming

  This video portrays Alec Loorz, a remarkable teenager who crusades against global warming.  Some of his many accomplishments include his ingenious iMatter campaign, and other environmental education initiatives all designed to appeal to youth. ...

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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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• Wonderful World

  This short video offers brilliant footage of the absolute beauty of our natural world highlighting the biodiversity of the Earth's plant and animal species, living in a variety of habitats. These powerful images, often shown with time-lapsed photography...

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• Litter We Know

  This activity engages students in environmental stewardship as they work together to conduct a clean-up of the school grounds.  The learning also includes a math component as the class sorts and graphs the type of litter they collect.  The interdisciplinary...

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• Big Picture Project: A Beautiful Planet

  The Big Picture Project provides a unique perspective on the changing earth through the eyes of an astronaut and empowers students to take small actions in their everyday lives that will have major impact on the planet.  Students watch the trailer...

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• Earth We're in it Together

  This upbeat music video reminds us that we only have one earth and as citizens of the world we must all care about the environment   The appealing lyrics will have students singing along as they consider how their actions can impact our planet. ...

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• The Elders are Watching

  Art and poetry combine in this powerful book that delivers an important message about human relationships with nature.   As the elders watch the rampant destruction of natural resources through activities like mining, logging and over harvest...

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• Calculating and Interpreting Your Ecological Footprint

  Students explore the concept of ecological footprint, calculate their own "footprint", consider what individual measures might reduce that footprint, and debate the merits of government regulation and technology in reducing our ecological impact. A paper...

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• Plastic Education Kit 2-3

  The resource aims to bring awareness of plastic use and how our actions have a direct impact on the environment. The toolkit consists of seven lessons that teach students about plastic pollution and steps they can take to help resolve the problem, such...

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• Ocean Confetti

  Ocean Confetti introduces students to microplastics and how our plastic trash gets broken down into minuscule bits of plastic and ends up in the ocean. The video sends a clear message about the harm of microplastics to marine animals and how we all need...

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• Hidden Plastics

  Students will be introduced to the term hidden plastics and will participate in an activity that analyzes everyday items that could potentially contain these materials. Students will view the Hidden Plastics video and explore the associated infographic...

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• Microplastics:

  Researcher Peter Ross provides viewers with a compelling message about the dangers posed by microplastics. Topics include the nature of microplastics, primary vs secondary sources and the problems they create for wildlife, the economy and food security....

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• The Plastic We Eat

  The Plastic We Eat is the third resource from 10 000 Changes in which students will discuss what they eat, where their food comes from, and how that food is transported from the source to their homes. Through a series of activities, the resource aims...

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• A Whale's Tale

  The short video "A Whale's Tale" and its companion lesson plan will teach the students that even the smallest creatures can make a difference when working together to combat plastics in the ocean. The video tells the story of how marine plastics threaten...

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• Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic

  Plastic! Cheap, sterol and convenient, but also a big problem for our environment. This video presents an overview of how plastic is very useful, but also a big problem worldwide. The video begins with a metaphor so students can get a better understanding...

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• Earth: It's Everybody's Home

  In this climate education activity, students use Google Earth tools to explore our natural world and learn more about youth climate activists and the work they are doing to stand up for our planet.  Students will: explore what it means to be an...

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• You Can Live Without Producing Trash

  Did you know the average American produces 4.3 pounds of trash per day? In this eye-opening short video, Laura Ling will show us how one New York woman is making an effort to change the way we think about waste. Over the past two years, Lauren Singer...

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