• To the Last Fish: What Happened to all the Cod

  This video provides information, statistics and compelling stories from both coasts of Canada to examine the rapid disappearance of fish stocks and the decimation of the oceans over the past 10-15 years. The focus on the over-exploitation of resources...

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• Rick Mercer: Black Bear Tagging in Algonquin Park

  An excerpt from CBC’s The Mercer Report, this video features Rick Mercer joining biologists at Algonquin Park on a mission to tag black bear cubs.  Spectacular helicopter shots are included as Rick and the bear experts locate the sleeping bear’s...

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• The Story of Stuff

  This video provides a fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. Using cartoon graphics, host Anne Leonard explores the many connections between global economic, environmental, and social issues, and challenges...

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• Magic School Bus- Gets Swamped

  This episode from the Magic School Bus series of children’s books about science, sees an eccentric teacher (Ms. Frizzle) take her class on an exciting educational field trip. With the help of a magic school bus the class explores and learns many...

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• Magic School Bus- In The Rainforest

  This video based on the Magic School Bus series of children’s books about science sees an eccentric teacher (Ms. Frizzle) take her class on an exciting educational field trip. With the help of a magic school bus the class explores and learns many...

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• Magic School Bus- Holiday Special

  This video based on the Magic School Bus series of children’s books about science sees an eccentric teacher (Ms. Frizzle) take her class on an exciting educational field trip. With the help of a magic school bus the class explores and learns many...

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• Magic School Bus- Hops Home

  This video based on the Magic School Bus series of children’s books about science, sees an eccentric teacher (Ms. Frizzle) take her class on an exciting educational field trip. With the help of a magic school bus, the class explores and learns may...

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• Get A Grip on Biodiversity

  This classroom resource is the first of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species. The unit uses stories, art, word games and science activities to illustrate the importance of...

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• Meet the Invaders

  This classroom resource is the second of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species.  The unit uses simulations, art, word games, a dramatic presentation, and science activities...

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• Close the Doors!

  This classroom resource is the third of a four-unit series designed to raise student awareness of the problems associated with non-native, invasive species  The unit includes biodiversity surveys, creative expression, ethics discussions, ...

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• Rival for Survival

  This resource includes a downloadable board game that allows students to explore exotic species—how they can impact natural areas and how our actions affect their control and spread. Prior to playing the game, groups of students are provided with...

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• Juice Boxes

  In this video, a boy named Brad is quizzed about a "secret weapon" that is virtually indestructible and made of a high-tech composite resistant to heat and light. Brad is surprised to learn that the "weapon" is an ordinary juice box. Brad then learns...

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• A Loonie For Your Thoughts

  This classroom resource explores the dependence of living things on their surrounding environment and the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems. Students learn about the different life requirements of the Common Loon and are introduced to the importance...

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• Garbage

  In this animated video, Oliver participates in the Challenge of the Sphinx where he must reduce a week’s worth of garbage in a minute. Using his prior knowledge, Oliver separates the glass, cans, paper, and plastic for recycling; food scraps for...

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• Happiness

  In this animated video Oliver, Brad and Clementine participate in the Challenge of the Sphinx where they are given 60 seconds in a toy store to collect whatever objects make them happy. Brad and Oliver collect shopping carts full of toys, but are only...

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• Migrant

  This book describes the difficult life of migrant workers in a manner that fosters empathy and understanding in young children.  A Mennonite girl and her family leave their home in Mexico heading north to work on farms in Canada.  As they travel, ...

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• A Tree is Nice

  This brightly illustrated picture book teaches young children that all trees are nice, even if you only happen to have one.  A tree can be a place to play, habitat for wildlife and provide cool shade on hot summer days.  Without trees the world...

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• Frogs

  Frogs introduces students to invasive species in an age-appropriate manner. In this enjoyable, animated video, Ben participates in the Challenge of the Sphinx and learns about the dangers of invasive species—in this case, frogs. Ben must explain...

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• Ozzy Ozone (En)

  Ozzy Ozone and Alberta the Albatross take students on a voyage of discovery to learn exactly what is attacking the ozone layer. This animated video informs students on the role the ozone layer plays in protecting us from the sun’s rays, the natural...

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• Come Out Muskrats!

  This picture book with its simple text fosters an appreciation for nature and wetlands.  The muskrats are urged to come out of their house and spend time in the marsh.  They finally emerge to eat cattails, dry their fur and swim around, all...

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