This resource contains three lessons which deal with the issue of unsafe drinking water by focusing on the role that viruses and bacteria play in contaminating water. Activities include two simulations- one modelling pathogen transmission in a population,...
This interesting resource teaches students about bats in an effort to dispel negative myths and demonstrate the important contributions these animals make. It offers both a teacher's guide and a student booklet. The teacher's guide includes...
This resource examines the biodiversity and the complexity of the various life forms that make up Canadian forests. The emphasis is on helping students appreciate the relationships and interdependence of all species in this ecosystem. Students learn...
This is a good introductory resource to help students define global issues and understand their interconnections.Students develop criteria for determining what makes an issue global in scope, brainstorm and list global issues, group (i.e. rain forest...
This kit is designed to help teachers explore Canada's forests with their students. It will help explain sustainable forest management and show why it is important to Canada in terms of the economy, society and environment. Through 8 lessons, students...
This resource provides 9 distinct lessons (gr. 4 to 12 levels) on topics related to Species at Risk and the role of forests in sheltering and supporting wildlife species in Canada. The lessons follow the Pan-Canadian curriculum and are designed...
This resource provides 8 lessons (primary to grade 12) on topics related to the Boreal Forest including the role of forests in sheltering and supporting wildlife species in Canada. The lessons follow the Pan-Canadian curriculum and...
This is a very thorough resource that addresses the life cycle of the Mountain Pine Beetles with particular emphasis on the problems associated with cyclical outbreaks taking place in Alberta and the Western Provinces. This Canadian resource offers...
Students take a close look at the ecology of the Black Bear to demonstrate the interactions that characterize ecosystems. Four highly engaging lessons explore a number of key ecological concepts. In lesson one students particpate in a game of...
Prior to the main simulation activity that deals with small scale, family farming in African villages, students are asked to discuss personal experiences of farming and hunger and to define food security, subsistence farming and malnutrition. Through...
This resource is designed to help young children become aware of the scarcity of clean water, learn where fresh water comes from, and recognize the need to protect it. There are three lessons and each one is based on a different narrative. In...
Black Bear Ecology focuses on educating students about the fascinating world of black bears. This resource aims to generate awareness about black bears – their biological needs; their behaviour and how human action influence bears. The resource...
In Sum of the Parts students define point and non-point pollution and consider how their choices contribute to pollution and shaping the world they live in. Students are given a riverfront piece of land and one million dollars to develop it with. They...
Black Bear Ecology Life Systems – Habitats and Communities focuses on educating students about the black bear habitat. This resource aims to generate awareness about black bears habitats, ecosystems and the species within; their needs, their adaptations...
Canada’s Forests - Learning from the Past, Building for the Future explores Canada’s rich forest heritage and the development of sustainable forest practices to ensure healthy ecosystems. The resource takes a look at the past, present and...
The Boreal Forest – A Global Legacy explores the natural wealth of the Boreal forest, its biodiversity, economic value and social and cultural importance. The resource helps students of all ages learn about the Boreal forest by incorporating boreal...
This lesson introduces students to the concept of sustainable development and provides them with an opportunity to explore its principles. The three components of sustainability: economy, environment, and society are explained to...
The Wetlands and the World program features an activity guide consisting of a series of engaging lessons designed to increase student understanding and appreciation of wetlands and at the same time developing their English language literacy...
This three-lesson math package promotes the development of math skills within the context of teaching about global issues and sustainability. Using real data students participate in activities that touch on credit card debt and national budgeting, investigate...
This resource is designed to be used by educators as a tool to teach about environmental integrity, social justice, democracy, nonviolence and peace through a variety of age-appropriate activities. It provides detailed outlines for four main...