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  • Natural Disasters

    ' Climate Change Where I Live

    Climate Change Where I Live (CCWIL) is a unique approach to teaching and learning about climate change that takes this global and often daunting issue down to the local level, facilitating student inquiry into the impacts of...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Food and Agriculture, Natural Disasters
    Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Natural Resources

    Adventures in Energy - An Interactive Look at Oil and Natural Gas

    This one-of-a-kind interactive learning tool highlights the cutting-edge technologies and practices used in the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas. Chock full of illustrations and animations,...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Natural Resources
    Subject:Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Air, Atmosphere and Climate

    Arctic Oscillation

    'Arctic Ossilation' is a module designed to help students explore the history and importance of arctic oscillation and predict what a change in phase might mean. After reading through the scenario and using the additional...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
    Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Air, Atmosphere and Climate

    Carbon Dioxide Trends

    Carbon Dioxide Trends is Lesson 2 from "Climate Change: Connections & Solutions" for grades 9 to 12. In this lesson, students graph data to examine seasonal and long-term atmospheric carbon dioxide trends during the past...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
    Subject:Mathematics, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Taking Action

    Carbon Sinks and Sources

    Through questioning and partnering, students gain an understanding of the complex system of carbon cycling that works to balance the levels of carbon in our atmosphere. It is important for students to understand that simple choices...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Taking Action
    Subject:Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Air, Atmosphere and Climate

    CBC Media Panel on Climate Change and Extreme Weather

    A CBC Media Panel on climate change and extreme weather (Winnipeg) — although specific to a particular city, this is a good resource to initiate an Inquiry — the link between climate change and taking a shower? Audio...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
    Subject:Science, Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Water Issues

    Climate Change and Its Impact On Water Management

    An explanation of how water levels in a watershed (in this case the Mississippi Valley Watershed) can be controlled and managed through the seasons and to mitigate extreme weather events like floods. Useful in understanding how the...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Natural Disasters, Water Issues
    Subject:Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Ecosystems

    Climate Change and Maple Syrup

    A series of online articles that explore the impacts of climate change on maple trees and the the production of maple syrup. Could support student inquiry into the effects of climate change on their local environment, on the local...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Aboriginal Rights and Knowledge, Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems
    Subject:Geography, Environmental Studies, Religion, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Taking Action

    Climate Change Denial

    This activity explores the phenomenon of climate change denial, what lies behind it and the dangers it presents. Students will also discuss what might be dont to confront climate change denial and create viable solutions for their...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Science and Technology, Taking Action
    Subject:Behavioral Studies, Environmental Studies, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Taking Action

    Climate Change Despair and Empowerment Activity

    This activity encourages students to share their thoughts and anxieties surrounding climate change in a community circle. The goal is to help students discover their common fears in hopes of fostering a readiness for shared...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Social Justice, Taking Action
    Subject:Environmental Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Law, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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