Education Database
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A Thousand Shades of White
Spectacular scenes from the Ilulissat Icefjord and the Greenland Ice Cap. These images were filmed during the 2006 Climate Change College, during which 6 students from the UK and the Netherlands ventured into the Arctic wilderness to...
Type:Video
Topic:Ecosystems, Taking Action, Water Issues
Subject:Geography, Visual Arts, Social Studies, Global Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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A Warming Climate Takes its Toll on Polar Bears of Hudson Bay
This film shows a mother and her two cubs experiencing the severe effects of global warming. It contains graphic material that some may find extremely disturbing. However, this is real life for polar bears due to their harsh living...
Type:Video
Topic:Ecosystems, Water Issues
Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Anders Oskal Interview
Anders Oskal, Executive Director of the International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry, gives some fascinating insights into what exactly reindeer herding is, and the very real challenges climate change poses for them. He explains how...
Type:Video
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Bearly Any Ice
The predator-prey relationship between polar bears and ringed seals is simulated in this active tag game. It also demonstrates the dramatic impact of increasing global temperature on polar bear survival by linking changes in food...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Ecosystems
Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Bill Hare on the Cancun Agreements
Climate Change verteran and adviser to AOSIS, Bill Hare talks about his concerns for the week ahead, in particular he emphasises that we need to get down to the substantive issues. He explores what the Cancun Agreements mean in...
Type:Video
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Governance
Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Biodiversity and Climate Change
This video discusses impacts of climate change on biodiversity. Rate of species disappearance are discussed in relation to implications for biodiversity and human health.
Type:Video
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Subject:Science, Biology, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
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Biodiversity, Food and Farming for a Healthy Planet
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity wants to support you in guiding students through a fascinating and exciting exploration of biodiversity issues. This educational module on biodiversity and agriculture is...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture
Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Birds Taking Flight
A case study on how climate change threatens birds. This case study discusses the impacts over time, common threats, adaptations and steps that we can take to protect birds from the impacts of climate change.
Type:Research
Topic:Ecosystems, Solutions
Subject:Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Bring Back the Wild: Grade 1 Unit Plan
This unit is designed to help teach your students about biodiversity in a cross curricular approach. Specifically, there are three lesson plans available that will help teach strands within the Science and Language curriculum. The...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Ecosystems, Taking Action
Subject:Science, English / Language Arts
Level:Primary / Elementary
Grade: 1 2 3
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Building Resilience to Climate Risks
C3 is a climate change and sustainability agency in Alberta. “Building Resilience to Climate Risks” is a document of 44 slides from a September 2013 webinar with many graphs and infographics – almost all of which...
Type:Research
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Natural Disasters
Subject:Science, Geography, Civics & Citizenship, Environmental Studies, Aboriginal Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 6 12
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