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  A Sunshade for the Polar Bear

  This lesson plan gives children insight into the impact of climate change on other ecosystems and living beings using the polar bear as an example. Students will begin to understand the role that humans play in creating climate change...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Biodiversity, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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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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  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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  Butterfly Life Cycles

  Students identify life cycle stages of butterflies. Older students learn threats facing the endangered Karner blue butterfly at each stage in its life cycle.  

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Biodiversity
  Subject:Science, Visual Arts, History and Social Science, Biology
  Level:Primary / Elementary
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6
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  Can farming affect biodiversity?

  Students play a detective mission game in which they visit a farm and surrounding area and observe differences in ecosystems and in plant and animal species to learn how farming practices can affect the environment and biodiversity....

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture
  Subject:Science, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Cary Fowler: One seed at a time, protecting the future of food

  In this video, Cary Fowler disscusses the ways in which the varieties of wheat, corn and rice we grow today may not thrive in a future threatened by climate change. Bringing forth the idea of sustainability and stressing to his...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Biodiversity, Food and Agriculture, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Chaînes alimentaires et changement climatique

  Les élèves vont comprendre ce qu’est une chaîne alimentaire, décrire des chaînes alimentaires. Ils vont aussi expliquer comment la disparition d’un maillon d’une chaîne...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture
  Subject:Science
  Level:Primary / Elementary
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  City of Toronto - Every Tree Counts

  This resource displays the findings of a 2007 citywide tree canopy study for the city of Toronto focusing on the sustainability of Urban Forestry and the recreational/health benefits it provides to local communities. The research...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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  City of Toronto's Urban Forestry Health Care

  This website provides information on improving the health of trees within the city of Toronto. The website provides pamphlets and resources on various diseases and invasive species that impact the health of trees within the city....

  Type:Research
  Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Geography, Health & Wellbeing, Global Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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