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  • Sustainable Development

    Alberta Tomorrow

    Alberta Tomorrow  provides a free educational tool that uses cutting edge GIS technology and satellite imagery to simulate the future effects of human activities on Alberta's wildlife habitat, ecosystem services, and...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Sustainable Development
    Subject:History and Social Science, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Biology
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Ecosystems

    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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  • Solutions

    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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  • Biodiversity

    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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  • 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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  • Taking Action

    Changement Climatique : Analogies

    Une variété d’objets servent de liens analogiques et illustrent les raisons pour lesquelles le changement climatique se produit ainsi que les répercussions qui s’ensuivent.

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Taking Action
    Subject:Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 4 5 6 7 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 Metaphors

    A variety of objects provide students with metaphors for why climate change is occurring and the impacts resulting from it. This activity provides students with an easy entry into understanding the science behind climate change and...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Natural Resources, Science and Technology, Taking Action
    Subject:Science, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Air, Atmosphere and Climate

    Climate Change Science Module

    Welcome to the Climate Change Science Module , a comprehensive package of lessons, learning activities and supplemental resources on climate change designed for the Climate Change unit in the Ontario Grade 10 Science course (Academic...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
    Subject:Science, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
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  • Air, Atmosphere and Climate

    Climate Change Science Module - Lesson #1: Sila Alangotok Video

    This introductory lesson to the Climate Change Science Unit begins with a pre-test diagnostic following by an introduction to the concept of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and its role in understanding Climate Change as well as its...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
    Subject:Science, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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