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  6 Effective Ways to Build a Sustainable Business - Entrepreneur India

  An article by, Vanitha Narayanan, Managing Director of IBM India Private Limited, about how startups can build sustainable businesses in future.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  A System Redesign

  A System Redesign is one lesson from "Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy". In this lesson, students recall the hidden impacts associated with various components of the materials economy (the system of...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Recycling and Waste Management, Solutions
  Subject:Science, Economics, Social Studies, Global Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Alternative Forms of Transportation: The Bicycle

  During this lesson, students will examine the many factors invovled in transportation infrastructure and acknowledge the variety of opinions when it comes to transportation laws and regulations. They will comprehend the economic,...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Health, Taking Action, Transportation
  Subject:Economics, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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  Are There Marketing Benefits for Embracing Climate Change for Business?

  This video interview describes ways in which companies reduce their carbon emissions through direct reductions or offsets. Marketing tools to publicize green initiatives are also discussed.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies
  Level:Secondary
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  Ask-an-Expert about Maple Syrup Production and Climate Change (CCWIL)

  Ask Bryce Gunson — our expert — your question or questions on maple syrup production and climate change. Prepare and email your questions and you'll get your answer. This fits well with the Climate Change in...

  Type:Collaborative Project
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Food and Agriculture, Natural Resources
  Subject:Geography, Economics, Environmental Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Automobile Choices and Alternative Fuel

  In the lesson, students will learn about the impacts of gasoline-powered cars as well as alternative fuel options such as ethanol, biofuel, electric, hydrogen and compressed natural gas. Students will have an opportunity to partake in...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Sustainable Development
  Subject:English / Language Arts, Economics, Social Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Best practices in climate resilience: from six major North American cities

  Published by the city of Toronto's environment and energy division, this resource reviews the practice of supporting climate resilience in six major North American cities and contrasts them to programs and actions supporting climate...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Natural Resources
  Subject:Science, Geography, Economics
  Level:Secondary
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  Building futures in Manitoba - Canadian Foundation for Economic Education)

  The “Building Futures” project aims to integrate a basic economic and financial education into the Manitoba curriculum in grades 4-10. Site contains information and lesson plans. Link: http://buildingfutures.exsite.ca/the-project/

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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  Carbon City

  Carbon City is an education module designed to help students explore the sources and effects of carbon dioxide in urban centres. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Globalization, Transportation
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Economics, Technology and Skilled Trades
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Center for Sustainable Economics

  CSE works to speed the transition to a sustainable society through rigorous analysis of policy, programs, and projects, by developing creative solutions for government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and educators, and by providing...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:English / Language Arts, Geography, Economics, Business Education, Social Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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