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Changing climate could end a time-honoured tradition
This short article, accessible to students summarizes some of the recent research into the effects of climate change on maple trees and maple syrup production. It discusses what might need to be done to mitigate the effects on...
Type:Research
Topic:Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture, Taking Action
Subject:Geography, Economics, Family/Consumer Studies, Career Education, Social Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Citizen Climate
Citizen Climate is for high school students and focuses on global climate solutions. This curriculum emphasizes civic engagement and helps teachers and students understand the critical and complex climate solutions being discussed on...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Taking Action
Subject:English / Language Arts, Economics, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Coal Economics
The second of 5 modules offered by the Canadian Coal Association on coal education. This module discusses a history of coal and economics, aspects of modern industry, related careers, skills and training, exports and innovation. This...
Type:Research
Topic:Business and Economics, Energy Generation, Renewable Energy
Subject:Science, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Computer Studies: Suggested Financial Literacy Activities - Associations for Computer Science Educators
Google documents database of activity ideas created by computer science educators for students in grade 10-12. Activities use computer science as a way to make financial calculations. Link:...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Business and Economics, Science and Technology, Sustainable Development
Subject:Economics, Technology and Skilled Trades, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Secondary
Grade: 10 11 12
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Consumer Considerations and Choice - Ontario Philosophy Teachers’ Association
Lesson plans for grade 12 philosophy students. Focus is on what should be considered before purchase and the results of consumer choice. Link: http://ontariophilosophy.ca/grade-12/
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
Subject:Economics, Business Education, Family/Consumer Studies, Social Studies
Level:Secondary
Grade: 12
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Creative Change, Education Solutions - Cloud Insitute
Creative Change Educational Solutions is a nonprofit organization focused making education for sustainability a focus of K-12 policy and practice. Organization strives to bridge between educational institutions and sustainability...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions, Sustainable Development
Subject:Geography, Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Death by Boredom: The Problem of Teaching Financial Literacy - The Globe and Mail
Article detailing an interview with Moshe Milevsky, a finance professor at York University’s Schulich School of Business and author of a new book called King William’s Tontine, about the importance of teaching financial literacy and how...
Type:Research
Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
Subject:English / Language Arts, Economics, Business Education, English as a Second Language
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 8 9 10 11 12
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Developing an Ontario Maple Syrup Sector Profile: A Value Chain Analysis
This is an executive summary of the following research: From the document " The research examined the Ontario maple syrup industry from an economic analysis perspective, utilizing the value chain approach. In...
Type:Research
Topic:Business and Economics, Food and Agriculture, Natural Resources
Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 8 9 10 11 12
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EduGAINS Financial Literacy Resources - EduGAINS
A series of videos that document grade 9-12 students as they learn about finances. The videos include interviews with students and teachers.
Type:Video
Topic:Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
Subject:Economics, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 8 9 10 11 12
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Electro City online energy game
This is an engaging game where students are the mayor of a city. They need to make energy decisions that will affect the environment, population and budget. http://www.electrocity.co.nz Teachers can access information...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Natural Resources, Renewable Energy
Subject:Economics, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
Grade: 5 6 7 8
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