Education Database
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Using Real-Life Data to Understand Climate Change
This lesson is aimed at increasing students' general knowledge of climate change on local, national and global scales and how such changes in climate will affect humans. This lesson provides data detailing the average annual...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
Subject:Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Vermicomposting
This unit is composed of 5 lessons that aim to teach students the process of vermicomposting in order to practice and encourage the recycling of food waste.
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Recycling and Waste Management, Solutions, Sustainable Development
Subject:Science, Family/Consumer Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Wake Up, Freak Out, Then Get a Grip
A short animated film about the feedback loops likely to lead to catastrophic climate change, by Leo Murray. This resource is an incredible explanation of the severity of climate change in association with various interacting systems....
Type:Video
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Social Justice
Subject:Science, Social Studies, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Warming Waters
A case study on how climate change threatens cold water fish. Issues such as pollution, overfishing, and invasive species are discussed in relation to their implication on fish populations.
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Water Issues
Subject:Science, Biology, Environmental Science
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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Water
This resource introduces water as an essential element in the life of all species. Students conduct experiments to understand the properties of salt water versus fresh water. By studying the changing habitat of the polar bear,...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Health, Water Issues
Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Water Resources and Hydroclimate
This link provides a concise explanation of water resources and hydroclimates, explaining how climate change affects these issues and providing links to additional publications and research on the issue.
Type:Research
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Water Issues
Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies
Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Water Vapor: Feedback or Forcing? (Pilot)
This module is on water vapor's role in the atmosphere and climate change. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to further their understanding and...
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Water Issues
Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Studies
Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
Grade:K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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Watershed Monitoring and Reporting Progress Summary
Published by Toronto and Region Conservation for the Living City , this 2014 report highlights the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program and additional projections. This resource has been to chosen for students to use in...
Type:Research
Topic:Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Water Issues
Subject:Science, Environmental Studies
Level:Secondary
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Watersheds and Climate Change, Ask-an-Expert
Paul Lehman is the General Manager of Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) — the conservation agency responsible for the Carp and Mississippi watersheds in the Ottawa Valley in Ontario. Climate Change Where I...
Type:Research
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Ecosystems, Water Issues
Subject:Science, Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
Level:Secondary
Grade: 9 10 11 12
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What does biodiversity have to do with the food we eat?
Students keep a daily food log for three days. After, they investigate how their food consumption depends on genetic and species diversity.
Type:Lesson Plan
Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture
Subject:Mathematics, Science, Health & Wellbeing
Level:Primary / Elementary
Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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