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  Triple Bottom Line - The Economist

  A short article outlining the triple bottom line approach; taking into account people, profit and the planet.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Solutions, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Turbulence and How to Avoid it

  Wind turbines work best when they are exposed to consistent winds moving with constant speed and direction. Turbulence (“swirling winds”) causes problems. In this lesson, students will investigate turbulence generated by...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Mathematics, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Physics, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 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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  What is a Carbon Offset?

  What is a carbon offset?

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, Geography, Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 10 11 12
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  Who Polluted the River?

  In this activity, students participate in an interactive story and learn how, as human populations have increased and land uses have changed, many of our rivers have become polluted. This example demonstrates that just as we each...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Sustainable Development, Water Issues
  Subject:Science, English / Language Arts, Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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  Why Marrying Ecology and Economics is Essential - New Scientist

  A news articles that emphasizes the importance of considering the economic value of ecosystem services and the importance of ecological economics. Link:...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Business and Economics, Ecosystems, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Economics, Business Education, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Wind Energy Experiment

  This experiment shows students how wind energy can generate electricity. Specifically, it shows how wind propeller design affects the efficiency of wind machines.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Wind Energy: A Global Comparison

  In this lesson, students will critically consider the use of wind energy in Canada as it compares to other countries.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Social Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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