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  Cell Wall Chemistry of Biofuel

  This module focuses on the production of sugar (glucose and maltose) from cornstarch. The first lesson from this module relates glucose production from cornstarch to ethanol fuel production from corn stover. Another lesson uses a...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Food and Agriculture, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Science, Technology and Skilled Trades, Chemistry, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Chaînes alimentaires et changement climatique

  Les élèves vont comprendre ce qu’est une chaîne alimentaire, décrire des chaînes alimentaires. Ils vont aussi expliquer comment la disparition d’un maillon d’une chaîne...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Food and Agriculture
  Subject:Science
  Level:Primary / Elementary
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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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  Climate Change in Uganda

  Through an interview with Ugandan natives, noticeable changes in the Ugandan environment are discussed in relation to farming practice, water scarcity, threats of famine, health impacts and resulting adaptations.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Health, Water Issues
  Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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  Climate Change Photo Essay

  A photo essay that captures the affects of climate change on rainfall, temperature, food security and health and the vulnerability that results.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Health, Social Justice
  Subject:Geography, Visual Arts, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Composting in the Classroom

  In this lesson, students will be able to understand what composting is, why it is important, and how to begin composting themselves. They will apply these concepts by designing and proposing a composting program at school.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Recycling and Waste Management, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Science, English / Language Arts
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Cutting Down on Trash Video

  This video introduces students to the concept of composting to create healthy soil. The Greens take a funny look at composting through discussing the smells of decomposing foods, but it turns out the smell that they’re noticing...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Solutions
  Subject:Science, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
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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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  Egypt and Climate Change

  This video highlights the physical and social impacts of climate change on Egypt. Climate Change is a major hazard affecting our planet. In Egypt, the United Nations, together with its partners, are trying to combat this phenomenon....

  Type:Video
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Taking Action, Water Issues
  Subject:Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Farming for the Future

  Farming for the Future is one of 40 lessons from "Engaging Students Through Global Issues" (there is a cost for this publication). Through a simulation activity, students experience the challenges, decisions, choices, and...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Food and Agriculture, Social Justice
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Health & Wellbeing, Social Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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