Search Results (260)

• 

  The Effects of Climate Change on Recreation and Tourism in the Prairies

  This paper focuses on the effect that changing weather and climate will have on tourism and recreation in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Solutions, Taking Action
  Subject:Geography, Health & Wellbeing, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Future of Snow and Skiing in a Warming World

  Panel discussion on the future of snow and skiinig  The panelists: Sara Renner  – Four-time Olympian and 2006 silver medalist who co-led the Canadian alpine and cross country ski team members in going carbon...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  Subject:Science, Geography, Health & Wellbeing, Physical Education, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The GREENS Activity Guide

  A teacher’s or parent’s guide that offers six activities that focus on “cutting down on trash”, “recycling and reducing” and “global warming and our carbon footprint”.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Recycling and Waste Management, Solutions
  Subject:Science, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Role of Clouds in Global Climate Change: The blanket vs. the umbrella

  This module provides students with resources on clouds and their role in climate change. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to further their understanding...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  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
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Role of CO2 - The Greenhouse Effect

  By conducting a simple experiment, students are introduced to the natural greenhouse effect of Earth’s atmosphere. A clear plastic bottle and lamp simulate the interactions between the Earth and incoming solar radiation....

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, English / Language Arts, Social Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Saskatchewan Citizens’ Hearings on Climate Change

  On November 1st and 2nd of 2013, citizens, activists, experts, and decision-makers came together in Saskatoon to learn and talk about climate change—the threats it poses and the urgent actions required if we are to escape its...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Governance, Taking Action
  Subject:Geography, Civics & Citizenship, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment -Programs & Services

  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment website  provides data on their policies in the  "programs & services" section. Climate change is a long term shift in weather patterns. Since the...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation
  Subject:Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Scientific Guide to Global Warming Skepticism

  Scientific skepticism is healthy. In fact, science by its very nature is skeptical. Genuine skepticims means considering the full body of evidence before coming to a conclusion. However, when you take a close look at arguments...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate
  Subject:Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Story of Bottled Water

  This film explores the bottled water industrys attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces.    The film concludes with...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Recycling and Waste Management, Solutions
  Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  Rating:

  

  ---

• 

  The Story of Electronics

  The Story of Electronics explores the collateral damage which high-tech electronics have caused to our environment and society —25 million tons of e-waste and counting have poisoned our world and left the public holding the bill. Host...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Business and Economics, Recycling and Waste Management
  Subject:Science, Civics & Citizenship, Business Education, Social Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade:
  Rating:

  

  ---