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  Mountain Glaciers: Going, Going, Gone?

  This module provides teachers with resources and activities to introduce students to the effects of climate change on mountain glaciers. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Water Issues
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Studies
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Nuclear Energy

  A series of videos that discuss nuclear energy production, waste management, Canadian nuclear power plants and information on the Fukushima nuclear power plant. An interesting debate on the necessity of nuclear energy is offered.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation
  Subject:Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Ocean Wave and Tidal Energy

  The teacher's guide was created to support and build upon the interest and enthusiasm of teachers and students for learning about renewable energy opportunities on their 'door step'. With rising awareness of green energy...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Generation, Science and Technology
  Subject:Science, Technology and Skilled Trades
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Solar Energy

  A series of videos that discuss photovoltaics, solar cell functioning, new solar technologies and use of solar energy. Canadian content includes coverage of Montreal’s John Molson building with cutting edge solar technology.

  Type:Video
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Renewable Energy
  Subject:Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Science
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Sugaring

  This multimedia video produced by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board follows Kat Becker and Tony Shultz, third generation maple syrup producers in Athens, WI, through a day of sugaring. Kat and Tony describe the process of...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Business and Economics, Ecosystems, Natural Resources
  Subject:Science, Technology and Skilled Trades, Biology
  Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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  Sulfur Dioxide: Its Role in Climate Change

  This module provides teachers with resources and activities to introduce students to the role of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere and the sources responsible for fluctuating levels on Earth. After reading through the scenario and...

  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
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  Sunspots

  This module provides teachers with resources and activities on the sun, sunspots and the effecst of the sun's rays. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Health
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Health & Wellbeing, Technology and Skilled Trades
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Sustaining My Community with Renewable Energy

  In this module students are tasked with exploring ways to provide their community with safe, renewable energy that will sustain their needs. Looking back at our history with different energy sources and the consequences of these...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
  Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  Technology and Oil

  This lesson uses "Adventures in Energy" as a springboard to get students to think about how they – and how we as a society – depend on oil. While they may be aware that oil and natural gases are used to heat...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Generation, Energy Use and Conservation, Natural Resources
  Subject:Science, Technology and Skilled Trades, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  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
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