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  The Transformation of Waste to Compost

  Throughout these activities, students will learn about the global production of food and the importance of buying local food. Through experiential learning, students will begin to act as stewards of the environment. Through learning...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Business and Economics, Food and Agriculture, Recycling and Waste Management
  Subject:Science, Geography, Family/Consumer Studies, Environmental Studies
  Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle
  Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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  Thermal Islands

  This module discusses the growing problem associated with heat waves and air qualities in urban enviornments. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to further...

  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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  Through the Eyes of a Boy / Through the Camera of a Girl

  This short film has been produced by Mery, 17, from El Salvador with the support of Plan. She documents the life of a young boy from a coffee plantation, and how it is affected by climate change. The video was first screened at the...

  Type:Video
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Natural Disasters, Social Justice
  Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
  Level:Secondary
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  Toronto's Future Weather and Climate Driver Study vol 1

  Produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with SENES Consultants Limited, this 2011 study looks at the impact of global and regional climate change on the city of Toronto. The source uses several climate models in to create...

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Generation, Natural Disasters
  Subject:Science, Geography, Environmental Studies
  Level:Secondary
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  Tourism and Recreation In a Changing Climate (Ontario)

  Tourism and Recreation In a Changing Climate (Ontario) : A factsheet on the impacts of climate change on tourism and recreation in Ontario.

  Type:Research
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Health, Solutions
  Subject:Geography, Physical Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
  Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  Transportation to School

  Students conduct a audit of how students and teachers get to and from school. Audit data is then added to a map of the school catchment area. From this, students explore the impacts of energy used in transportation and identify active...

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Energy Use and Conservation, Taking Action, Transportation
  Subject:Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  Level:Secondary
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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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  Using a Very, Very Simple Climate Model in the Classroom

  Through a simple online model, students learn about the relationship between average global temperature and carbon dioxide emissions while predicting temperature change over the 21st Century.

  Type:Lesson Plan
  Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Science and Technology
  Subject:Mathematics, Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
  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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  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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