Description

This resource introduces students to the proposed pipeline that oil companies want to build in the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories. By learning about the plants, animals and human communities that live near the Mackenzie Valley wetlands, students will understand the importance of protecting habitats before the pipeline is built. They will also look at the ways we extract and use fossil fuels for energy and gain awareness about the need for global environmental initiatives like the Kyoto Accord. The activities encourage students to explore the differences between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, and to pursue creative alternatives for clean energy

Time Required: 1-2 lessons

Language: English