The ESD resource aims at educating students about the protective role of the ozone layer and the causes and consequences of its depletion. Through a variety of practical, hands-on activities students learn concrete and simple solutions to help protect...
The Ozonaction Education Pack provides a series of activities that will allow students to learn about the ozone layer, its depletion and possible actions to reduce the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs). Students will also develop action...
Ozzy Ozone and Alberta the Albatross take students on a voyage of discovery to learn exactly what is attacking the ozone layer. This animated video informs students on the role the ozone layer plays in protecting us from the sun’s rays, the natural...
Just like his famous namesake, Winston the polar bear is a leader and fighter whose cause is global warming and its impacts on the ice of Hudson's Bay. Winston knows that to save his home he must educate the human visitors who come to observe the...
“Weather makers” is a comprehensive teaching unit on climate change. Its 15 lessons are organized into 3 sections. Tuning in: With the help of engaging video shorts and stunning images students work in pairs and small groups to...
Around 30 years ago, scientist found a massive and growing hole in the ozone layer. How is it doing today? This video presents a quick and concise overview of the ozone layer - what it is, what caused the thinning of the ozone layer, the international...
This STEM resource focuses on the topic of renewable energy and is comprised of three interrelated activities to help students discuss and explore this subject: ACTIVITY #1: What keeps your lights on ? In this preliminary activity the students are asked...
This one day lesson plan explores how the Arctic is changing through a series of demonstrations, discussions and the viewing of a slideshow. The lessons and activities have been designed to follow on from one another, building student’s understanding...
In this STEM activity the students are issued a challenge of creating a useful item out of an assortment of "trash" and recycled items provided by the teacher. The activity is rendered more complex by the limited availability of bonding materials...
This storybook recounts the adventures of Anita and her friends, Simon and Denis, as they learn about climate change. From their home in Boston to Greenland and the Maldives, the children learn of the impact of climate change on Earth with the help...
The activities in this lesson are meant to accompany the storybook "What in the World is Happening to our Climate?". The lesson plan consists of three distinct activities: Activity 1: Weather Adds Up to Climate In this hands-on activity that runs...
Next Generation Climate is a six lesson, STEM climate change resource that has students investigate the cause of the global temperature change, research the major repercussions of climate change, and find out how they can monitor and minimize those repercussions....
The Climate Atlas of Canada is an interactive tool for students and teachers to learn about climate change in Canada. This engaging tool was created to communicate the severity of climate change in the Prairie provinces. It combines climate science, mapping,...
Playing the Clean Air Game is a great way to initiate discussion of the importance of protecting the atmosphere and help students understand distinctions between air pollutants and greenhouse gases. The objectives of the game are to acquaint students...
Writing Letters to the Earth is an activity based resource to help students deepen their connection with the natural world and the people they are sharing it with. These resource pack includes videos, discussion questions and exercises like debates and...
Saving Planet Earthly is the first book in a series of adventures of Thoko and her friends from around the world. They learn how climate change affects them and the plants and animals they live with. This series of books is electronic with the option...
This introductory video to the video series, A Sick Planet, sets the stage for learning by briefly describing how the planet is sick. It introduces the term "Rapid Climate Change" and asks some reflection questions of the viewer. It also explains the...
This engaging lesson introduces students to the topic of air quality and the EPA's Air Quality Index by means of a story book and reflection exercises. The students will begin with a KWL chart or mind map focused on air quality. The teacher will...
"Air Pollution 101" begins with an explanation of exactly what air pollution is. The video continues by detailing the causes of air pollution from natural sources and human activity. It also explains three types of human-caused air pollution: greenhouse...
Healthy Air Versus Polluted Air Quality is a short activity that focuses on the causes of air pollution and how air quality effects our health. The activity begins with a class discussion of what affects air quality both positively and negatively. Next...