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The 3 R's in the Forest by HCTF Education
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- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and…
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and reproduction in all organisms cycles through the ecosystem and Earth processes. All life needs certain matter in order to stay alive. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus, and water; oxygen for many but not all animals; and carbon dioxide for plants, to name a few kinds of matter.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecosystem
- Ecology
- Recycling
- Decomposers
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_DetectiveSheet_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_GuidedImagery_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- To understand, through guided visualization (part 1) and hands-on investigations (part 2), how matter cycles through an ecosystem. To gain an understanding of decomposition, a community of forest recyclers, and the critical role decomposers play in the food web and the cycling of matter.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
2 recommendations
Be a Biodiversity Detective!
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- pre-K
- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in …
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- pre-K
- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in their backyard (schoolyard) by selecting and mapping out areas they expect to be high in biodiversity in part one. Part two uses a larger area to make observations about the area by using “biodiversity clues.”
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Food Webs
- Species Diversity
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BiodiversityDetective_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
0 recommendations
Climate change heroes posters and lesson plans
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- Other
- Grade Level
- 4
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- CASJ - 2 years ago
- Description
- These poster and lesson plans support K–12 teache…
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- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 4
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- CASJ - 2 years ago
- Description
- These poster and lesson plans support K–12 teachers in becoming climate change heroes by inspiring students to understand and take actions on climate change.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Environmental Science
- Duration
- Variety of lessons ranging in duration.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 25, 2018
5 recommendations
1263 downloads
Climate Change: Passing Gas
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
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- CASJ - 3 years ago
- Description
- In this lesson, students engage in an experientia…
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
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- 7
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- CASJ - 3 years ago
- Description
- In this lesson, students engage in an experiential learning activity, acting out the accumulation of gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Through this and related activities, the lesson reinforces understanding of the impact of human behaviour on climate change. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Environmental Science
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- climate change
- global warming
- environment
- greenhouse gases
- earth
- atmosphere
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
0 recommendations
61 downloads
Climate Change & Tipping Points: Cascading Events onto Hothouse Earth or Stabilized Earth
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Report/Study
- Grade Level
- 8
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- Adult
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- Harold Gopaul - 6 months ago
- Description
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding an…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Report/Study
- Grade Level
- 8
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- Harold Gopaul - 6 months ago
- Description
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding an increase of 2 degrees Celsius by 2100 is our goal. By continuing to increase fossil fuel consumption and not advancing renewable energy our civilization would be a risk. Tipping points and cascading events become more likely.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Climate change
- Projecting Environmental Impacts
- Learning Standards
- Environmental and Climate Change education for Sciences 8-12, Social Studies 8-11, Earth Science 11, Geography 12
- Duration
- 2-4 Hours
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 21, 2020
7 recommendations
4557 downloads
CLIMATE CRISIS: Physical Science, Natural Variability & Anthropogenic Impacts & Mitigating Global Warming - 2020/2021 Revised & Updated Edition
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- Lesson Plan
- Classroom printables
- Worksheet
- Report/Study
- Grade Level
- 7
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- Harold Gopaul - 4 years ago
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- This text is illustrated with updated graphs, pho…
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- Lesson Plan
- Classroom printables
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- Report/Study
- Grade Level
- 7
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- Harold Gopaul - 4 years ago
- Description
- This text is illustrated with updated graphs, photos and cites the work of hundreds of scientists and organizations such as the IPCC, NASA, Environment Canada, Royal Society of Canada, and Natural Resources Canada, to name a few. My resource is an update on the science of climate change, extreme weather, protecting nature and biodiversity, advancing renewable energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with frequent reference to Canada and in particular British Columbia. Global impacts, mitigation and adaptation are explained throughout the text. My ten years of research cites reputable journals, national and international organizations and the media. Research covers climate change from the Arctic to the Antarctic, projection of climate change, how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, El Nino/La Nina, extreme weather, renewables, the oil sands and transport of bitumen, and Canada's contribution at the UN COP meetings. This book is meant as a resource for our youths to make wise decisions about their future. **Revised edition uploaded October 2020.
- Subject
- Applied Skills
- Information Technology
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Social Justice
- Research
- Curriculum
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Law
- Revised Curriculum
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- projecting climate change
- natural variabilty
- BC climate initiatives
- Kyoto to Paris
- Oil pipelines
- Global warming
- ocean circulation
- Deniers of climate change
- renewables
- hydrogen and electric cars
- extreme weather
- pollution
- Learning Standards
- Environmental and Climate Change with curriculum concepts in the Sciences and Social Studies.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jan 12, 2016
0 recommendations
Conservation in Action: Amphibians at Risk
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- Classroom printables
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- 8
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- Chloe W-S - 2 years ago
- Description
- This curriculum resource was produced by and for …
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- Classroom printables
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- 8
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- Chloe W-S - 2 years ago
- Description
- This curriculum resource was produced by and for teachers in partnership with the Wilderness Committee, wildlife biologists and curriculum specialists. It’s intended to give students Grades 8 to 12 the opportunity to learn about species at risk in British Columbia in their local environment, understand the threats and identify what they can do to help. Module 1 is an introduction to species at risk while Module 2 specifically focuses on amphibians. Each module uses a project-based learning approach where students will be introduced to the topic, then develop field investigative skills and participate in citizen science. Our resource contains links to valuable multimedia resources as well as ideas to help students connect with species at risk in their community.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Learning Standards
- Visit http://bcspeciesatrisked.org/educators/links for a comprehensive list of the Learning Standards covered by Conservation in Action.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 15, 2017
0 recommendations
Conservation in Action: Introduction to Species at Risk
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- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 8
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- Chloe W-S - 2 years ago
- Description
- This curriculum resource was produced by and for …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 8
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- 12
- Submitted By
- Chloe W-S - 2 years ago
- Description
- This curriculum resource was produced by and for teachers in partnership with the Wilderness Committee, wildlife biologists and curriculum specialists. It’s intended to give students Grades 8 to 12 the opportunity to learn about species at risk in British Columbia in their local environment, understand the threats and identify what they can do to help. Module 1 is an introduction to species at risk while Module 2 specifically focuses on amphibians. Each module uses a project-based learning approach where students will be introduced to the topic, then develop field investigative skills and participate in citizen science. Our resource contains links to valuable multimedia resources as well as ideas to help students connect with species at risk in their community.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- biodiversity
- endangered species
- habitat
- Learning Standards
- Visit BCSpeciesAtRiskEd.org/educators/links for a comprehensive list of the learning standards that Conservation in Action covers.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 15, 2017
2 recommendations
"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors
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- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
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- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
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- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascinating and complex process of decomposition and lay the foundation for deeper understanding of concepts related to matter and energy transfer in ecosystems. Through exploration and discussion, students go beyond simple definitions. Instead, students discover key characteristics of decomposition as they struggle with creating a sequence for decomposing wood and leaves. They learn the difference between physical decomposition and chemical decomposition and that many things contribute to decomposition, but certain organisms are classified as decomposers. They also search for and discuss evidence of decomposers, make model diagrams to further develop their ideas about the process of decomposition, and discuss decomposition and its role in the cycling of matter. Finally, students are challenged to recognize the evidence and impact of decomposition in the ecosystems they explore.
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- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Ecology
- Ecosystem
- Forest
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Decomposition-Mission.pdf
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/decomposition-mission/
- Learning Standards
- Students will: - Explore, observe, and compare samples of decomposing materials and use reasoning to determine the level of decomposition among them - Search for and classify decomposers (or evidence of them) as fungi, bacteria or invertebrates - Investigate and discuss decomposition as the process of breaking down dead organisms and their waste materials into smaller and simpler forms of matter - Create a model diagram for the process of decomposition - Discuss the role decomposers play in making matter available to living plants
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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1 recommendation
Designing a Resilient Community by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 9
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- Adult
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which studen…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 9
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- Adult
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which students assess their community's ability to respond to crises and develop ideas for making it more resilient. Students participate in project-based learning over several days as they assess their community's ability to respond to crises that threaten both natural and human systems. Then they develop ideas for redesigning their community to be more resilient.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Place-based Education
- Experiential Education
- Climate Change
- Project-based Learning
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/shared_files/CEL_Designing_Resilient_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/designing-resilient-community
- Duration
- 50-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
214 downloads
Environmental Science 11: Diversity and Ecosystem Relationships Lesson and Project
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Kayla Baerg - 2 years ago
- Description
- Through a review of symbiotic relationships as a …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Kayla Baerg - 2 years ago
- Description
- Through a review of symbiotic relationships as a class and through a Kahoot!, students will prepare for, and begin a diversity and relationship modelling group project, focused on a local ecosystem. This lesson plan gives a Kahoot! quiz link, example charts and rubric, and class flow.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- ecosystem
- modelling
- kahoot
- diversity
- symbiotic relationships
- habitat
- local place
- Learning Standards
- Big Ideas: Diversity in Local Ecosystems, Processes and Changes in Local Ecosystems FPPL: Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one's actions. Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge. Learning requires exploration of one's identity. Curricular Competencies: experience and interpret the local environment; construct, analyze and interpret models and/or diagrams Content Competencies: abiotic and edaphic factors; biodiversity - species and their ecological roles, relationships and interactions in ecosystems; population dynamics
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jan 6, 2018
1 recommendation
990 downloads
Environmental Science Draft Ideas
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- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 8
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- 12
- Submitted By
- MacKenzie Bouchard - 2 years ago
- Description
- This document contains tips and tricks for teachi…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- MacKenzie Bouchard - 2 years ago
- Description
- This document contains tips and tricks for teaching the newly proposed Environmental Science coursework that will be implemented with the BC Draft Curriculum in the near future. My goal was to provide teaching strategies, assessment suggestions, field trip opportunities, and classroom ideas that are student led learning opportunities. In this document, you will NOT find worksheets or seat work. My hope was to provide invigorating ideas involving Environmental Science that will spark debate and critical thinking in your classroom. This document may be used or adapted for any science class. This was done as a Teach BC Assignment for my education coursework with the UNBC Education Program. I hope you enjoy it!
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Teaching Strategies
- Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Curriculum
- Learning
- Keywords
- Biology
- Wetland
- Draft Curriculum
- New Curriculum
- Learning Standards
- This document intends to aid teachers in their unit planning for the new Draft Environmental Science 11 and 12 coursework. Included in the article are means for implementing the values of the new curriculum into any science classroom, means for assessment (mainly formative, but could also be used for summative), as well as different methods for teaching the course material, and an included slide show and lesson plan. This was done as an assignment for my UNBC Education Program coursework. I hope you enjoy it!
- Duration
- 15-80 mins
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jan 23, 2018
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Exploring a Forest by HCTF Education
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students explore a forest at designated stations,…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students explore a forest at designated stations, using their vision and, blindfolded, their other senses. By engaging with the forest in a personal, multisensory activity, students will become more sensitive to the components of a forest, and hopefully, treat our landscapes with increased respect.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Health and PE
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ExploringAForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Students will engage the senses to explore the characteristics of a forest.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
Exploring the Great Bear Sea - Elementary Resources
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
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- 7
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Elementary and S…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Elementary and Secondary Curriculum Resources are based on the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future, by Green Fire Productions, and can be used to engage students on an inquiry-based, educational journey through the Great Bear Sea. The Great Bear Sea is a new name given to the North Coast of British Columbia (BC), an area that extends from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the border of BC and Alaska. This region of British Columbia’s coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, has enormous cultural significance to the people who live here, and contains important resources for BC’s economy.
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- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Stories
- Marine Conservation
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Biodiversity
- Marine Stewardship
- Experiential Science
- URLs
- http://www.greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Elementary-2017.pdf
- http://www.greatbearsea.net
- Learning Standards
- All resources are connected to the revised BC curriculum and include lesson plans, supplementary resources and film clips to support classroom learning.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
0 recommendations
Exploring the Great Bear Sea - Secondary Environmental Science
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Heidi Lessman - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Secondary Curric…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Heidi Lessman - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Secondary Curriculum Resources are based on the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future, by Green Fire Productions, and can be used to engage students on an inquiry-based, educational journey through the Great Bear Sea. The Great Bear Sea is a new name given to the North Coast of British Columbia (BC), an area that extends from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the border of BC and Alaska. This region of British Columbia’s coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, has enormous cultural significance to the people who live here, and contains important resources for BC’s economy.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Marine Stewardship
- Traditional and Local Knowledge
- Biodiversity
- Collaborative Science
- URLs
- http://greatbearsea.net/
- http://greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Secondary-Environmental-Science-2017.pdf
- http://greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Secondary-Social-Studies-2017.pdf
- Learning Standards
- All resources are connected to the revised BC curriculum and include lesson plans, supplementary resources and film clips to support classroom learning.
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
0 recommendations
15 downloads
Fish (cod) labeling activity
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
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- Ocean School - École de l'Océan - one month ago
- Description
- Students become detectives and create a case file…
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- Ocean School - École de l'Océan - one month ago
- Description
- Students become detectives and create a case file which presents everything you can learn about a cod when you dissect it. This is a cod body-part labeling activity. We recommend that your child/student watch the linked video in the presentation for the full educational experience. This activity pairs well with our interactive cod dissection: Anatomy of a cod (an analysis activity about the health of a stock of cod) (linked in links).
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts
- Science
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Inquiry-based learning
- critical thinking
- sustainability
- ocean education
- ocean literacy
- Learning Standards
- Ocean School activities are not stand-alone activities (they do not cover all aspects of one topic or subject) but instead are meant to supplement your teaching. Ocean School aligns with BC (and other provincial) curriculums in multiple areas. Here are a handful of alignments for Grade 7: [SCIENCE] Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things - survival needs [ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS] - Create and communicate (writing, speaking, representing) - Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes and audiences.
- Duration
- 20-40 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 4, 2020
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Forest Food Webs by HCTF Education
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince to examine and define the elements of food chains and food webs including abiotic and biotic interactions. Students as ‘food chain roles’ participate in an string webbing activity that demonstrates how roles are inter-connected and the resilience of food webs to adapt to stresses.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Place-based Edcuation
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestFoodWebs_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- The students will be able to: classify forest components into different ecological food web roles; and construct and describe food webs, including non-living aspects of a forest ecosystem.
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
3 recommendations
140 downloads
IB Mandarin 11 Lesson Plan
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- Submitted By
- Tiffany Qi - 2 years ago
- Description
- Lesson Overview: 1. Introduce a song called “??” …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- Submitted By
- Tiffany Qi - 2 years ago
- Description
- Lesson Overview: 1. Introduce a song called “??” and its origination 2.Introduce rhetorical devices and analyze this song
- Subject
- Mandarin
- Languages
- Keywords
- Mandarin
- Chinese
- IB
- URLs
- https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E4%B8%8A%E9%82%AA/14904511#viewPageContent
- https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E4%B8%8A%E9%82%AA/1270334
- Duration
- 50-60 mins
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 29, 2017
1 recommendation
"I Notice, I Wonder, It Reminds Me Of": Exploration Routine by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- During the activity, students pick up a natural o…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- During the activity, students pick up a natural object, such as a leaf, and make “I notice…” statements out loud with a partner, then share some of their observations with the group. They do the same with “I wonder…” questions, and with “It reminds me of…” connections. Then, students practice using these tools while exploring whatever they find interesting. This simple routine can help students get beyond seeing nature as a “green blur,” and lead them to never be bored in nature again.
- Subject
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Field Studies
- Connecting to Nature
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/I-Notice-I-Wonder-It-Reminds-Me-Of.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Students will: - Increase curiosity for and directly engage with aspects of the natural world. - Make observations, ask questions, and relate findings to past experiences. - Learn that descriptive observations are distinct from statements of opinion or identification.
- Duration
- 15-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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1 recommendation
"Jobs in a Biotic Community" by the Center for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and lo…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Other
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and look for organisms that perform different “jobs” in the biotic community. A biotic (or natural) community is made up of the various organisms that live and interact with one another in a particular environment. As in a human community, its members have different roles and depend on each other for survival. In this activity, students examine a study area to find out what organisms live there and the ecological jobs or niches they fill.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biotic
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/CEL_Lesson_Jobs_in_a_Biotic_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/downloadable-resource-jobs-biotic-community
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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2 recommendations
Kootenay Boundary Environmental Education Initiative Inspiration Handbook
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Open links in Chrome.
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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- 10
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Open links in Chrome.
- The KBEE has been working to find ways of enabling teachers to effectively use environmental/place-based education across their teaching practices in order to support students in developing the Core Competencies and achieving the Content, Curricular Competencies and Big Ideas in the Know-Do-Understand model articulated by the BC Ministry of Education, as well as to enhance their students' learning experiences both in and outside of their classrooms.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Outdoor Education
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Place-conscious Learning
- Experiential Education
- Inquiry
- Learning Standards
- https://www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
2 recommendations
160 downloads
Mandarin 9 Lesson Plan on Dongbei Food
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 9
- Submitted By
- Eric Lou - 2 years ago
- Description
- Mandarin 9 lesson plan of basic information about…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 9
- Submitted By
- Eric Lou - 2 years ago
- Description
- Mandarin 9 lesson plan of basic information about "Dongbei" and its food.
- Subject
- Languages
- Mandarin
- Keywords
- Mandarin
- Food
- Duration
- 80 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 4, 2017
4 recommendations
424 downloads
Mandarin 10 Restaurant Conversation Lesson Plan
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- Submitted By
- Grace He - 2 years ago
- Description
- This lesson plan is intended for Mandarin Grade 1…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- Submitted By
- Grace He - 2 years ago
- Description
- This lesson plan is intended for Mandarin Grade 10 class. Students will simulate restaurant experiences by role-playing the customer and the server’s role in a casual restaurant. Teacher will provide a structured restaurant menu with Chinese dishes for students to practice vocabulary and class will learn how to carry out a typical conversations in restaurants.
- Subject
- Languages
- Mandarin
- Duration
- 80 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 30, 2017
1 recommendation
Nature Scene Investigators by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- This activity sets an exciting tone of exploratio…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- This activity sets an exciting tone of exploration and discovery, encouraging an inquiry mindset in students that helps establish a community of curious, active learners. Students gain tools to explore the natural world—and are inspired to discover and attempt to explain the abundant nature mysteries that surround us. NSI works well at the start of a field experience, to get students excited about nature mysteries.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Health and PE
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Ecosystem
- Place-based Education
- Inquiry
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NSI-Nature-Scene-Investigators-2.pdf
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/nsi-nature-scene-investigators-2/
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
0 recommendations
22 downloads
Netukulimk
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- Ocean School - École de l'Océan - one month ago
- Description
- Students are invited to create a survival plan of…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- Submitted By
- Ocean School - École de l'Océan - one month ago
- Description
- Students are invited to create a survival plan of what they would need to survive if they were to live outside in their local habitat. They can only take from the earth and land and must consider factors like season, weather, habitat and ecosystem. "Netukulimk explains Mi’kmaw ways of life, tying together social and economic practices with systems of governance through time. Living in harmony, and taking only what you need, is the true essence of Indigenous ways of being and living." (Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre). Our linked video explores the concept in an accessible way for children and teenagers. Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre has an extensive guide about Teaching About the Mi'kmaq (pdf). This activity is one of our Indigenous perspectives content pieces. More to come. This activity is one of our Inquiry-tools (activities that encourage students to think about what they know and how they learn).
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Inquiry-based learning
- critical thinking
- indigenous education
- art
- URLs
- https://help.oceanschool.nfb.ca/learn-from-home?utm_source=NetukulimkLFH&utm_medium=PostEN&utm_campaign=Teach%20BC#h.p_iubE_KRzY2er
- https://bit.ly/32qfzJj
- Learning Standards
- Ocean School activities align with BC (and other provincial) curriculums in multiple areas. Here are a handful of alignments for Grade 7: Social Responsibility Critical Thinking English Language Arts: Comprehend and connect - Synthesize ideas from a variety of sources to build understanding, Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes and audiences. Arts Education: Exploring and creating: Intentionally select and apply materials, movements, technologies, environments, tools, and techniques by combining and arranging artistic elements, processes, and principles in art making.
- Duration
- 60-120 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 4, 2020
2 recommendations
15760 downloads
Pop Music Inquiry project for Modern Languages - French, Spanish, Immersion, etc.
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Report/Study/Thesis
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages (BCATML) - 5 years ago
- Description
- I created this project during my practicum, and a…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Report/Study/Thesis
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- BC Association of Teachers of Modern Languages (BCATML) - 5 years ago
- Description
- I created this project during my practicum, and adapted it to both French Immersion 8 and Core French 11. A few years later a colleague adapted it for Spanish 10. I'm uploading it to share with others on behalf of my Professional Specialist Association: the BCATML. Please join us! www.bcatml.org
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Music
- English Language Arts
- Français arts langagiers
- Languages
- Cantonese
- French
- Italian
- Japanese
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Keywords
- music
- poetry
- language
- french
- lyrics
- URLs
- http://mmejarvis.weebly.com
- https://web.cortland.edu/flteach/civ/cultur/cultur.htm
- http://www.bcatml.org
- Learning Standards
- • recognize known French and cognates in new contexts • listen to and practise pronunciation of the written word • group new items into categories that are personally meaningful • continue to record new vocabulary and phrases • recognize and use common patterns • adjust the message in order to use known expressions and vocabulary (presentation) • use word webbing charts, tables, and other graphic organizers to support oral and written expression • reflect on learning by recording personal goals, successful strategies, and new vocabulary and phrases • recognize and use common patterns • listen, view, or read selectively to focus on key information • tolerate ambiguity of meaning when unable to understand fully • transfer and adapt known structures to convey meaning in new contexts • plan ahead for communicative activities by anticipating language and resources needed • take risks with the language to extend language boundaries • use a variety of reference materials, including dictionaries, for comprehension and production • set personal goals in language skills and monitor their progress • make personal notes to use as a reference for oral and written productions • actively review common, useful expressions and patterns to refine communication • self-monitor and correct recurring or significant errors in communication • negotiate meaning by using questions in French and other techniques for clarification • summarize information in oral, graphic, and written form • use dictionaries, grammars, and other reference materials for clarity of comprehension and expression • seek out and create practice opportunities in and out of the classroom (IDEA: go to a concert, invite someone to perform, or go on a field trip to present a few songs to younger classes, maybe core french 11 students present to Immersion french 8 students)
- Duration
- Multi-week unit (parts can be adapted for a few lessons)
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 18, 2014
1 recommendation
Starting with Soil by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects,…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects, Starting with Soil demonstrates how plants and animals cooperate to make the soil we need to grow healthy food. Kids learn that soil starts with bare rock and discover how long it takes nature to make one inch of topsoil. (Spoiler alert: it takes 500 years!) Different chapters convey the importance of pollinators and the critical roles animals, the weather, microorganisms, and cover crops play in organic farming. Designed for students ages 7-9, Starting with Soil allows users to plant seeds, build a compost pile, drag a microscope over different organisms in soil to get a better look, and view the symbiosis at work when corn, beans, and squash are planted together.
- Subject
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecosystem
- Growing Food
- Gardens
- Compost
- Pollinators
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
0 recommendations
175 downloads
Stewards of the Water
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- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- melissa johnson harris - one year ago
- Description
- This lesson incorporates contemplative practices …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
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- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- melissa johnson harris - one year ago
- Description
- This lesson incorporates contemplative practices through art and placed based learning. It was part of a district wide Water Stewardship immersive workshop in May of 2019.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Arts Education
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Social Justice
- Health and PE
- Outdoor Education
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- environmental sustainability
- aboriginal education
- outdoor education
- art
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 24, 2019
2 recommendations
Understanding Food and Climate Change: An interactive guide by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: An Interac…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: An Interactive Guide uses video, photography, text, and interactive experiences to help educators, students, and advocates learn how food and climate systems interact and how personal choices can make a difference. Ideal for grades 6–12 and general audiences, for Social Studies themes, the guide offers activities for student research and resources for further investigation. The guide is also designed to support self-guided and independent study, and is a boon for advocates seeking hopeful strategies and creative responses. Available as a free iBook for Mac and iPad users.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Climate Systems
- Place-based Education
- Environmental Education
- Ecoliteracy
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
1 recommendation
Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective explores the links between food systems and our changing climate with an emphasis on systems thinking. A systems approach helps to illuminate how seemingly disconnected phenomena are often dynamically linked and can be understood best when viewed in a larger context. This collection of essays contains an extensive bibliography that provides resources for further investigation. Available as a free iBook for Mac and iPad users.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecoliteracy
- Food Systems
- Environmental Education
- Sustainabilty
- Duration
- 60-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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