Northern Climate Change Resources
Here are some northern resources to help you bring the topic of climate change alive in your classroom. Many are either free or available for the cost of production. Some of them relate to websites, which – if you have online access – can give you more information. When this is the case, the URL is also included.
To find the resource you’re looking for, click on one of the titles in the list below, or scroll down to browse through the descriptions.
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In a Nutshell:
Order a FREE poster that has been specifically designed and developed for Nunavut or for the Western Arctic (Yukon and NWT). Posters, developed specifically for students, focus on the science of climate change and potential impacts in the north. |
Highlights:
- Each poster is 90cm x 150cm and has a unique design and regional focus.
- Provides basic information about the science of climate change, highlights the impacts for each region, encourages individual action to reduce GHG emissions and introduces the need for adaptation.
- The Nunavut poster is available in Inuktitut.
- The poster is accompanied by a teacher’s guide that can be downloaded from the website.
Created by: Balanced Environments Association and NRC
Scope: Nunavut, Yukon and NWT
Target Grades: 8 – 12
Relevance: These are excellent posters that can be used on the classroom wall or cut up for classroom activities. They are full of material relevant to the north. |
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To order FREE copies call: Beth Lavender, Climate Change Adaptation Liaison Office, Natural Resources Canada,
Phone: (613) 992-1755.
Email: Beth.Lavender@NRCan.gc.ca
To view posters: http://adaptation.nrcan.gc.ca/posters/ |
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In a Nutshell:
The Energy Solutions Center in Whitehorse has a variety of posters, videos, brochures and booklets on energy efficiency and renewable energy. |
Highlights:
- videos on wind energy and burning clean in the north
- careers in the energy industry (northern examples)
- posters and brochures on energy efficiency and conservation
Created by: Energy Solutions Center
Scope: Northern specific
Target Grades: 9-12
Relevance: Good for research projects on energy |
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To order FREE materials – call (867) 393-7061 or email info@nrgsc.yk.ca. Materials also available in French. |
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Sila Alangotok: Inuit Observations on Climate Change (Video) |
In a Nutshell:
On Banks Island in Canada’s High Arctic, the residents of Sachs Harbour have witnessed dramatic changes to their landscape and their way of life. This video documents the impacts of climate change from an Inuvialuit perspective. |
Two Videos Available:
- Summary – A 14-minute video captures the intensity and challenge of climate change in dramatic fashion. This version may be viewed directly from the CASL website at http://www.iisd.org/casl/projects/inuit_video.htm.
- Full version – The longer, 42-minute video includes: additional, in-depth observations of climate change - including the appearance of salmon, barn swallows and robins; the impacts on muskoxen and geese; interviews with science team members; archival footage; and more.
Both videos highlight traditional ways of observing to understand climate change.
Created by: International Institute for Sustainable Development & Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods Program
Scope: Northern Arctic
Target Grades: 5-12
Relevance: Northern information on climate change from an Inuvialuit perspective – great catalyst to spark discussion and activities |
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To order: International Institute for Sustainable Development
161 Portage Avenue East, 6th Floor
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 0Y4
Tel: 204-958-7700 Fax: 204-958-7710
E-mail: info@iisd.ca
The full-length (42-min) video - $14.95 + shipping.
The summary version (14-min) - $9.95 + shipping (or may be viewed from the website; see above) |
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