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Canadian Climate Change Resources
Here is a collection of resources designed for Canadian classrooms.
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.
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In a Nutshell:
Provides chemistry teachers with ready-to-use lessons on the topic
of fossil fuels and climate change |
Highlights:
- Includes problems and exercises
Created by: Inside Education
Scope: National
Target Grades: 11–12
Relevance: Excellent for chemistry and science
teachers who wants to teach about climate change. |
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To order: Download PDF at http://www.insideeducation.ca/class/div4.html |
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In a Nutshell:
Secondary school teachers and students can make use of a multimedia
kit that addresses the basic concepts of global climate change and
the associated scientific, political, economic, social, national
and international issues. It helps students and their families to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using energy wisely. |
Highlights:
- Informative 52-minute video, divided into seven modules for
stop-and-discuss viewing
- Background information and discussion questions
- 72 colour transparencies (excellent graphs, maps, data and
facts for student activities and discussions)
- CD-ROM with PDFs of transparencies, background information
and a PowerPoint presentation to allow teachers to adapt materials
to their needs
Created by: SEEDS Foundation - Society, Environment
and Energy Development Studies
Scope: National
Target Grades: 9–12
Relevance: Excellent for Science, Geography, Social
Studies, and Environmental Studies. Although materials are not northern
specific, this resource is adaptable to the northern classroom.
It is great for teachers who want a complete resource, with hands
on, very worthwhile activities and background materials. |
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This resource was shipped
to most schools across Canada, including the north, so check with
your school for availability.
To order: Fill out the online order form, or
contact David Lunn at the Seeds Foundation,
403-221-0873 or email at dlunn@rife.com.
Cost: $75 (no taxes) plus $15 shipping and handling |
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In a Nutshell:
Materials in the form of booklets and newsletters help teachers
and students to learn more about climate change, propose solutions
to the crisis and suggest actions we can all take. |
Highlights:
- Informative Booklets: A Glimpse of Canada’s Future, ($5),
CC Briefing Kit ($10); Taking our Breath Away in English and French
($10), The Role of Government ($5), Taking Charge, ($10), Canadian
Solutions ($15); Entire Report Series ($45)
- Join the Climate Action Team and every couple of months receive
the Catalyst newsletter that will brief
you the latest climate change news, and options for taking action
Created by: David Suzuki Foundation
Scope: National
Target Grades: 10–12
Relevance: Great background materials for student
projects. |
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To order: Phone:
604-732-4228 ; Email: order@davidsuzuki.org;
Fax: (604) 732-0752.
Cost varies from $10 to $45 for report series.
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In a Nutshell:
Stormy Weather provides an excellent overview of climate change,
the impacts and the solutions. Students will enjoy the clear and
lively style in which this book is written. It focuses on reducing
our use of fossil fuels and meeting our energy needs with cleaner
sources. |
Highlights:
- Excellent, easy to understand background information on climate
change, explaining: how the planet got so over-heated, what the
impacts are; and 101 simple and effective solutions to cool us
down
- 101 positive actions to reducing GHG and the climate crisis
- Actions revolve around reducing fossil fuels and meeting our
energy needs with renewable energies
Created by: Guy Dauncey with Patrick Mazza
Scope: Global
Target Grades: 10–12
Relevance: Excellent resource for student research
on climate change and on how to create positive change. |
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it!
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To order: Phone:
New Society publishers at 800-663-5714; Fax: 250-247-747; email:
info@newsociety.com
Cost: $27.95 plus shipping |
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About Climate Change:
Cool Schools Tackle Global Warming (Book)
http://www.greenteacher.com/ |
In a Nutshell:
Green Teacher, environmental education magazine offers a variety
of activities, background information for learning about climate
change, and practical ideas for reducing greenhouse gases. |
Highlights:
- Home and school energy audits
- Experiments that demonstrate the greenhouse gas effect
- Investigations of greenhouse gas sources and solutions
- French edition available
Created by: Green Teacher
Scope: Global
Target Grades: K–12
Relevance: More great hands-on activities and
information on climate change. |
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it!
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To order: New Society
publishers at 800-663-5714; Fax: 250-247-747. Email: info@newsociety.com
Cost: $15.95 plus shipping |
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In a Nutshell:
This optimistic and exciting film teaches about the new energy
revolution and how clean, renewable energy can help solve global
warming. Gives students hope and ideas for making positive change. |
Highlights:
- Documentary promotes renewable energy and energy conservation
as an economically viable solution to the climate crisis
- Showcases alternative sources of power including wind energy,
hydrogen fuel cells, solar, biogas and ground source heat
Created by: Jim Hamm and National Film Board
Scope: Canadian and Global
Target Grades: 9–12
Relevance: Highly recommended by teachers as a
resource for science and geography. Excellent overview of clean,
alternative energy sources. |
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it!
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To order: Phone:
1-800-267-7710
Online shop: http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=33718
Cost: $59.95 |
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In a Nutshell:
Way to Go! is a program to help students K-7 safely walk, cycle,
car pool or take transit to school. Active ways of getting to school
help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for changing
our climate. |
Highlights:
- Kit complete with great ideas for students to do their bit
to reduce greenhouse gases. Kit includes primary activity book,
information booklet, school program manual, handbooks, posters
and a game
- Lots of great action ideas for getting to school by safe and
active modes
Created by: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Scope: BC but easily adapted to the north
Target Grades: K–7
Relevance: Excellent action activities for students
so they can feel that they are doing their bit to reduce their personal
greenhouse gas emissions. |
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it!
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To order: Available only as an
online resource at http://www.waytogo.icbc.bc.ca/. Downloadable PDF and Word files. |
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