Teaching Resources/Toolkits

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

This lesson meets cross-curricular outcomes for Science 7, Social Studies 7, and English Language Arts 7. Students will learn the significant relationship between humans and the ecosystems in the circumpolar region, including the consequences of human activities on the environment and how to...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

71% of the world’s surface is covered in water, from salt water systems to freshwater systems. What happens when our actions as a society impact these vital ecosystems that are part of our daily lives for water, food, and fun? This lesson introduces students to researching and analyzing different...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Aquatic ecosystems are impacted by human induced threats such as climate change, industrial development (oil and gas, mining), and hydroelectric dams. Indigenous knowledge and observations of land users are important sources of information in understanding these threats to water. Western science...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Many Indigenous communities in Canada do not have access to clean drinking water. Lack of infrastructure, along with pollution caused by various industries, affects local drinking water. In this lesson, students will come to understand the significance of water supply and quality to the needs of...

2020-07-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Power point presentation outlining progress on developing teaching materias/curriculum for lesson plans.