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2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

The group is tasked with creating a presentation that responds to a prompt they select as a team. They are to use information from the case study handouts, their existing knowledge of biomes/science, and web research to create the content for the presentation.

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

This lesson meets cross-curricular outcomes for Science 7 and Social Studies 7. Students will learn about Indigenous knowledge of freshwater ecosystems in the Mackenzie River Basin, which is within the circumpolar region, including how Indigenous peoples track changes over time related to...

2020-01-01

Parlee, Brenda, Maloney, Elaine, Howlett, Tracy, D'Souza, Amabel

Tracking Change is a six year, SSHRC funded, interdisciplinary research project co-led by Indigenous communities and researcher partners across the Mackenzie, Mekong and Amazon basins. The project foregrounds local and Indigenous knowledge about the impacts of climate change and development on...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Industrial development can be important for economic development, but it also poses serious threats to the environment. For instance, chemicals used in mining can enter waterways. Understanding these impacts is important when making decisions about approving projects and identifying ways to...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Hydro dams are a great source for renewable energy in regions where water is plentiful. They use the force of running water to generate energy through dams across rivers. Hydropower is a replacement for harmful fossil fuels that contribute to climate change, positively impacting the health of the...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

A learning tool (table) students can use to record information as they read through the case study, and refer back to it when they make their presentation.

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Provides directives and best practices in developing questions and planning interviews.

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Climate Change lesson: presentation rubric

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Sustainability often involves three pillars: economic, environment, and social sustainability. Ecotourism is increasingly promoted as a means of boosting local economies while maintaining sustainable practices. It is important for students to recognize different definitions of “sustainability” in...

2020-06-01

Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria

Climate heating is a global issue. Indigenous peoples in Canada, as well as in other parts of the world, are global leaders in the fight against climate change. This lesson introduces students to ways young Indigenous peoples are involved in climate activism and allows them to investigate climate...