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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
The Mackenzie River is the longest river system in Canada and the second largest drainage basin in North America (after the Mississippi). With an area of 1,805,200 km2, the river basin is about one-fifth of the entire area of Canada! The river is known by many names to local communities (e.g.,...
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Science 10: Global Climate Change & Rivers in Different Biomes (Indigenous Knowledge Lesson Plan)
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Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Many communities around the world rely on waterways for transportation, agriculture, drinking water, and as a source of food. Freshwater is essential, but it is increasingly threatened due to climate change. This lesson introduces students to ways communities in three different parts of the world...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth such as metals, precious gems, coal, gravel, and more. Mining also includes the extraction of non-renewable resources such as petroleum and natural gas. Mining is a human activity that is a large part of...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
The Mekong River is a large river that is approximately 4,350 km long, with a drainage area of 795,000 km2. It is the twelfth longest river in the world and the seventh longest river in Asia. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the Mekong River crosses southern China before passing Myanmar...
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Experiential Science 30 Sustainability and Freshwater Resources (Indigenous Knowledge Lesson Plan)
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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...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Fish are an important part of many people’s diets, and having reliable access to fish in a nearby waterway is an important part of many communities’ health and food security. While western science provides important information about local fish resources, fishers and Indigenous peoples have been...
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Assignment: Presentation & Guidelines
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Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Students are tasked with creating a presentation about the local disturbance/development issue they selected. They are instructed to use information from the case study handouts, background research using the internet and print materials, and interviews with knowledgeable people to inform the...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Climate Change lesson: presentation rubric
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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...