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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...
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Student Handout: Hydroelectric Damming Case Study
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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...
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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.
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Student Handout: How to Conduct an Interview
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Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Provides directives and best practices in developing questions and planning interviews.
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Climate Change lesson: presentation rubric
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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
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...
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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 environmental impacts of industrial...
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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...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
The Amazon Basin is the largest hydrographic basin in the world. It is one of the more pristine watersheds in Brazil, with the highest freshwater fish diversity in the world. It also sustains many small-scale fisheries. The Amazon river is over 6600 km long, with a basin area of roughly 5.5...
