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No magic borders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss what they have heard about pollution. They explore the purposes and limitations of political boundaries and borders and identify some of the causes and effects of pollution.
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Aquifers and Recharge Areas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a model of an aquifer and describe how an aquifer works. They describe how running affects an aquifer and prepare a model presenting to local planners the important aspects of protecting recharge areas.
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Geography Action! Rivers 2001- River Puzzle

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students cut out puzzle pieces and create a healthy river by putting the pieces together in a logical order on construction paper. Students begin by placing the "source" piece at the start of the river and the "mouth" piece at the end,...
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AT HOME ON THE RANGE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The student will learn how ranchers on the western frontier helped saved the bison from extinction.Hand out student worksheets. Have students read the information about bison on Student Worksheet A before completing Student Worksheet...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills activity, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity. 
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What Kind of Garden Would Grow in Our Schoolyard?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students perform soil tests for pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, composition and water percolation rate and assess the conditions in the schoolyard.
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Lessons for Atlatl Users with Some Experience-Grade 5

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders throw darts, collecting data for distance traveled. In this data analysis lesson plan, 5th graders throw a dart using an atlatl. They calculate the speed for each throw and determine the best dart length for distance throws.
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The Art of "Green" Flying

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create an airship that doesn't use fossil fuel. In this flying instructional activity, students research different types of flying machines that only use wind power. They discuss invention designs by Alexander Graham Bell and...
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Forbidden City, by William Bell: Lesson

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students visit the 2Learn net site http://www.2Learn.ca and locate under 'NetSteps the Grades 10-12 Forbidden City activity by Bernie Desrosiers.
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The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars discover the differences in the Arctic and Taiga regions of Canada. They identify physical and human characteristics of both region. They also practice using an atlas.
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Lesson: Living With the Farm Next Door

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Discuss with learners why farms are growing in size and why there is sometimes conflict between farmers and their non-farming neighbors. Read the article, "Living With the Farm Next Door," and then craft letters to the editor from the...
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New Ship For the Old World

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore the age of sailing in the colonies through role-playing. In groups, they play the role of a business owner, shipbuilder and geographer to complete specific tasks. They participate in an old World trade show to...
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Discovering the Northwest Territories Through the Five Themes of Geography

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars use the Atlas of Canada to find basic geographical information about the Northwest Territories.
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The Boreal Forest "In the News"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine and discuss the current issues surrounding the deforestation of Canada's boreal forest. They also explore the issue through the eyes of the forestry industry.
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Monitor Marine Migrants

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, in groups, track the seasonal journey of a species, such as a shorebird, sea turtle, or marine mammal, using various sources of migration data
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Chinese immigrants in British Columbia, 1870

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create graphs and tables on the number of Chinese in British Columbia according to 1870 Census data. They analyze the data and complete worksheets in small groups and then discuss their conclusions as a class.
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders perform various labs, create presentations, and do hands on activities to explore the ecosystem.
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Transportation in Canada

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the effect human activities have on the environment. In this geography instructional activity, students compose an article using data analysis about the environment. This article requires some homework assignment.
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Animal Electronic I.D.

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover ways to keep the animals in our environment safe by examining electronic I.D. tags.  In this animal safety lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which they are monitored by an electronic I.D. tag. ...
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Pbs Learning Media: The Geography and Natural Resources in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...
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Canada Science & Technology Museum: Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for viewing images of Canada's natural resources including forestry, energy, and mining.
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Canada Science and Technology Museum: Images of Canada; A Canadian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This immense gallery of photos of Canada is divided into topics and accompanying text. Includes agriculture, aviation, people, natural resources, structures, and scenic views! An invaluable site for educators, students, and anyone who...
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Managing Ontario's Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Studies how the land and resources will be used in Ontario. Click on different sections to learn how natural resources will be managed.
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Wildlands League

For Students 9th - 10th
Wildlands League is a registered charity in Ontario, and a chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). It aims to preserve wilderness areas and the biological diversity of lakes, forests, rivers, grasslands and...