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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider definition of an ecosystem as it relates to the Canadian boreal, discover how deforestation affects this forest and recreate ecosystems. They write persuasive letters urging politicians or business people to help save the forest. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore and compare Canadian biomes and investigate species at risk. They describe population growth and ecoregions in terms of climate and geography. They research and create presentations about the natural history and ecology of a population. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students design Canadian National Park brochures. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students, in groups, research a particular Canadian ecozone. They design a detailed wall map, submit a written report and complete a summary sheet to present their findings. They use rubrics to evaluate their efforts. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an online article about Canadian efforts to preserve Great Bear Rain Forest. They create ecotourism brochures on the forest and write and essay. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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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. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students recognize the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of forests. They develop timeline of activities and developments in the boreal forest since the end of the last period of glaciation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the definition of an ecosystem, its parts, and how these parts can be affected when the ecosystem is endangered. They examine dangers being faced by the Canadian boreal forest by reading "For Billions of Birds, an Endangered Haven". Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students research information about Canada in The Canadian Atlas, examine human impact upon landscape of Canada, and discuss ways Canadians can preserve their land and standard of living by using country's natural resources more efficiently. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine newspaper articles to assess issues about Canada's boreal forest, including prospects for the forestry industry. They develop an awareness of deforestation causes and highlight issues involving the relationship between the boreal forest and human intervention. Students write summaries of their findings. Full Review »

