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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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- 7th - 12th
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Students create a poster which displays information gathered from internet research. They chose one national park to research and write summary paragraphs to supplement their posters. They posters represent the features and processes found in their park. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the cause and effect of deforestation and investigate possible solutions. They read and discuss an article, write an essay, and conduct research for a project involving a forest management interview, or analyzing uses of wood product. 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 - 12th
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Students examine a variety of issues that affect the geography of Canada. In small groups they read a magazine article about a specific issue related to Canadian geography, answer discussion questions, and present a summary of their article to the class. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study the issues affecting the environment. They work in small groups to discuss how humans contribute to the conditions. They create a list of the top ten environmental threats. They research a topic based on common interests and write a report, make a poster, collage, or Power Point presentation. 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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- 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 »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students become familiar with the process of deforestation and its impact upon rainforests and people who depend on them. They research endangered and already-extinct species of rainforest animals and plants. Students fabricate a 3D exhibit to show which rainforest flora and fauna are extinct or endangered. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Sudents comprehend the importance of forests in the Earth's ecological system. They discuss the various ways people are ridding the world of large evergreen, deciduous, and rainforest areas and how deforestation harms the environment. Full Review »
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