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- 7th - 8th
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Students solve a real-life problem involving a bridge between two states that is badly in need of repair. They make a presentation highlighting ideas for sustainable bridge repair. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the important geography concept of sustainability by looking at the Roseau River floods of 2002. They discuss the impact of humans on the environment. They explain how sustainability relates to everyday geography. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the importance of forests, how siviculture is used to sustain forests and what sustainable forestry is. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of sustainability and Vietnam. They compare/contrast the Vietnamese lifestyles with those in the U.S., and analyze how water, land use, transportation, food systems, and homes effect sustainability. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students use text information, data and graphs to explain what sustainable development is, and to investigate the rate of consumption of Canada's natural resources. In groups, they graph their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the characteristics that define a sustainable community at the local and global level. They create and prioritize a list of traits, read and discuss a magazine article, and create a poster. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the concept of sustainability and how it relates to Canada's National Park system. They conduct research on the 'Atlas of Canada' website, participate in a simulated online exercise to determine the best site for a new national park. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students use a conference format to reach a consensus on ways to slow deforestation and promote sustainable development. Students are assigned roles to play during the conference. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and explore he ways in which various cultures define their relationships with the Earth and all of its inhabitants - living and non-living in this cross-curricular lesson. Sustainability within cultural contexts is addressed. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students evaluate the how their product choices impact the environment. They discuss the concept of sustainability in agriculture. Students give reasons for buying sustainable food products. A cost-benefit analysis concerning sustainable food products is completed. Full Review »

