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A role-playing activity about the effect of the changing environment on people and wildlife in Canada's North.
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Adopt an Ecosystem
2026-07-24
In any area — a pond, meadow, or your backyard — water, soil, air and living things form an ecosystem. Your ecosystem includes the sunshine, air, water, land, food, house and friends you depend on to keep you healthy and happy.
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Alien Impacts - Assess the Mess
2026-07-24
Students research the presence of native and non-native species in their area, the effects of exotics on local wildlife and habitat, interrelationships among plants and animals, and other observations relating to alien species. Students share their findings with the rest of the class and participate in a discussion.
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Aliens Among Us
2026-07-24
Assign this resource sheet to students as homework or as a classroom reading activity. This backgrounder outlines key terms and concepts that are fleshed out later on.
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Alien X-Files or Accidental Tourists
2026-07-24
Students do a card-matching activity to learn how human activities accidentally transport invasive species into ecosystems. Pairs or groups explore in greater depth the introduction and spread of an individual animal or plant.
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An Ecosystem Approach
2026-07-24
Your ecosystem includes the land, air, water, sunshine, food, home, schoolmates, friends, and family you need to grow up healthy and happy.
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An Unnatural History
2026-07-24
Students investigate historical relationships between Aboriginal peoples and native wildlife, as well as intentional introductions of exotic animals and plants to North America by explorers and settlers. Students also trace the historical and geographical origins of alien species found in their own part of Canada and then share their findings in an oral presentation.
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Aquatic Habitat Projects
2026-07-24
Creating a mini-wetland in your schoolyard is surprisingly simple. It may be your key to attracting a host of wet and wild creatures.
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Are We Disturbing Birds?
2026-07-24
Students will identify changes that have taken place in their community in the recent past. Based on their findings, they will suggest how the changes may have affected local birds and how to improve conditions for them through specific habitat projects or changes in land use policies. Older students could develop a map-based plan of recommended action.