25% of the world’s land area is owned or occupied by indigenous peoples. But while their tradition knowledge is recognized, it is rarely taken into account by researchers and policymakers.
Explore the delicate balance of ecosystems with this Minecraft Student Build Challenge! Build an aquatic or terrestrial ecosystem including plant and animal species. Then remove one type of plant or animal.
The video was created as part of an International climate workshop to provide a youth perspective on Indigenous knowledge, practices, and multi-generational approaches to addressing the climate crisis.
To learn more about the importance of hunting among First Nations, Médérik Sioui, a historian and Communications Manager at the FNQLHSSC, has answered some of our questions.
In this kit you will find everything that you need to bring your students outside for a study of a wetland or other aquatic ecosystem in your community!
An immersive Minecraft world with standards-based lessons. Explore these resources for hands-on learning about ecosystems, conservation and biodiversity.
A short overview by Manitoba Education on Indigenous knowledge and perspectives on the environment and sustainable development. Indigenous sustainability concepts are clearly defined.
In the 2D sidescroller Thunderbird Strike, fly from the Tar Sands to the Great Lakes as a thunderbird protecting Turtle Island with searing lightning against the snake that threatens to swallow the lands and waters whole.
This game is available for free on Android, IOS, and PC.
This activity challenges students to learn the difference between physical and behavioural adaptations, and discuss the adaptations that allow Woodland Caribou to survive in Alberta. It is designed to be given to students to work on individually with minimal instructions.
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
Hinterland's Who's Who provides a description of the monarch butterfly on this page. Be sure to check out all of the information linked on the tabs (Description, Habitat and Habits, Range, Feeding, Breeding, Conservation) and view the video clips.
Rachel Carson investigated into the misuse of chemicals in nature and published her findings in “Silent Spring,” which drew a lot of attention to the problem
Monarch Watch is a nonprofit education, conservation, and research program based at the University of Kansas that focuses on the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration.
What flies through the night, silently guarding and protecting our world from evil? Batman? Not Batman but a bat. This video disproves the myth that bats are dangerous villains and explains why they deserve our protection.
This site is virtual experience; it uses science-based artwork to show the diminishing biodiversity on Earth. The map shows endangered or extinct species. You will find embedded videos as well.
