Science 4: Organism Needs

This six-part interactive video series explores the needs of animals, how animals feel when their needs are met, and our responsibility to meet these needs. Discussion questions and activities tied to the Alberta Programs of Study are included.

Beavers do more than build their homes in water, they also create wetlands for other species of plants and animals.

We have a lot of water on Earth, but a lot of it is saltwater. Sabrina talks about the difference between freshwater and saltwater

So how do different animals deal with different amounts of water where they live? Sabrina talks about the adorable Nerpa and how they deal with rough conditions to live in freshwater!

Animals can drink some water than would make us sick. Why is that?

Paying attention to plant life helps us build relationships with land and waters, and deepens our place-based knowledge. Download our plant arc to use with your students.

Water holds important roles of cleansing and purification for humans and more-than-human relatives. Download our water arc to use with students.

Rattlesnakes, chimpanzees, kangaroo rats, and more have developed strategies for surviving in water-scarce environments. (free account required for this site)

Learn about the important role water plays in the lives of plants and animals.

Explore the ways animals use fresh water and salt water. Teacher resources accompany this video

They live in the water, but do they actually drink it? Turns out, some fish actually do!

Learn how water is used by living things on earth.

It goes without saying that plants need water, but why? Let's explore!

For plants, water is necessary for growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient absorption. Animals, depend on freshwater for hydration, habitat, and sustenance.

This page contains resources for both K-12 students and teacher to learn about water, water sources, water treatment, and the water cycle.

Learn about the causes and effects of water pollution. Also learn the types of water pollution that are of special concern in Canada.

Learn about Josephine Mandamin, the water defender, who began walking around the Great Lakes to raise awareness about water pollution.

What role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to stay healthy? Related Lesson

A Canadian TV series about two eco-adventurers who travel the world to explore humans’ relationship with water. Watch episodes, download teacher’s guides, or visit Dive Deeper

The Sun provides us with heat and light. But how does that energy get to us?

Plants can change sunlight into energy they can use to live through a process called photosynthesis. Learn about it here!

So, have you ever wondered why we have seasons? Or maybe where the sun goes when it's nighttime? Let's find out!

Have you ever wondered why your shadow is longer sometimes and shorter others? It turns out it all has to do with that marvelous big ball of light in the sky; The Sun!

Ever wonder why we have seasons? A lot of people think it's because the Earth moves closer and farther away from the sun during the year. But, it's actually more interesting than that!

Photosynthesis is an incredible thing. But it also means that some plants can't live everywhere. They need to get the right amount of sunlight for the right amount of time.