Resources: Social Studies 10: Environmental Law

Environmental Law

Environmental Justice, Explained
Learn all about environmental justice in this introductory video
Indigenous Perspectives at the Forefront of Environmental Jurisprudence
An US article about the influence of Indigenous perspectives on environmental law.
An Introduction to Energy Law
Articles for the Alberta high school curriculum Designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law
An Introduction to Environmental Justice
Articles for the Alberta high school curriculum. Designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law
An Introduction to Species Law
Articles for the Alberta high school curriculum. Designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law
An Introduction to Toxins & Waste Law
Articles for the Alberta high school curriculum. Designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law
An Introduction to Water Law
Articles for the Alberta high school curriculum. Designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law
What is Environmental Justice?
An animated video for elementary students that explains environmental justice without using any words.
Why Indigenous Environmental Justice Matters
This project explains what Indigenous environmental justice is and who it involves.

The Importance of Natural Law
Isaac Murdoch talks about Natural Law and the importance of Natural Law to the Anishinabek.
Indigenous Perspectives at the Forefront of Environmental Jurisprudence
An US article about the influence of Indigenous perspectives on environmental law.
Kelly and Dakota talk about Natural Laws
Some follow up thoughts for students about Natural Law. Note: watch "The Importance of Natural Law"
Why Indigenous Environmental Justice Matters
This project explains what Indigenous environmental justice is and who it involves.

Ending The Tragedy of The Commons
Elinor Ostrom, who holds a Nobel prize in Economics, explains the Tragedy of the Commons and how it can be solved.
TED: What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
Could overfishing, super germs, and global warming have the same cause?