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MICRO PD OPPORTUNITY
Care for our waterways with the River Institute
May 30, 2024, 4:00-4:30 PM EST
Join environmental educators Lexy Harquail and Kate Swartz at the River Institute and find out how your students can monitor water quality and changes to the environment in their community (or school yard!) using qualitative and quantitative data.
To register, go here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfs3d6WiBRFUe.../viewform

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This short documentary is a celebration of life on planet Earth:

Mother Earth This short documentary is a celebration of life on planet Earth. Made from haunting visual images selected from 50 years of NFB productions, the film looks at human …

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Watch a short doc on the changing face of PEI's agricultural industry where islanders are plagued with the adverse effects of industrial farming. Could organic farming be the solution?

Island Green This short documentary takes a look at the changing face of PEI's agricultural industry. Once famous for its spuds and red mud, this tiny island province now has …

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Discover Cease Wyss, of the Squamish Nation, a woman who understands the remarkable healing powers of the plants growing all over downtown Vancouver:

Indigenous Plant Diva Kamala Todd's short film is a lyrical portrait of Cease Wyss, of the Squamish Nation. Wyss is a woman who understands the remarkable healing powers of the plants …

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Earth Day allows for us to recognize our impact on the environment and gives us the opportunity to brainstorm ways to protect it from harm and promote sustainability:

Teacher Resources | Earth Day - NFB Blog Below are Earth Day resources we've made for both primary and secondary students on the subject of the environment and sustainability.

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Enjoy a new mini-lesson on the film Waterlife that explores themes such as pollution, ecosystems, environmental issues and challenges, and natural resources!

Mini-Lesson for Waterlife - NFB Blog This mini-lesson on Waterlife provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on the Great Lakes for students aged 12-14.

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The films in this playlist highlight the initiatives of individuals and communities working to reduce the impact of food on the environment:

Food and Sustainable Agriculture (Ages 12-14) It’s never too early to learn about the food we eat – where it comes from, and at what cost. …

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Discover several activities, questions, and topics designed to help teachers lead discussions with students aged 15+ on environmentalism!

Mini-Lesson for The Magnitude of All Things - NFB Blog This mini-lesson on The Magnitude of All Things provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on ecological grief for students aged 15-17.

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Discover how Ocean School transformed a science and biological class by making lessons more engaging and deepening students’ understanding:

Using Ocean School to Teach Biological Diversity In Landlocked Alberta! - NFB Blog Science teacher Alyssa de Leon shares how she spiced up her Science 9 Biological Diversity unit using Ocean School.

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Naomi Klein has curated a playlist of NFB films that look at the impact of corporate decisions on the environment and celebrate the inspiring responses of communities in Canada and around the world:

Naomi Klein's Playlist of Films about the Environment (Ages 12-14) Canadian author Naomi Klein compiled this playlist of documentaries that investigate the complex relationship between the economy and our environment. …

Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week?

New on NFB Education – April 2024 - NFB Blog Did you know that NFB Education updates its films, playlists, and educational offers every week? Here's everything new on NFB Education this April!

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Enjoy a mini-lesson on the film Borealis that explores themes such as the environment and ecosystems for students aged 15+!

Mini-Lesson for Borealis - NFB Blog This mini-lesson on Borealis provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on forests for students aged 15-17.