Browse Our Environmental & Natural Resource Learning Resources
Our no-cost environmental and natural resource learning resources are curriculum-connected and classroom-ready, complete with fun activities and exercises that support different learning styles and teaching situations. Our resources are continuously being developed and updated to ensure students receive information that supports the Alberta Program of Studies.
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K,1,2,3,4,5,6
3,13,5,1
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Forests/Grade K-6/EN
Poster & Activities
Poster & Activities
Between The Stands
This poster and associated activites give students a comprehesive look at forest ecosystems and how humans interact with forests across Alberta.
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
2,4,5,11,12,13
en
Energy/Grade 3-10/EN
Poster & Activities
Poster & Activities
Climate Prepared YEG Poster
Climate Prepared YEG is designed to help students in Grades 3 through 10 identify ways we can reduce our environmental impact while preparing and adapting our communities to function in the midst of a changing climate.
3,4,5,6,7,9
2,13,5,12
en
Energy/Grade 3-7, 9/EN
Electricity Poster
Examine Canada’s most common sources of electricity as well as its generation, transmission, and distribution with this poster and associated activities.
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
2,13,5,7,12
en
Energy/Grade 3-9/EN
Science, Social Studies
Science, Social Studies
Energy Education Tool Kit
Tools, activities and lessons adapted from Inside Education’s energy programs to create an immersive energy education experience for your students.
5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
2,12,13
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Energy/Grade 5-12/EN, FR
Science, Social Studies
Science, Social Studies
Energy Innovation Poster
Showcasing science, technology, stewardship, innovation and careers related to energy, this poster is designed to elevate energy education in the classroom and provide students with critical thinking opportunities. With topics focusing on renewable & alternative energy, fossil fuel innovations & clean fuels, you can use this poster to explore energy innovations with your students!
4,5,6,7,8,9
1,3,5
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Wildlife/Grade 4-9/
Activity & Teacher’s Guide
Activity & Teacher’s Guide
Forest Video Games
Explore two unique regions of Alberta through the eyes of local wildlife!
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
3
en
Forests/Grade 4-12/EN
Field Guide
Field Guide
Guide to Common and Native Trees and Shrubs of Alberta
Illustrated dichotomous key and field guide of the common native trees and shrubs of Alberta.
3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
4,10,14
en
Water/Grade 3-11/EN
Video
Video
Hidden Water
This animated video explores Alberta’s groundwater, diving into topics such as quality, distribution, uses in the province, and how it links to the hydrologic cycle.
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
3,6,12,5
en,fr
Forests/Grade 4-12/EN, FR
Video & Teacher Guide
Video & Teacher Guide
It’s Our Forest
This video and accompanying teacher’s guide explores forest ecology, the human values of the forest, land-use planning and the people and products of the forestry industry.
K,1,2,3
1,3,5,13
en
Wildlife/Grade K-3/EN
K-3 Outdoor Explorer’s Tool Kit
This kit has the building blocks for outdoor lessons in science, physical education, art, math and language arts for Kindergarten to Grade 3.
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
7,6,13,2
en
Mining/Grade 2-10/EN
Mining Poster Series
Examine Alberta’s mining industry, the extraction process, Alberta’s underground natural resources, the environmental and societal impacts of mining, and careers through this poster series.
4,5,6,7,8,9
2,7
en,fr
Energy/Grade 4-9/EN, FR
Video Series
Video Series
Oil Sands Field Trip
It’s clear our society has become polarized about the issues that matter most. But there are more than two sides to a story.
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
4,5,10,2,12
en
Water/Grade 2-11/EN
Running Water Poster & Teachers Guide
This poster and teacher’s guide explores the science and issues related to water use in Alberta, including climate change, energy development and stewardship.
4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12
1,6,5,3,4
en
Wildlife/Grade 4-5, 7-12/EN
Species at Risk Education Poster + Activities
Explore species at risk in Alberta (caribou and native trout), and how they are being impacted by humans and natural resource development, as well as what is being done to recover their populations.
6,7,8,9,10,11,12
3,6
en
Forests/Grade 6-12/EN
Tools of the Trade: Forest Education Kit
Explore tools used in forestry with this mail-out kit, including various activities to introduce forestry to your students.
7,8,9,10,11,12
2,3,13,1,6,5
en
Energy/Grade 7-12/EN
Video & Teacher Guide
Video & Teacher Guide
Voices of the Boreal
Explore careers that span science, technology, engineering and education in the boreal forests of Alberta.
K,1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9
4,5,13,1,12,14
en
Water/Grade K-4, 6-9/EN
Tool Kit
Tool Kit
Aquatic Ecosystems Tool Kit
This toolkit includes a variety of tools and activities designed to enhance understanding of aquatic ecosystems in Alberta and engage students in conservation of our water resources.
K,1,2,3,7,8,9
1,5
en,fr
Wildlife/Grade K-3, 7-9/EN, FR
Bat Box Design Challenge
Use this activity to challenge students to consider the roosting and habitat needs of bats and build a model of a bat box.
1,2,3
1
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Wildlife/Grade 1-3/EN, FR
Flying Animals Scavenger Hunt
Challenge students to learn about the types of flying animals that live in their neighbourhoods and explore their habitat, diet and characteristics.
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