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Water quality is crucial to a sustainable future, but how much do you know about it?
High school science teachers and their students are invited to use a brand-new education tool to study water quality this year. The H2Know digital case study is an investigation of water quality challenges in Lake Erie published by the Nutrients for Life Foundation. Numerous experts in environmental science, water treatment, soil science, agricultural engineering and secondary education worked together to develop this curriculum.
Learn more: H2KnowLearning.org
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Discuss habitat characteristics and requirements: weather, temperature, moisture, light, food, etc. Students choose a native Alberta animal and complete the worksheet to find suitable shelter. Wrap-up: share findings.
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Find a sheltered spot in a tree. Find a leaf with signs of a bug in or on it. Find signs of an insect home in the ground. Students learn about animal and insect’s camouflage by completing this activity. Wrap up: Discuss students answers. Why do animals and insects need camouflage? Where are the best places in the schoolyard for insects and animals to hide using camouflage?
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Over 2/3 of our grasslands are subject to desertification says Allan Savory. He has devoted his life to studying desertification, and stopping it. Watch this video to discover how Allan proposes to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change.
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Growing your own food is fun and a great way to incorporate local foods into everyday meals.
