Climate change affects so much more than just ice caps — it touches everything from our beautiful natural landscapes and rich wildlife, to complex industrial processes and urban infrastructure. The changes that are wrought on Canada’s environment ripple out to every living organism. The following infographics, based on two reports from Natural Resources Canada, offer a way to unravel the complex issue of climate change.
Use the collection of resources below to introduce students to the main features of climate change and its effects on the environment, exploring problems such as melting permafrost and ocean acidification. Encourage students to examine the various threats climate change poses to biodiversity, like habitat destruction and foreign pest outbreaks.
Canada in a changing climate – Lesson plan
Shared in partnership with the Canada in a Changing Climate: National Assessment Process (Government of Canada), this lesson plan will encourage students to think critically about the impacts of climate change and explore meaningful adaptation actions.
Climate change – Infographics
- Climate Change
- Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation
- Climate Change and Biodiversity
- Climate Change and the Economy
- Climate Change and the Environment
- Climate Change: Health and Urban Living
Created in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology, these lesson plans will engage your students in critical thinking about climate change.
Society and economy – Activities
- Teachers Guide
- Teachers Guide Overview
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3
- Activity 4
- Activity 4 BLM
- Activity 5
- Activity 5 Stakeholders Profiles
Living world – Activities
Shared in partnership with the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, these activities will help students dive deeper in topics that connect with everyday life.
