Careers in the Great Outdoors
Students explore careers related to outdoors and the land and then design and build a water filter prototype.
Summer Symposium Series: Climate Career Resources
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NU
11
Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
ON
11
Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
Strand B: Scientific solutions to Contemporary environmental Challenges
NT
11
Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit B: Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
AB
5
Science 5 (2023)
Energy: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.
AB
6
Science 6 (2023)
Energy: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.
AB
10
Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
AB
10
Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
BC
9
Science Grade 9 (June 2016)
Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
BC
11
Environmental Science 11 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
NU
10
Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NU
10
Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
YT
11
Environmental Science 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Changing ecosystems are maintained by natural processes.
YT
9
Science Grade 9 (British Columbia, June 2016)
Big Idea: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
NT
10
Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (Alberta, 2006)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
NT
10
Science 14 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
Unit D: Investigating Matter and Energy in Environmental Systems
BC
11
Earth Sciences 11 (June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
BC
11
Science for Citizens 11 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
BC
12
Environmental Science 12 (June 2018)
Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
NS
8
Science Grade 8 (2020)
Learners will evaluate oceanographic and other evidence of climate change inclusive of a Mi’kmaw perspective.
YT
11
Earth Sciences 11 (British Columbia, June 2018
Big Idea: The transfer of energy through the atmosphere creates weather and is affected by climate change.
YT
12
Environmental Science 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Human activities cause changes in the global climate system.
YT
11
Science for Citizens 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
Big Idea: Scientific understanding enables humans to respond and adapt to changes locally and globally.
AB
5
Science 5 (2023)
Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.
AB
6
Science 6 (2023)
Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.
ON
11
Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
Strand C: Human Health and the environment
NS
8
Science Grade 8 (2020)
Learners will create a model that demonstrates the principles of kinetic molecular theory.
ON
11
Environmental Science, Grade 11, University/College (SVN3M)
Strand E: Reducing and Managing Waste
AB
8
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career
possibilities.
AB
9
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is exploring interests, passions and skills while making personal connections to career
possibilities.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
BC
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
ON
10
Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand B. Exploring and Preparing for the World of Work
ON
10
Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand A. Developing the Skills, Strategies, and Habits Needed to Succeed
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT
11
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life development includes ongoing cycles of exploring, planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life decisions influence and are influenced by internal and external factors, including local and global trends.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Engaging in networks and reciprocal relationships can guide and broaden career-life awareness and options.
YT
12
Career-Life Connections (2018)
Big Idea: Lifelong learning and active citizenship foster career-life opportunities for people and communities.
AB
8
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
AB
9
Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) (revised 2019)
CTF is working independently and with others while exploring careers and technology.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
BC
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Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
BC
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
MB
12
Grade 12 Career Development: Life/Work Transitioning (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
9
Grade 9 Career Development: Life/Work Exploration (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
10
Grade 10 Career Development: Life/Work Planning (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
10
Grade 10 Career Development: Life/Work Planning (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
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Grade 11 Career Development: Life/Work Building (2017)
Unit 4: Job Seeking and Job Maintenance
MB
11
Grade 11 Career Development: Life/Work Building (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
MB
12
Grade 12 Career Development: Life/Work Transitioning (2017)
Unit 5: Career and Community Experiences
ON
11
Communications Technology, Grade 11 University/College Preparation (TGJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Communications Technology, Grade 12 (TGJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TEJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TEJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Transportation Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation (TTJ3C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Transportation Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation (TTJ4C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TMJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TMJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 11, College Preparation (TFJ3C)(2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Hospitality and Tourism, Grade 12, College Preparation (TFJ4C) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Health Care, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (TPJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Health Care, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (TPJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation (TXJ3E) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (TXJ4E) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
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Green Industries, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (THJ3M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Green Industries, Grade 12, University/College Preparation (THJ4M) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
9
Exploring Technologies, Grade 9, Open (TIJ1O) (2009)
Strand D: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
11
Construction Engineering Technology, Grade 11, College Preparation (TCJ3C) (2009)
Strand E: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
ON
12
Construction Engineering Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation (TCJ4C) (2009)
Strand E: Professional Practices and Career Opportunities
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Reflecting on our preferences and skills helps us identify the steps we need to take to achieve our career goals.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: The value of work in our lives, communities, and society can be viewed from diverse perspectives.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Our career paths reflect the personal, community, and educational choices we make.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Achieving our learning goals requires effort and perseverance.
ON
9
Science Grade 9 Applied (SNC1P) (2008)
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
9
Science Grade 9 Academic (SNC1D) (2008)
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
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Science Grade 10 Academic (SNC2D) (2008)
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
ON
10
Science Grade 10 Applied (SNC2P) (2008)
Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
BC
10
Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
11
Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
BC
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
ON
10
Career Studies Grade 10, OPEN (GLC2O) (2019)
Strand C. Planning and Financial Management to Help Meet Postsecondary Goals
YT
8
Career Education 8 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
YT
9
Career Education 9 (2016)
Big Idea: Adapting to economic and labour market changes requires flexibility.
YT
10
Career-Life Education (2018)
Big Idea: Career-life choices are made in a recurring cycle of planning, reflecting, adapting, and deciding.
A career focused on climate change and sustainability would let you help people by working to help solve the biggest problems of our time.
Climate change is likely the problem of our time, so it may not surprise you to know that there are all sorts of careers out there geared toward dealing with the effects of it! Take a look through some lessons meant to get you oriented toward thinking about what it means to have a career in a field like sustainability or environmental sciences, and then browse through the career profiles of people who are already out there making a difference.
Where To Start:
Careers In Sustainability
Students explore non-traditional careers related to sustainability and sustainable development.
Careers:
Further Resources:
Interested in what you've seen so far? Explore some of these backgrounders and lessons on topics in sustainability and climate change. You may uncover a passion you never knew you had!
Introduction to Climate Change
Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.
Groundwater Sustainability: Protecting our Hidden Treasure
Learn about groundwater and why we should protect it.
What are Greenhouse Gases?
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.
Wondering what else might be out there in terms of careers? Explore these career-planning activities and discover your future today!
Visualizing Your Career
Using the process of visualization, students will start to identify preferred aspects of their ideal career.
Find a Career You Love
Students complete a matching activity to explore how interests and education relate to careers.
Exploring Career Sectors and Skills
Students will explore STEM career sectors and the skills required for a variety of STEM careers.
Tip of the Career Iceberg
Students will explore the breadth of career opportunities through brainstorming, research and graphic organizers.