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Learners will evaluate the impact of human activity on climate change.

Variety of plant groups in Banff National Park, Alberta

Plant Taxonomy

Backgrounders

Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.

Leaf and the Sun

Plant Functions

Backgrounders

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

A melting world-shaped glacier

What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?

STEM Explained

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Hamilton, Ontario industrial area with Toronto skyline in the background

What are Greenhouse Gases?

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

Biofuel concept

What are the Pros and Cons of Ethanol Biofuel?

STEM Explained

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

Screen captures from embedded Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell videos

What are the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy?

STEM Explained

These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.

Solar panel project in Dakar, Senegal

What are Carbon Offsets?

STEM Explained

Can carbon offsets help you reduce your environmental footprint, practice sustainable living and fight climate change?

Ship in Arctic waters

Reaching the Arctic

STEM Explained

How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?

Train oil cars

How is oil moved from one place to another?

Backgrounders

This backgrounder explains the four main ways that oil is moved over land and water.

 A forest damaged by pine beetles

How Do Introduced Species Affect Ecosystems and the Economy?

STEM Explained

When a species ends up outside of its natural zone, the consequences on other species, ecosystems and human industries can be severe. Climate change and human activities can introduce species into new zones.

Green walls in Harvard University

Green Walls

STEM Explained

Green walls use plant processes to improve air quality in buildings.

Narwhals, polar bears and other common Arctic animals swim in the Arctic waters.  Image © id-work, iStock

How are Arctic Animals in Canada Affected by Climate Change?

STEM Explained

Arctic animals have evolved to thrive in harsh arctic ecosystems, but the environmental footprint created by climate change is affecting their survival.

Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

Cleaning Up Nuclear Waste After Decommissioning

STEM Explained

When a nuclear reactor is no longer in use, the radioactivity in its materials remains. That’s why it’s important to safely deal with the radioactive waste those plants leave behind.

Measuring Changes To A Glacier

Careers: Climatologist

Picture Collections

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates