Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics

In this introductory activity, students will read two articles about the issue of fish mislabelling and complete two graphic organizers to identify the issue, its implications and possible solutions. They will complete the organizers individually and in pairs, and then discuss the results with the whole class.

Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.

Learn about the science behind the four main causes of turbulence.

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!

Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?

Tornadoes are a common extreme weather phenomenon in Canada. How are they formed? How can you stay safe? And what is a storm chaser?

When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

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

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

10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow

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