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Christmas Tree Farming in Ontario

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students realize that Christmas trees produced in Ontario are a field crop that is harvested annually. They find out that Christmas tree farming is important to the economy and the environment of our province.
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Public lands: Preserve or develop?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of various public lands in Canada, including national forests, wilderness areas, national and provincial parks, wildlife sanctuaries, recreation areas and national historic sites. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Saskatchewan Agriculture: Importance and Impact

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the Saskatchewan farming community. In this agriculture lesson, students have an online discussion about the agriculture in Saskatchewan. They discuss various topics that are related to soil degradation, world hunger,...
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Occupations of Black Pioneers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze Black Pioneers in Nova Scotia. They explore the many different occupations and tradtions that were continued in Nova Scotia. They examine their resourcefulness despite the poor opportunities at the time of their...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Build it Better

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
If you think you can do better, feel free to give it a try. Pupils learn about the work on Temple Grandin and consider ways to improve animal handling facilities. They work in groups to build models to showcase their ideas.