How does weather play a role in the lives of land and sea creatures? Find out with a instructional activity focused on habitats and the ways animals from different homes are connected. Here, learners explore how the life of a...

Go on a weed hunt! Scholars gain insight into the characteristics of plants and examine the outdoor environment in order to identify five different types of weeds. Learners then show what they know with a one-page reflection.

A thorough explanation of erosion including causes of soil erosion, water erosion, and water erosion.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the causes of soil erosion. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Learn how erosion changes Earth's surface.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Demonstrates how water and wind move soil, which can cause issues for farmers.

One of Alberta's greater known inventors, Charles Noble, is explored through his biography and his impact on soil erosion, the invention of the "Noble Blade" and the history of Nobleford, a community in southern Alberta named for him.

This article describes how to go about restoring a freshwater shoreline in a riparian area in Alberta.

A site containing a description of basic Eolian (wind) processes and how they effect various types of terrain. Includes many pictures which illustrate the presented concepts.

Protecting Shorelines & Streambanks - Naturally explains the critical importance of healthy shorelines for preventing soil erosion and filtering out pollutants. It looks specifically at riparian areas, such as those in Alberta, which...

Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.

Describes the formation of rivers and the transport of soil and sediment. Links to related material is provided within the text.

This website focuses on water quality issues in relation to urbanization. There are helpful links to brief articles on topics like storm runoff, wastewater, and the underground water table. Click "Water Science School HOME" to access the...