Resources for Climate Change & Forests: From Seed to Carbon Sink E-Unit
Resources for Climate Change & Forests: From Seed to Carbon Sink E-Unit
Access resources for individual activities, including downloadable Teacher and Student pages. Please note that resources are only available in English.
Pre-Assessment
In the pre-assessment, learners show what they already know about the topic of climate change and forests, and share what interests and concerns them.
TEACHER PAGES
STUDENT PAGES
Activity 1: Climate Change and Forests
In this activity, learners develop a mind map illustrating how forests are linked to climate change and distill their key messages into public service announcements.
TEACHER PAGES
- Climate Change and Forests (PDF)
- Weather vs. Climate (PDF)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
Activity 2: Carbon Footprints and Forest Solutions
In this activity, learners investigate their own carbon footprint and its relation to forest-based carbon sequestration. Then they critically analyse the effectiveness of carbon offsetting programs linked to trees and forestry.
TEACHER PAGES
- Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions (PDF)
- Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere (PDF)
- Carbon Footprint Infographic (PDF)
- Presentation Slide Template (Google Slide)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
Activity 3: Climate-Smart Forestry
In this activity, learners are introduced to several sustainable forestry practices and how they can help fight climate change, boost carbon sequestration, and enhance forest resilience. They learn about sustainable forest management certification and investigate companies that carry certified forest products.
TEACHER PAGES
- Mix and Match Cards (PDF)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
Activity 4: Indigenous-Led Solutions to Climate Change
In this activity, learners review information on Indigenous knowledge and nature-based solutions to climate change, then undertake group work researching case studies of Indigenous-led sustainable and climate-smart forestry.
TEACHER PAGES
- Infographic – Indigenous Peoples in Canada (PDF)
- Infographic Rubric (PDF)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
- Indigenous-Led Conservation Research (PDF)
- KWL Chart (PDF)
- Quick Quiz (PDF)
Activity 5: My Local Forest and Climate Change
In this activity, learners learn about their local forest zone, investigate climate impacts and projections on forests and in their region using online tools, and consider how these impacts will affect their local ecosystem.
TEACHER PAGES
- Canada’s Forest by the Numbers (PDF) – (High Resolution)
- Canada’s Forest Regions Map (PDF)
- Ecozones of Canada (PDF)
- Sustainable Forestry: Adapting to Change Infographic (PDF)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
- Climate Change and My Forest (PDF)
- Trees Around Town (PDF)
- Quick Quiz (PDF)
Activity 6: City Forests and Climate Change
In this activity, learners familiarize themselves with the local urban forests, the concept of urban forestry, and the benefits of both. They consult local experts on plans for their area and use interactive tools to identify locally appropriate tree species and recommend a climate-resilient planting plan for the school.
TEACHER PAGES
STUDENT PAGES
- Quick Quiz (PDF)
Activity 7: Forest Careers for Climate Action
In this activity, learners conduct research into different careers of people across Canada working in jobs that help forests and address climate change. They use their creative skills to produce an advertisement that promotes their ideal forest-related job.
TEACHER PAGES
- Forest Sector Jobs in Canada (PDF)
- Mix and Match Career Cards (PDF)
- Quick Quiz Answer Sheet (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
- Forest Career Summary (PDF)
- Interview Guide for Guest Speaker (PDF)
- Quick Quiz (PDF)
Activity 8: Climate Action for Forests
In this activity, learners take a deeper look into the actions being taken to protect trees, forests, and the forestry industry in light of global climate change projections, and explore what they can do to contribute. Focusing on an aspect of climate change and forestry that interests them, learners embark on an inquiry-based action project in the school or community.
TEACHER PAGES
- Contrasting Images (PDF)
- Service Learning Cycle (PDF)
- Steps for Climate Action Service Learning (PDF)
STUDENT PAGES
More Resources
Finding Local Partners & Guest Speakers |
Curriculum Connections |
Forest Literacy Framework |
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Assessment Guidelines |
Learner Critical Reflection Student Page |
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