Mackenzie Valley

Elementary, Middle

Description

This ESD lesson introduces students to the issues surrounding proposed pipeline construction in the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories. The activities explore wetlands, Kyoto, and the differences between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. By learning about the plants, animals and human communities that live near the Mackenzie Valley, students will understand the importance of protecting both human and natural habitats.

Students will:

  • create pinwheels to represent other forms of energy
  • map the proposed Mackenzie Valley pipeline
  • depict the impact the pipeline could potentially have on wildlife and people in the area. 

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