Every ecosystem is made up of living and non-living components that interact with one another. Water, soil, sunlight, flora, fauna and more all work together to create healthy habitats.<\/p>\n
When one part of the system changes, other parts are affected as well.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
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- Pollution can reduce water quality and affect aquatic species<\/li>\n
- Habitat loss can decrease biodiversity<\/li>\n
- Changes to soil can influence plant growth and wildlife habitat<\/li>\n
- Invasive species can alter food webs and ecosystem balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By examining these relationships, students begin to see that environmental issues are often interconnected and that positive actions can have far-reaching benefits.<\/p>\n
Teaching Resources<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHalting and Reversing Biodiversity Loss in Canada<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 This course, created by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), will introduce you to the foundations of biodiversity, examine why biodiversity is important \u2013 to humans and to a healthy, functioning planet \u2013 and explore what actions can be taken (and are currently being taken) to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n
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- Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Explore HWW\u2019s \u201cwild spaces\u201d section to learn about different ecosystems in Canada, the species that depend on each one and how environmental changes affect wildlife. and how environmental changes affect wildlife.<\/li>\n
- Ducks Unlimited Canada<\/strong><\/a> \u2014Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in Canada, supporting countless species while helping filter water and reduce flooding. Explore educational resources that help students understand the vital role wetlands play in environmental health. Forest Literacy Framework<\/a> \u2014 Created by Project Learning Tree<\/a>, this framework helps to lay out the knowledge and skills surrounding forests and forest management.<\/li>\n
- Supporting risky play in schools<\/a> Nov 10,2026<\/strong> \u2014 Many educators face barriers around outdoor learning because it is perceived as risky. This virtual workshop with the Outdoor Learning School & Store<\/a> will explore the ways that responsible risky play supports the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.<\/li>\n
- CBC Kids YouTube<\/a>, alternative CBC Kids<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 CBC Kids offers engaging, student-friendly videos and articles that introduce environmental topics such as pollution, habitat conservation, biodiversity and climate change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In the Activity Guides<\/h3>\n
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\nThis month’s featured activities encourage students to investigate environmental systems and consider how humans influence them. These activities are found in our Project WILD activity guide<\/a>, one of the three activity guides available from CWF.<\/p>\n- \n
- How Wet Is Our Planet? (Project WILD, p. 55)<\/strong> \u2014 Students explore Earth’s water resources and discover that only a small fraction of the planet’s water is available for human use and wildlife habitat.<\/li>\n
- Litter We Know (Project WILD, p. 64)<\/strong> \u2014 Students investigate litter and its impacts on wildlife and ecosystems.<\/li>\n
- Habitat Rummy (Project WILD, p. 43)<\/strong> \u2014 Through a card game, students explore habitat requirements and relationships between wildlife and their environments.<\/li>\n
- Career Critters (Project WILD, p. 342)<\/strong> \u2014 Students match organisms to environmental problems in a local community and evaluate the potential of the organisms to help control problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Litter We Know (Project WILD, p. 64)<\/strong> \u2014 Students investigate litter and its impacts on wildlife and ecosystems.<\/li>\n
- Ducks Unlimited Canada<\/strong><\/a> \u2014Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in Canada, supporting countless species while helping filter water and reduce flooding. Explore educational resources that help students understand the vital role wetlands play in environmental health. Forest Literacy Framework<\/a> \u2014 Created by Project Learning Tree<\/a>, this framework helps to lay out the knowledge and skills surrounding forests and forest management.<\/li>\n
- Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Explore HWW\u2019s \u201cwild spaces\u201d section to learn about different ecosystems in Canada, the species that depend on each one and how environmental changes affect wildlife. and how environmental changes affect wildlife.<\/li>\n