Sila: Clue in to Climate Change
Target audience: grades 7 to 12; secondary
Subject: issues surrounding climate change in the Canadian Arctic, from
the perspectives of science and traditional knowledge
Home page.
Description
- In following the adventures of two teenagers, Morgan and Ryan, visitors will learn about the effects of climate change in the Arctic. The site presents, in an accessible format, results of scientific research and observations made by Inuit over several years.
- Four elements are highlighted: earth, air, fire, water.
- Preventive measures are proposed.
- A section for educators, a quiz and a glossary are included.
Topics
Climate change, greenhouse effect, sea ice and ice floes, Arctic flora and fauna, Inuit traditional knowledge, preventive measures, Northwest Passage.
Educational Activities
(with curriculum links)
Lesson Plans
Digging for Diatoms
Canada-wide: grades 7 to 9
Quebec: secondary cycles 1 and 2
A presentation about diatoms and climates of the past.
Description and curriculum links.
Increase Your Albedo
Canada-wide: grades 7 to 12
Quebec: secondary cycles 1 and 2
A presentation and activity about sea ice and albedo.
Description and curriculum links.
Scenarios for the Future
Canada-wide: grades 10 to 12
Quebec: secondary cycle 2
Presentation and discussion about the climate of the future.
Don't Overlook...!
- When will we be able to take the Northwest Passage?
- Caribou at risk.
- An uncommon solution: A solar wall in the Arctic!
Launch Date
November 2004
Creators
The Canadian Museum of Nature and the Centre for Traditional Knowledge.
The Canadian Museum of Nature and The Centre for Traditional Knowledge are proud to present Sila: Clue in to Climate Change, and are grateful that the project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Climate Change Action Fund and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the RBC Foundation and Canada Post.
