Climate Change North | Curriculum | Nunavut | Connections 7

Climate Change Curriculum Connections 7
SOCIAL STUDIES 7-9 STRAND 7: THE CIRCUMPOLAR WORLD
Theme A: Geography of the Circumpolar World	physical and climatic characteristics of circumpolar regions how the environment of the circumpolar regions affects peoples: their lifestyles, occupations, leisure and economic activities
Theme C: Canada and the Circumpolar World	the main transportation routes in the circumpolar world Canada’s connections with other circumpolar nations in the areas of: environmental problems (ozone depletion, build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere) Common Learning Experiences: use maps and other resource materials to find data on the climates of the circumpolar world use graphs to show climatic differences in various circumpolar regions record personal weather observations over a period of time and compare the data to that of a southern community develop and pursue a problem-solving strategy to answer an outstanding question concerning the circumpolar world prepare a report on a circumpolar issue analyze changes that have occurred in a circumpolar community prepare maps tracing northern transportation routes
INUUQATIGIIT CURRICULUM 7-9 Relationship to the Environment
Water	understand the relationship between water, weather, and seasons Key Experiences/Activities: Ask an elder to talk about all any observed changes in currents or water channels close by. Find out how a person learns to “read” the water, and how to be aware of changing currents and channels. Have students map the areas described by the elder. Go camping for several days near water. Keep track of the weather and water conditions, and notice any relationships between them. Keep records of all the plants and animals that students observe and how they are “using” the water.
Weather and Weather Predicting	learn what to observe and watch for in order to predict weather. learn how weather affects animals and how this affects Inuit lifestyle, today and in the past. appreciate how weather affects travel become more skillful at predicting the weather using traditional and modern approaches Key Experiences/Activities: Invite an elder to talk about the importance of weather predicting and traditional ways of predicting weather. Discuss what can happen if you don’t pay attention to the weather or if you don’t predict the weather accurately. Invite someone from Department of Transport or the airport to talk about keeping weather records. Research then discuss how the weather might affect different kinds of animals (think about migration).
Bugs	understand and appreciate how different bugs have adapted to their environment appreciate the relationships between caribou and insects Key Experiences/Activities Have your students learn about the different bugs that live in their region. Explore whether climate changes are affecting the bugs in their region. Have your students research parasites on caribou. Explore how the climate changes that affect caribou herds affect the parasites that live on them or the bugs that surround them.
SCIENCE 7
Life and the Environment	Characteristics of Living Things how organisms adapt to unique environments and situations how “we” interact with the environment: traditional and western perceptions of ecological concepts, use of renewable and non-renewable resources, population management, conservation and environmental problems, cycles, present and alternative energy sources traditional and local knowledge as it pertains to the perception and understanding of their environment: cultures of the NWT and other world views
Matter and Energy	present and alternative energy sources; practicality, limitations, costs and benefits
Heat	compare transmission of heat by conduction, convection and radiation
Interactions Within Ecosystems	describe conditions essential to the growth and reproduction of plants and microorganisms in an ecosystem and relate these conditions to various aspects of the human food supply describe how energy is supplied to, and how it flows through, a food web describe interactions between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 7
General Outcome 1: Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.	1.2 Clarify and Extend summarize and represent personal viewpoints in clear and meaningful ways
General Outcome 2: Comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.	2.3 Understand Forms and Techniques create original texts [such as cartoon sequences, dialogues, short stories, letters, video presentations] to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques
General Outcome 3: Manage ideas and information.	3.1 Plan and Focus formulate a variety of relevant questions on a topic to establish a purpose for seeking information prepare and use a plan to access ideas and information from a variety of sources [such as teachers, peers, print and non-print materials, electronic sources] 3.2 Select and Process expand and use a repertoire of skills [including visual and auditory] to access information and ideas from a variety of sources [such as formal interviews and surveys, almanacs, documentaries, broadcasts] 3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate organize information and ideas by selecting or developing categories appropriate to a particular topic and purpose assess the appropriateness of the amount and quality of information collected; recognize and address information gaps for particular forms, audiences, and purposes
General Outcome 4: Enhance the clarity and artistry of communication	4.1 Generate and Focus consider form and audience when generating ideas and focusing a topic select and compose using specific forms [such as character sketches, legends, videos, scripts, stories, advertisements, posters...] 4.4 Present and Share facilitate small-group activities and short, whole-class sessions to share information on a topic using pre- established active learning strategies [such as role-plays, language games, simulations] present short oral presentations and reports using verbal and non-verbal cues [such as diction, pacing, presence, facial expression, gestures] to focus audience attention
General Outcome 5: Celebrate and build community	5.1 Encourage, Support and Work With Others contribute to group efforts to reach consensus or conclusions present group conclusions or findings to classmates