hydroelectric dams

K-2 Lesson 4: Hydropower - Is it Bad or Good?

K-2 Lesson 4: Hydropower - Is it Bad or Good?

"We wouldn't be able to live without water. Nothing would." – Autumn Peltier
Energy, we all use it every day. We often hear that renewable sources of energy are better than non-renewable sources of energy. However, renewable sources of energy also have effects on the environment.
In this lesson, students will learn about hydropower and see the growth of their knowledge. They will also form an opinion on whether hydropower is bad or good.

Grade Nine Thematic Unit: Introduction and Directions

Grade Nine Thematic Unit: Introduction and Directions

Students will be able to review various case studies regarding water issues of First Nations people. Students will be able to identify water issues within the media and provide the classroom with current events and facts regarding water in their area. Students will monitor media outlets for current events regarding water (floods, river flows, tsunami, etc.).