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Focus On Composting

Composting is a managed process that speeds up the natural decomposition of organic material. The end product of composting is a humus-like material called compost! This paper answers questions like: Why should I compost? How does composting work? How do I compost?

10 Pages
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Focus On Acid Deposition

Acid deposition occurs when acid-forming pollutants in the air are deposited on the earth’s surface. The main acid-forming pollutants are sulphur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
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EnviroKids Celebrate the Environment: English

All the things around you make up your environment. In this book, you are going to learn through many activities about the different parts of the environment - land, air, water and waste.

21 Pages

Class sets available; please state how many copies you require. (Maximum 35 copies per class.)

Stream Connections: Poster

This poster illustrates a typical northern Alberta stream. The back of the poster describes the history, physical characteristics, biodiversity, human uses and issues associated with northern streams. There are also several activities.

Focus On: Factsheets

Short background articles on different environmental subjects. Look up each Focus On individually for PDF version.

Waste Watchers: Activity Book

This activity booklet was developed to introduce children to the 4Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover. Waste Watchers educates students about waste minimization and hazardous waste. Do you think that you could be a waste watcher? With this resource you can be!
Class sets available; please state how many copies you require. (Maximum 35 copies per class.)

Up In The Air: Activity Book

This activity book is intended to introduce children, ages 6-9, to the air around them, what the atmosphere means to them, and what children and their families can do to reduce negative impacts on the atmosphere. 20 Pages Long. Class sets available; please state how many copies you require.

(Maximum 35 copies per class.)

Water for Life: Facts and Information on Water in Alberta 2002

An informative booklet describing Alberta's water supply, water quality, aquatic ecosystems, uses of water and water management.

28 Pages
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Focus On Groundwater

Provides a basic introduction to Alberta's groundwater, answering questions about basic hydrology, groundwater quality and quantity, managing groundwater issues and potential human impacts.

12 Pages
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Focus On Climate Change

This document answers the following questions: What is climate change … and why we should care? Is our climate changing? What is the greenhouse effect? What are the possible effects of climate change in Alberta? So what can we do about climate change?
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