Description
Through the use of a bog model, interactive questions and hands on peat examination, students will learn how wetlands and peat are formed. Participants will come to understand the benefits of peat and peatlands, including their important role in decreasing the effects of climate change and global warming.
Ontario Curriculum Connections
Science and Technology
Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Grade 5 (Conservation of Energy and Resources)
- analyze the long-term impacts on society and the environment of human uses of energy and natural resources, and suggest ways to reduce these impacts (e.g., turning off the faucet while brushing teeth or washing and rinsing dishes conserves water)
- evaluate the effects of various technologies on energy consumption, and propose ways in which individuals can improve energy conservation
Understanding Life Systems, Grade 6 (Biodiversity)
- describe ways in which biodiversity within and among communities is important for maintaining the resilience of these communities
