High School Students

Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network
BEAN
The Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network (BEAN) is a collaboration of education, industry, government and non-governmental organizations and agencies dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding and action related to biodiversity in Ontario.

Canada's Aquatic Environments
www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca
This University of Guelph comprehensive site provides well-researched information on plants, animals, habitats and human interactions. It is perhaps one of the best sites for specific information on Ontario's aquatic and wetland plants and animals.

Canada's Polar Life
www.arctic.uoguelph.ca
Yes, Ontario has an arctic region! Learn about the life, environments, issues and traditional knowledge of the high North, including animals that migrate through or to Ontario during their annual cycle. The site also has links to most arctic research from the U.S. and Canada.

The Canadian Biodiversity Website
www.canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca
This is one of the best sites to start with to get a Canadian-based introduction to biodiversity, including the theory, ecozones, species and issues.

Consume This! Youth and Sustainable Consumption
www.c2p2online.com
Learn more about sustainability, the earth's resources and what you can do to reduce your impact on the earth. Take the Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention sustainable consumer survey and share your thoughts.

Ecological Footprint Quiz
www.myfootprint.org
Calculate your own ecological footprint using a tool by Earth Day Network.

Ecological Footprints of Nations
www.ecologicalfootprint.org
The Earth Council provides a good introduction to the concept of ecological footprints and how it is applied to assessing levels of impact. The site contains an excellent table comparing footprints of different nations.

Envirothon
www.ontarioenvirothon.on.ca
The Ontario Envirothon program is a challenging environmental competition that gets high school students working in teams to explore the outdoors. Envirothon also gives students first hand experience in natural resource sciences. Problem solving skills are also put to the test with a challenge to present a feasible solution to a real life environmental problem. Envirothon gives students the knowledge needed to help them understand nature and their place in it.

Great Greenwing Adventure
www.ducks.ca
Apply to be sponsored by Ducks Unlimited Canada for an action-packed week at Oak Hammock Marsh and the Delta Marsh in Manitoba. You'll learn about wetlands, wildlife and conservation. You will develop knowledge and skills that will help you in your future studies and career choices.

Great Lakes Atlas
www.on.ec.gc.ca/great-lakes-atlas/
On this site you will find an environmental atlas and resource book for The Great Lakes. The topics include geology, hydrology, history, climate, and lake processes. The human and industry's impact on the ecosystem is discussed in detail including land use, toxic chemicals, protection and restoration efforts.

Scientific Facts on Biodiversity
www.greenfacts.org
A summary of the United Nation's Biodiversity Synthesis Report, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, is available. You'll get answers that provide an introduction to biodiversity, its benefits, the potential for loss, current trends and a possible look into the future.

T.E.A.C.H. Great Lakes
www.great-lakes.net
Geared for elementary through high school students, the topics are continually expanded and updated. Questions from visitors on many Great Lakes topics, environment, history and culture, geography, pollution and careers, are answered in the “Vault of Knowledge”. Included are links to a glossary to help explain the scientific terms and acronyms.

Wildspace
wildspace.ec.gc.ca
Explore images, maps and species information for wildlife in Ontario and beyond (mostly birds, but some common mammals, reptiles and amphibians are included).

Youth and the Environment
www.ec.gc.ca
This Environment Canada portal site connects you with other youth and various environmental organizations. You can get involved, expand your knowledge and be inspired!

ecoMentors Program
www.ecomentors.ca
Energetic and eager high school students can help enhance the environmental learning of elementary classes or environmental clubs in grades 1 to 6 by becoming an ecoMentor. Deliver fun and engaging 1 hour lesson plans on a variety of environmental topics including biodiversity.

NatureWatch
www.naturewatch.ca
Access four common monitoring programs which encourage schools, community groups, individual naturalists, backyard enthusiasts, Scouts and Guides to engage in the monitoring of plants, animals, soil, air, water and other aspects of environmental quality.

Ontario Rangers
youthprograms

Apply for an eight week job for youth aged 17. The program provides participants with a combination of work, environmental learning and life experiences. You will stay at a Ranger camp for the duration of your work term.

Ontario Stewardship Rangers
youthprograms
This summer job program for youth aged 17 provides participants with a combination of work, environmental learning and life experiences in your own community.

Youth Action Centre
www.youthactioncentre.ca
Provides ideas on the many ways you can get involved, take the lead, and walk the talk! Discover opportunities to create positive, real solutions around environmental issues that are important to you. Funded development opportunities are available.