Overview

Grade 3 Social Studies

Communities and Environment

Environmental Relationships

4. Sustainability

4.1 Environmental Protection

Protect the Environment Learn How You Can Help Keep Canada's World Healthy

You will discover how sustainability, conservation, and everyday choices help protect Canada's land, water, and air for all living things.

What You'll Learn

You learn that sustainability means using resources for future generations.

You discover key terms like pollution, habitat, and biodiversity today.

You explore how the three Rs reduce waste and protect the environment.

You understand how Indigenous knowledge guides responsible environmental stewardship.

What You'll Practice

You will answer questions about sustainability, conservation, and pollution terms.

You will identify actions that protect Canada's forests, water, and wildlife.

You will practise explaining how everyday choices reduce environmental harm.

Why This Matters

Understanding environmental protection empowers you to make responsible choices that keep Canada's land, water, and air healthy for you and all future generations.

This Unit Includes

1 Video lesson

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Sustainability

Conservation

Biodiversity

Stewardship

Recycling

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