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Global Hero is a free app to teach the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It features 17 mini-games. There are no ads or in-app fees.
The game is available on iOS and Google Play.
Fun for all ages
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Discuss habitat characteristics and requirements: weather, temperature, moisture, light, food, etc. Students choose a native Alberta animal and complete the worksheet to find suitable shelter. Wrap-up: share findings.
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Students place a hula hoop on the ground and carefully examine the ground within space. Students examine soil, rocks, plants,insects and general measurements of the space they are investigating. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Why are each of these elements important to the natural area? How can we help to preserve the natural area at school and elsewhere?
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Discuss lifecycles and common differences between each stage of life (insects). Students learn about the lifecycle of a ladybug by searching for each clue in the natural area and drawing their findings. Wrap up: Discuss drawings and review stages of the lifecycle where necessary.
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Discuss lifecycles, larvae, galls and homes. Student’s search for and tally insect larvae. Search for the insects and insect homes listed on the worksheet and answer the corresponding questions. Wrap-up: life cycle stages, predict seasonal differences, etc.
