Minds On

Wildlife conservationist

Explore the TVOkids video entitled “Wildlife Conservationist.”

Press 'Hint' to access some ways that Demia helps the environment.

Demia helps by:
  • keeping plants and animals safe from pollution
  • picking up garbage
  • making sure the water is safe
  • protecting forests
  • telling others not to cut down trees
  • working with the community to protect the environment

As a wildlife conservationist, Demia would:

  • be outside all day exploring various landscapes
  • explore and study the wildlife that live there
  • test the waters in lakes and rivers to be sure they are clean and free of pollution

What are some of the ways that Demia helps the environment? Record your thoughts using a method of your choice.

Action

Respecting the environment

We have a responsibility to take care of the environment and treat the environment with respect, just like we treat people with respect! That means we have to treat the environment kindly.

It is part of the many other responsibilities we have.

Respectful or not respectful?

What are actions that are respectful to the environment, and what are actions that are not respectful?

Think about the following actions. Decide what actions are respectful and what actions are not respectful to the environment.

After you make your choice, press the 'Check Answer' button to see if you were correct!

Being someone who helps to take care of the environment and treat it with respect is what it means to be an environmental conservationist.

Indigenous Communities and the Environment

There are many cultures that have a close connection to the plants and animals in nature. Some cultures are rooted in showing respect for the land and only using it to serve their needs.

For example, Indigenous peoples have a close connection to the plants and animals in nature. It is important to take responsibility and protect the environment for the present and future.

Explore one of the following videos to learn about children from Indigenous communities around Canada.

Learn about Marissa’s connection to the environment:

Learn about Hope’s connection to the environment:

Learn about Javier’s connection to the environment:

 Learn about Cameron’s connection to the environment:

Learn about Kajsa’s connection to the environment:

Pause and Reflect

Let’s reflect!

Who did you learn about and how does their community connect to the environment?

Consolidation

Think about your learning!

An adult with a child cleaning up garbage on a beach.

What lesson can you share about how Indigenous children connect to their environment?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.