Supports Manitoba Learning Outcomes
Science
Arts Education
Language
Social Studies
Plug & Play! Minimal Prep!
Print Worksheets
Set Up Projector
Let The Website Do The Rest!
How It Works
6 weekly pre-planned modules, at your own pace
Led by a website projected at the front of the class
Students do fun and engaging activities for points
Module at-a-glance (approx.60-75mins)
- 10 Minute Prep
- Video-Led
- Team Activities
- Game Shows
- Music
- Missions
What Teachers Say
"Easy to use, curriculum related and students loved the videos."
Bonnie Beveridge, Brandon, MB
"It was a refreshing new way to talk about important issues that the students have heard about before."
Danette Donnely, Brandon, MB
"It was a well-rounded program! The students got very excited and really enjoyed going on 'missions'!"
Lisa Meadows, Brandon, MB
A MISSION FOR CLIMATE, ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION
The Keep Cool resource inspires students to become climate action superheroes and change their families’ energy and transportation habits!
Modules Overview
The Climate Conundrum
The adventure begins! Students become Apprentice Planet Protectors and play the Game Show to discover the differences between weather, climate and climate change. Drawing activity about changing seasons.
Operation Darkroom
What’s the buzz about energy & electricity? Game show, drawing activity and writing raps about power systems. Apprentices receive Mission 1: switching off lights!
Operation Shower Power
How do we use energy to heat water? Learn about heat, hot water and the hot water system, draw a poster and get Mission 2: taking shorter showers
Operation Keep Car Cool
How do people waste energy by the way they drive? Draw & rate different types of transportation, watch a music video, and get Mission 3: stop your family from idling.
Operation Go Car Free
Why go car free? Brainstorm barriers and solutions for kids walking to school, do a theatre skit on active transportation and get Mission 4: as a family, drive less.
Keep Cool
Program wrap-up! Apprentices report on their last mission and receive individual & team certificates. Celebrate helping protect the planet!
Messages from Mother Earth
Indigenous perspectives on climate action
Each week, our young Cree superhero highlights Indigenous-led environmental projects around the world, showing how Indigenous cultural practices and wisdom hold solutions for our climate crisis.
Created in consultation and collaboration with Indigenous artists, elders and culture keepers.
Inspires Action on the Sustainable Development Goals
Promotes 21st Century Learning
Facilitates interdisciplinary learning
combining arts, language, science and social studies curriculum
Develops the 4C's
incl. communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity
Connects learning to the real world
through fun at-home missions to lead change in families
Meets diverse learning needs
with engaging, arts-based group activities
Helps bring tech into the classroom
in an easy plug & play format, no special equipment needed!