This resource is designed to support learning about environmental law through a flexible, classroom-ready format. Each lesson includes a lesson plan, an accompanying slide deck, and supporting materials such as case studies and worksheets. Together, these components help learners explore key concepts, apply legal ideas to real-world situations, and build understanding through guided activities.

Each section highlights Alberta curriculum connections and outlines the environmental law topics addressed in each lesson. These connections are woven throughout the website to support alignment with learning outcomes and to help users place each lesson within broader curricular goals.

For Teachers

The lesson plans are designed for classroom use and include suggested timelines to support lesson planning and pacing. They are intended to be used alongside, and often after, engaging with the website’s background content , which provides key concepts and context that support the lessons.

The materials are flexible and adaptable. Teachers may choose to use a lesson in its entirety or select individual components, such as activities, case studies, or discussion questions, to best fit their grade level, subject area, and classroom needs. This flexibility allows educators to tailor the lessons to their students while maintaining alignment with learning goals.

For Students and Independent Learners

The lesson plans provide a structured way to review and check understanding of the topics covered on the website. They can be completed independently or in groups. The activities encourage critical thinking and support the application of ideas to real-world situations. If questions arise, learners are encouraged to return to the related website sections to review and explore the content more deeply.

Whether used in a classroom setting or for independent learning, these materials support practical, flexible, and meaningful engagement with environmental law.