GEO TEST

Why do we value

nature?

Lesson 1.1

Mr. Losier

Objectives

Curriculum Expectation

Analyze Impact

Goal: Students will analyze how
these values influence the protection
and use of natural resources.

Example: Analyse environmental, economic, social, and/or political implications of different ideas and
beliefs about the value of Canada’s natural environment, and explain how these ideas/beliefs affect
the use and protection of Canada’s natural assets.

Goal: Students will identify
various reasons why people
value nature.

Identify Values

Multiple Choice

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What’s your favorite place in nature?

Reasons People Value Nature

●Recreation: Enjoyment, leisure, outdoor
activities.

●Aesthetic Beauty: Appreciation of scenic
landscapes.

●Resources: Source of food, water, raw
materials.

●Spiritual/Emotional: Connection to
nature, cultural significance.

●And Others!!

Individual Activity

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Step 1: Think of your favourite places in nature.
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Can be specific — Cottage, Camping Spot,
Hersey Lake etc.

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Can be vague — Trails, Forest, Lakes etc.

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Step 2: Draw a picture of one of your favourite
places.

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Step 3: Answer these two questions in short form
on the back.
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Why is this important to you?

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Should it be protected? Why or why not?

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Should it be used? Why or why not?

Individual Activity

●

Step 1: Think of your favourite places in nature.
○

Can be specific — Cottage, Camping Spot,
Hersey Lake etc.

○

Can be vague — Trails, Forest, Lakes etc.

●

Step 2: Draw a picture of one of your favourite
places.

●

Step 3: Answer these two questions in short form
on the back.
○

Why is this important to you?

○

Should it be protected? Why or why not?

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Should it be used? Why or why not?

Let’s share our ideas!

◻ What common values do we see across

the different places?

◻ How do personal experiences influence

the way we value nature?

Group Activity

●Task Overview:
○In groups, complete the "Why Do We Value Nature?"
worksheet.

●Steps:
○Discuss different natural environments and the reasons
people might value them.

○Explore how these values could lead to protection or use.

○How can different opinions about use/protection lead to
conflict or teamwork.

●Roles:
○Each group member should contribute to the discussion.

What’s your favorite place in nature?

●More national marine conservation areas for the benefit of all
by Parks Canada
○https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TckfKVuAzoU

●How does the partnership between the Haida Nation and the
Canadian government influence the management of Gwaii
Haanas?

●What are the benefits of balancing sustainable use, like fishing,
with protecting ecosystems in national marine conservation
areas (NMCAs)?