Section 1: Water: Distribution, Cycles, and Currents

Lesson A: Distribution of Water

Distribution of Freshwater
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/atlas-canada/selected-thematic-maps/16888
A variety of maps from Natural Resources, Canada showing the distribution of fresh water in Canada.

Water Supply
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/science-and-innovation/agricultural-practices/water/?id=1187702145201
Information and links from agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on the water supply in Canada.]

Lesson D: Ocean Currents and Temperature

Gyres

NASA: Visible Earth
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_set.php?categoryID=973
An image of a large gyre east of Japan.

How the Earth Works
http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/EnvSC102Notes/102HowEarthWorks.HTM
Scroll down to the section on Oceanic Circulation: Surface Currents to see a map and description of  gyres around the world

Section 2: Water and Ice: Shaping Landscapes

Lesson C: Glaciation

World View of Global Warming
http://worldviewofglobalwarming.org/

All About Glaciers
https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/glaciers

Section 3: Life in Aquatic Environments

Lesson C: Human Use and Abuse of Aquatic Ecosystems

Generating Power

Northwest Hydro - Education
http://www.fwee.org/education.html
A US site dedicated to the use of water as a renewable energy source – provides lots of information and activities for students!
 
Union of Concerned Scienctists: Clean Energy
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy#.Vyplpj_BHuc
Descriptor: Provides information about different energy sources, and ways that individuals can conserve energy.

BC Hydro
http://www.bchydro.com/education/
BC’s major electricity provider with information for teachers and students.