Middle School

Grades 6-8

Looking for awesome resources to empower your students to take action on climate change? These free learning resources from The Gaia Project focus on the Global Competencies, Sustainable Development Goals and the New Brunswick curriculum. There is something for everyone! To request resources in French, click here.

Gaia-Led Programs

Work with a Gaia team member to take on a climate action project with your students!

Grades: 3-8

- Limited Availability

Looking to reduce your school’s waste footprint in a more impactful way? This solution-oriented experiential learning program will prompt students to think critically about the environmental impact of waste. With support from The Gaia Project team, they will assess their school’s waste management practices, identify areas of improvement and implement sustainable solutions to reduce waste.

This program is currently full. To be added to our waitlist, sign up now!

Grades: 6-8

- Limited Availability!
- Choose one of 4 available themes


This multifaceted program that focuses on sustainability topics will help students take initiative in changing their habits at school. This program offers different lessons around four different themes: Electricity Use, Renewable Energy, Waste, and Air Quality. These lessons will showcase that climate change affects more than one aspect of human life. Each topic can be brought into the classroom in creative ways through presentations and activities.

This program is currently full. To be added to our waitlist, sign up now!

Grades: 6-8

- Limited Availability

This imaginative and multifaceted program models an escape room in which students will work together to reveal the combination to unlock a box of essential items. The scenario is a complete blackout and the priorities have shifted to water, light, heat and communication. Use all of the videos, worksheets and resources developed by Gaia to delight your students.

Learning Packages

We have created the lesson plan, now bring it to life in your classroom!

Grades: K-12

The EcoSchools Exploration Guide is your go-to resource for kicking off your journey towards EcoSchools certification. Designed to help school staff navigate the process, this guide covers everything from setting up an account to submitting your plan. Packed with answers to frequently asked questions, key deadlines, tips, and even an activity to engage students in taking action related to greenhouse gas emissions, this guide is your essential companion for driving meaningful environmental action in your school.

Grades: 6-12

- Limited Availability:
Maximum of 10 posters per teacher


Get your devices ready! Have your students interact with our new poster to learn more about energy, how it is used and how to save it. Scan the featured QR codes to gain access to a suite of resources and activities.

Important: The printed version of this poster is currently only available to New Brunswick schools. A printable version will be sent via email to requests outside of the province.

Grades: 6-12

Visit the Green Career Exploration Resources section of our Green Experts page. You will find learning packages to learn more about green jobs, recordings of our Green Career Panels and our My Green Job video series.

Grades: K-12

Take on Sustainable Development Goal #13 Climate Action in a way that interests you and your students! Use this digital poster along with its companion guide to make your classroom more sustainable and introduce important eco-conscious behaviour to your students!

Important: This is a digital poster that can be used on screen or can be printed on 24" x 36" paper to display and use on a wall in your classroom.

Grades: 6-12

This online resource takes students and teachers on a deep dive into the world of electric vehicles. Students will complete activities that encourage them to think about the transportation they use and see around them every day and the impact on the environment. Students will participate in online and classroom activities and engage in meaningful discussion.

Other Offerings

Take advantage of these other options available to you!

Do you know a school staff member, a student or a school who has gone above and beyond to take action on climate change and who would deserve an award? The Gaia Project would like to recognize those champions who have made an outstanding impact this year, and we are looking for candidates from all across the province.

Nominations are now closed for the 2023-2024 school year. Visit our awards page to learn more.

Are you an environmental leader looking to make your school more sustainable? EcoSchools Canada is the perfect fit for students and teachers who want to take climate action within their classrooms and schools. With environmental curriculum and projects provided, students and teachers can achieve different levels of certification, putting their school on the pathway to sustainability!

Grades: K-12

Are you a student learning from home or a teacher doing online education? Use this interactive poster to help make students’ home more sustainable and introduce important eco-conscious behaviour to their family. This downloadable poster is free and comes with suggested activities, videos and important information to take climate action today!

The Gaia Project is now offering FREE professional learning sessions on climate change education, energy literacy and other sustainable topics to meet the needs of your school community. Gaia will be flexible to your schedule and availability. Contact our team for more information.