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ACEE wants to know how we can better help TEACHERS bring more environmental education into the classroom. This information will help us create professional development opportunities that are meaningful and relevant for you.

Take 10 minutes to fill out this survey.
 
Call for Submissions - Celebrating Community Voices

The Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) is now accepting presentation submissions for the 2011 conference in Nordegg May 12-15. GEOEC Conference

Do you have a successful classroom project others could learn from? Do you have a topic you would like to explore with other educators? Submit a proposal!
 
Passionate educators gathered to consider the future of education in Alberta 

ACEE and Alberta Education hosted two workshops at the end of October to consider how environmental educators can participate in the Inspiring Action on Education initiative.

To see a summary of what we heard, click here.

This is just the beginning, so if you missed this opportunity, stay tuned!
 
Buy Nothing Day - November 26

What a concept! Going a full day without buying anything. Use this day to challenge your students to think about their consumption and learn about where and how products are made. Here are a few resource ideas:
  • PBS Kids has worked with Annie Leonard of the Story of Stuff to create some fun shorts for younger students called Loop Scoops. These short clips cover juice boxes, video games and other items.
  • For older students, the Story of Stuff follows common products through their life cycle.
  • Calculate your ecological footprint on line. Edmonton and Calgary both have footprint calculators.

 
gener8 2011: An Energy Literacy Youth Summit

Inside Education is hosting this summit March 17-20 at the Delta Lodge in Kananaskis. 80 students and 40 teachers will come together to learn about the challenges and opportunities. Students and teachers receive full scholarships to attend the conference! 
 
2011 Excellence in Teacher Awards

Do you know an amazing environmental education teacher that deserves to be recognized? We need to celebrate the achievements of these passionate educators.
 
2010 Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic
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This fully funded 4 day development opportunity takes place next week at the Sanctum Retreat Centre in Caroline. If you would like to participate in 2011, start thinking about it now! Click here to learn more about this clinic.
ON-LINE FINDS
NASA Climate Change Presentations
8 powerpoint presentations about the science as well as the social dimensions of climate change.
Changing Education Paradigms Video
Sir Ken Robinson gives an insightful talk about our education system animated by RSA Animate.
Love. Not Loss Video
Asks communicators to talk about biodiversity in terms people want to listen to.
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Questions or comments? Please contact christina@abcee.org.