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Join the Conversation
Great blog post from Deb Rougeau-Bell, a principal in Cochrane.
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Redesigning Curriculum in Alberta 
First there was Inspiring Education, now it is time for ACTION on Curriculum.
Alberta Education has initiated a series of research roundtables in April and May. ACEE has made the commitment to be there to share relevant environmental education research. Do you have any thought provoking, essential research we need to know about? Contact Kathy Worobec.
To learn more about this initiative, and how to participate, visit the Action on Education site.
Research Roundtable 1: April 11-12, 2011 in Calgary
(Topics: Literacy and Numeracy; Competencies for 21st Century Learning; Interdisciplinary Learning)
Research Roundtable 2: May 6-7, 2011 in Calgary
(Topics: Student-centred/Personalized Learning; Breadth and Depth; Ways of Knowing; Interdisciplinary Curriculum)
Research Roundtable 3: May 30-31, 2011 in Edmonton
(Topics: Flexible Timing, Pacing and Learning Environments; Responsive Curriculum; Balanced Assessment; Assessment of Competencies) |
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Environmental Action in the Classroom
David Orr said: "Hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up." Action projects give students hope for the future, by helping them see that their actions can make a difference.
Here are some resources to help you bring action into your classroom.
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Earth Day April 22
Earth Day has been celebrated for more than 20 years!
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EcoLeaders Conference - Calgary
The City of Calgary is hosting this one day conference for students in grades 9-11 on May 6.
The focus is on developing skills to translate passion for the environment into action.
The full day event is being offered at no charge for participants.
For more information, contact ecochampions@calgary.ca.
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Canada's Next Green Journalist - Student Contest
This contest, coordinated in Canada by Environmental Defense, is looking for inspired stories, photos and videos about local environmental issues from 12-18 year olds.
Prizes include a digital camera, a pocket camcorder, a laptop, cash for your school and an chance to compete with students from 15 other countries to be published in an international publication.
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Green Teacher Webinars
All webinars from this series are recorded posted if you missed any. 
The next 4 webinars are: - April 7 - Shades of Green: Developing Artistic Approaches to Environmental Education
- April 12 - Innovative Curriculum Design for Sustainability
- April 28 - School Grounds for Healthy Play and Learning
- May 2 - Using the Environment as a Context for Learning in Standards-Based Education Systems.
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Get to Know Contest Launch 
The Robert Bateman Get Know Contest is being launched in Alberta.
Visit one of these upcoming launch to learn more about the contest for your students:
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Evergreen Canada - Free Workshops
Summer Institute
This is a FREE three day event - Evergreen Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom - August 23-25 in Edmonton.
Learn how to engage your students in inquiry-based learning activities outdoors. Experience for yourself how school grounds can provide an engaging context for integrating science, literacy and art. Take home lesson plans, posters and an outdoor classroom backpack filled with supplies and tools for your first week in September!
Workshops in April, EDMONTON For more information about all these events, contact Claudia Bolli.
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FREE Mayor's Environment Expo - Calgary
Registration is open for this event at the Municipal Building.
Interactive booths, workshops and performances, all free!
June 7-9. |
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Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Conference
Registration open until April 7. Don't miss your chance to attend this great conference in an inspiring setting.
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High School Photo Contest
This contest for Calgary students has 4 categories: Go Green Power, Building Green, Nature in Action and R3 - reduce, reuse, recycle. Details and submission guidelines. Deadline APRIL 22. |
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