ACEE has been invited to contribute to a provincial discussion that will shape recommendations for the creation of a new Ministerial Order for the provision of basic education.
WE WANT YOUR COMMENTS on ACEE's preliminary response so we can take this to meetings in Edmonton on the 29 and 30 of September. Read and comment here.
ACEE has released the ConocoPhillips Canada Canada Menu of Professional Learning Opportunities. This list is evolving, with new opportunities to be added as they become available. Review the list and find some professional development that will help you bring environmental education into the classroom.
Environmental Heroes
"I will be a hummingbird" - Wangari Maathai
The death this week of a great environmental hero, Dr. Wangari Maathai started me thinking about all the great environmental role models students have to learn from. Here are some resources to help you share some of these stories with your students.
The Earth Heroes Series of books from Dawn Publishing profiles individuals who have championed wilderness, oceans and wildlife.
The Green Interview is a site that features in-depth interview with some of the greatest environmental thinkers of our time, from Vandana Shiva, to Jane Goodall to Farley Mowat.
Earth Day Canada Hometown Heroes program recognizes individuals, groups and business making a difference in their community. The website has profiles of past winners.
Alberta Emerald Foundation is an award program that celebrates environmental achievement in Alberta. The site has videos from the 2011 recipients describing their programs.
Share these stories and inspire your students to make a difference in their communities!
ECO Canada and SEEDS Foundation have initiated a program to recognize green high school projects and programs. To qualify, groups must complete an environmental project focusing on one of these three areas:
The 2011 Get to Know International Unconference will bring together environmental leaders and innovators, as well as youth ambassadors, from across North America to focus on how we can work together to connect youth with nature. The conference takes place in Jasper at the Jasper Park Lodge.
VIP guests include: Robert Bateman, Les Stround (TV's Survivorman), and Canadian Olympic Gold Medalist Adam Kreek.
ACEE is hosting this FREE full day workshop October 12 in Calgary and October 13 in Edmonton. Watch this short video from Andrew Phung from Youth Central, he will be facilitating this workshop. Learn more and register.
With an influx of youth programs, projects, and awareness campaigns, we need to ask, are we truly connecting to young people? Learn more about working with this new generation of leaders.
Waste Reduction Week - this site has a resource kit for schools with great ideas as well as listing other sites.
Recycle My Cell - this program challenges students to collect as many old cell phones as they can for recycling between October 17 and November 17. There are prizes for schools who collect the most phones.
Triple StaRs - this is a 5 day waste audit that takes place during waste reducation week. The program is specifically for grade 4 students.
Choking of Lake Winnipeg Lake Winnipeg is two provinces away, but we are connected to this lake through our waterways. This documentary was created by a team out of the University of Lethbridge. They have created a resource for teachers to accompany the film. The film is divided up into short segments you can show your class. Learn more about the documentary and access the resources.
