April 25-27, 2013 is the date of our conference - Earth Matters. This conference will develop communities of practice in environmental education and we will celebrate, share, learn, plan, and commit to action.
Our Keynotes
Richard Louv's bestselling book Last Child in the Woods, sparked a debate that spawned an international movement to reconnect kids and nature.
Etienne Wenger-Trayner coined the term Communities of Practice and is an expert in creating successful, productive and innovative learning communities.
Registration will open at the end of September. More information on costs and keynotes can be found here: www.abcee.org/conference.
Click on the image to learn more about the Teacher Tookit
ACEE is pleased to announce its Teacher Toolkit! You are just 2 clicks away from seeing a myriad of lesson plans, field trips, classroom visits and other resources specific to the grade you teach! We also includes the links to the Alberta Program of Studies.
Whether you are beginning your environmental education journey or you are a seasoned pro, the Teacher Toolkit has resources for you in each subject and at all grade levels.
Check it out today and see how easy it is to integrate environmental education into your classroom!
It is the beginning of a new school year and we wanted to reminder teachers of the many professional learning opportunities provided by Alberta environmental education organizations.
ACEE has updated the ConocoPhillips Menu of Professional Learning Opportunities. The Menu also includes some of the organizations that offer in-school presentations. All of the organizations are listed in the Encana Environmental Education Resource Centre as well.
ACEE is supporting the delivery of this course by the Outdoor Council of Canada October 20 and 21.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting to lead outdoor daytrips with students, familes, or adults in simple terrain or conditions. It also makes a great first step toward becoming an OCC LL1 Instructor.
ECO Canada is inviting 150 students in grades 11 and 12 and 30 teachers to the Red & White Club in Calgary on October 12, 2012 for a day of environmental career exploration and learning at the 2012 Green Careers Summit.
To learn more and to register your school click here.
Green Teacher is a quarterly magazine offering perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical articles and ready to use activities for various age levels, and reviews of dozens of new educational resources.
They are also offering a great series of webinars tapping into experts from around the world. Here are the upcoming sessions:
Mapping your Community - September 25
Changing Energy Behaviours in Schools and Communities - September 26
Design and Implement Sucessful Environmental Education Programs - September 27
The Whys, Whats and Hows of Teaching about Eating Green - October 2
A new Nature Kindergarten has started in Victoria BC. The students spend the entire morning outside and the afternoon in the classroom (BC has full day Kindergarten). This news clip summarizes the 2 year pilot project.
A school in New Brunswick is starting the year off with healthy and local foods in the cafeteria. It has involved changing everything they do, but the staff say it is worth it. This clip from CBC profiles the initiative.
This website looks at the environment from many different perspectives using plain language. Some examples of topics include architecture, culture and finance. Each area includes a brief summary article, statistics and resources. Read more here.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxEdmonton Education is a new event that will bring together leaders across education, technology entrepreneurs, artists and creators to challenge the way we think about learning. The event takes place October 13. Learn more here.
ACGC is having their AGM and bringing in The YES Men who will deliver a talk entitled: We All Must Be Revolting: Finding Your Place in the Global Revolution. It promises to be an unforgetable and engaging talk. Read more and register here.
