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October 2013                                                 News for Teachers








      
      




























 

 

Here a few waste-related resources to help you celebrate Waste Reduction Week in your classroom!

 

Waste Reduction Week Official Website 

 

One Simple Act Toolkit - Activities for grades 1-6.

 

Building Musical Instruments from Reused Materials 

 

My Life As A Plastic Bottle - Video short and teachers guide for Grade 4. 

 

You could win a 4-day all-expenses-paid trip to some amazing Parks Canada sites in British Columbia. One lucky Grade 8 class will fly with Air Canada and take part in ocean adventures, see wildlife, live the life of a World War I or II soldier, explore a historic lighthouse after dark and much more!

Learn more here.
 
 
We still have have some spaces available for early bird registration.

The first 100 registrants pay just $225 - which includes the meal package! Come and explore how the Earth Matters to you...

 

For more details: http://abcee.org/conference/ 

 
This conference is offered in co-operation with the Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) of the Alberta Teacher's Association. 

 

Thanks  to Tervita for their generous support of the Earth Matters Conference.   

  

 

 
 

Eight organizations are getting ready to participate in the 6th Annual Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, November 4th to 7th in Caroline, Alberta.  

 

You can check out their goals and view proceedings from past leadership clinics at: www.abcee/leadershipclinic/.

 

We will be accepting applications for the 2014 Leadership Clinic in the spring of 2014.

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New network bridges gap between children and nature

 

Natural Start Alliance is a newly formed North America Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE) network dedicated to helping young children experience and care for nature.  

 

They have created the International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education (available as a free online journal) and have an extensive resource section available at: www.naturalstart.org 

 

Vermont-based Shelburne Farms has some excellent resources for educators including: 
 

There are many links between environmental education, healthy active schools, and wellness - here's a chance to explore those!  Consider presenting at Ever Active Schools' Shaping the Future conference. Deadline is October 28th.

Learn more here. 
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) takes a unique approach to get people to care about nature and biodiversity. Watch the video here.

Read about the unique blend of cycling, charity, mentorship and adventure offered up by Calgary-based organization Two Wheel View.  
For more information visit:  
www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact rosemarie@abcee.org.