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November 2013                                                 News for Teachers
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Win an Outdoor Classroom!

Enter the Majesta Trees of Knowledge Contest and you could win a $20,000 outdoor learning space for your school. It's easy! Just download the 'How-To' Kit and find everything you need to get started! The deadline to apply is January 20, 2014.

 

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Joy in Nature Contest
Win two full days of activities and accomodation for your school or youth group in Jasper this spring.

Submit a picture of your group learning, exploring the outdoors and be entered to win. Easy!

 







      
      




























 

 

Do you have a great hands-on activity or program you would like to share? ACEE is looking for sessions that will be of interest to all types of educators: K-12 teachers, community outreach and engagement leaders, non-profit and for profit program providers, government, or corporate environmental specialists. The deadline to apply is December 6th.

 

Click here to learn more and submit your proposal. 

 
 

The 2013 Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic that took place from Nov. 4-7 in Caroline, AB was a resounding success! We could not have asked for a more enthusiastic or dedicated group of attendees! During the clinic, each team worked incredibly hard to advance their clinic goals, and will be reporting back on their progress very soon, so stay tuned for updates in future newsletters.

 

View photos, read the team goals. 

 

 

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Alberta Green Schools - Launch with Rocky View Schools 

ACEE and SEEDS launched Alberta Green Schools on November 8th and 9th with 12 school teams from the Rocky View School Division. The administrators and teachers that made up the 12 school teams were eager, committed and over the two-days, created a school plan to lead a transformation for environmental stewardship.

 

Read more about the exciting new Green Schools program.


 
 

Energy education can be a complex issue in Alberta for many reasons. Read about ACEE's Executive Director, Gareth Thomson's perspective on energy education and why it is so important for Alberta students.

Opinion editorial: What Should our Kids Learn about Energy?
 
 

There are still a few early bird registration spots available for the Earth Matters Conference which will take place April 24-26, 2014 in Canmore, Alberta.

 

The first 100 registrants pay just $225 - which includes the conference meal package!

 

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.

 
Unique Opportunity to Participate in Science Research at the University of Calgary girl in snow2

 

The Environmental Science Department at the University of Calgary is seeking an enthusiastic class of science students and an eager teacher to help collect snow samples focusing on the Special Areas of Alberta. This research will help measure isotopes to determine where our snow comes from.

 

Don't miss this excellent chance for students to learn and be involved in the climate change discussion. If you are interested in participating, please contact Noelle Chin at chinnoelle@gmail.com

 
New Program Adds Air Quality to Weather Curriculum

To make people aware of air quality, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, in partnership with The Lung Association of AB/NWT has developed classroom-based presentations and curriculum-linked materials on air pollution, its impacts on health and the Air Quality Health Index.

 

Read the blog post and find out how to book this program
Quick Links
Check out this positively stunning time-lapse video of the northern lights over the Rocky Mountains: http://ow.ly/qMY9h.

Ever wondered how your recycling gets sorted? Find out how the City of Calgary does it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhv-Dv9h3J4

For more information visit:  
www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact rosemarie@abcee.org.