A free resource for finding school programs and resources in Alberta and BC
Teachers, we know that finding environmental education programs and resources that work for your classroom’s needs can be difficult. This database helps you find relevant, fun offerings that can bring these important topics to life.
Filter and browse our listings to find the perfect activity to engage and energize your students on environmental learning.
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Energy Revealed Program
GreenLearningBasic Details
Energy Revealed is an engaging program that encourages learners to explore ways to make energy visible in their schools and communities, through hands-on activities. Designed for grades 3-12, learners investigate topics like energy metering, phantom power, power grids, and renewable energy solutions. Learners become energy efficient experts and take real world action against climate change.
Energy Revealed is an engaging program that encourages learners to explore ways to make energy visible in their schools and communities, through hands-on activities. Designed for grades 3-12, learners investigate topics like energy metering, phantom power, power grids, and renewable energy solutions. Learners become energy efficient experts and take real world action against climate change.
Environment & Natural Resource Classroom Resources
Inside EducationBasic Details
Inside Education's no-cost environmental and natural resource learning resources are curriculum-connected and classroom-ready, complete with fun activities and exercises that support different learning styles and teaching situations.
Inside Education's no-cost environmental and natural resource learning resources are curriculum-connected and classroom-ready, complete with fun activities and exercises that support different learning styles and teaching situations.
The Sea Level Rise Case Study
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
How do salt marsh restorations help us adapt to sea level rise in Atlantic Canada?
In this case study, students will explore how we can best prepare for seas level rise in Atlantic Canada. Through their research, students will learn about the history of Atlantic Canada, salt marshes, climate change, and changing land use.
How do salt marsh restorations help us adapt to sea level rise in Atlantic Canada?
In this case study, students will explore how we can best prepare for seas level rise in Atlantic Canada. Through their research, students will learn about the history of Atlantic Canada, salt marshes, climate change, and changing land use.
CTS Environmental Stewardship Course Guide
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
This activity guide was created to steward educators teaching the Career and Technology Studies: Natural Resources courses. This guide suggests a 3-credit course which incorporates ENS1020: Fostering Stewardship, ENS1040: Living with the Environment, and ENS1910: ENS Project. It is adaptable to the different strengths an interests of teachers and students.
This activity guide was created to steward educators teaching the Career and Technology Studies: Natural Resources courses. This guide suggests a 3-credit course which incorporates ENS1020: Fostering Stewardship, ENS1040: Living with the Environment, and ENS1910: ENS Project. It is adaptable to the different strengths an interests of teachers and students.
BC AdventureSmart
BC AdventureSmartBasic Details
BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia. Do you want to BE AdventureSmart? Start with us at BC AdventureSmart!
BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia. Do you want to BE AdventureSmart? Start with us at BC AdventureSmart!
Active for Life
Active for LifeBasic Details
Build your own lesson plans, discover fun activities and games to use in class; find engaging articles to share with parents, and share free resources to get kids active, healthy and happy.
Build your own lesson plans, discover fun activities and games to use in class; find engaging articles to share with parents, and share free resources to get kids active, healthy and happy.
Waste Warriors
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Students learn skills to reduce garbage and become Waste Warriors.
Students learn skills to reduce garbage and become Waste Warriors.
Junior Wildlife Ambassador Program
WILDNorthBasic Details
The Junior Wildlife Ambassador Program (JWAP) educates elementary students on the importance of wildlife in our community and empowers each student to take action in their own community through curriculum-specific presentations.
The Junior Wildlife Ambassador Program (JWAP) educates elementary students on the importance of wildlife in our community and empowers each student to take action in their own community through curriculum-specific presentations.
Columbia Basin Environmental Educators Network
Columbia Basin Environmental Education NetworkBasic Details
Our organization supports a community of engaged and effective environmental educators by connecting them to resources, information, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Our organization supports a community of engaged and effective environmental educators by connecting them to resources, information, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Ducks Unlimited Canada: Take Action for Wetlands - Student Wetland Project Guide
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
Taking Action for Wetlands includes a student wetland project planning guide, a resource for supporting student wetland projects, and a set of suggested student wetland projects for ideas to get you started!
Taking Action for Wetlands includes a student wetland project planning guide, a resource for supporting student wetland projects, and a set of suggested student wetland projects for ideas to get you started!
Water testing with Water Rangers
Water RangersBasic Details
Teach your students about water quality with Water Rangers testkits and online lessons!
Teach your students about water quality with Water Rangers testkits and online lessons!
Imaginative Ecological Education
imaginEDBasic Details
Learn more about Imaginative Ecological Education on imaginED: education that inspires. Engage emotion, imagination and the body with/in the natural world as part of your teaching.
Learn more about Imaginative Ecological Education on imaginED: education that inspires. Engage emotion, imagination and the body with/in the natural world as part of your teaching.
EcoCooks Club
Unbounded Canada FoundationBasic Details
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.
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FAQs
For Teachers
I can’t find listings that work for me. What can I do?
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The organization who produces the activity solicits recommendations from teachers who have completed their activities. Recommendations include a teacher’s school district in order to provide local context, but are kept anonymous for privacy reasons.
How do I leave recommendations for listings?
After you complete a program, the listing organization will send you a special website link that you can use to leave a recommendation. If you would like to leave a recommendation but haven’t received a link, contact the organization directly.
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If you aren’t sure what public school district you are located in, see the Alberta Education Maps or the BC School District Map.
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To suggest a listing, email us and we can try to connect with the organization. Note that organizations are responsible for publishing their own listings.
If you have any other feedback, email us. Although we strive to keep this resource up to date, Elements Society is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by organizations.
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Here is a full FERN run through for teachers/educators. Learn how to access classroom-ready environmental education resources to bring vital topics to life.
For Listing Organizations
How do I submit my organization’s programs or resources for inclusion?
If you create environmental education programs or resources, sign up for an account. Once you are signed in, you can create a new listing. All new and updated listings are subject to review before appearing on the website.
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Sign in to your account, and you will see all of your listings and have the option to submit an update to (or delete) any listing. Updates are subject to review before appearing on the website.
I no longer have access to the email used for my account. What can I do?
Email us and we can help restore access to your listings.
How do I get teacher recommendations for my listings?
When you create a new listing, you will receive a unique website link that allows teachers to leave a recommendation. After teachers complete a program, it’s your responsibility to solicit recommendations by sending the link. Recommendations include a teacher’s school district in order to provide local context, but are kept anonymous for privacy reasons.
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