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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Esri Canada Education Resource Finder
Esri CanadaBasic Details
Classroom-ready, curriculum-aligned resources that strengthen geographic literacy, support learning across science, environmental science, social studies and beyond, and connect students to real-world career pathways.
Classroom-ready, curriculum-aligned resources that strengthen geographic literacy, support learning across science, environmental science, social studies and beyond, and connect students to real-world career pathways.
The Grasslands Case Study
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
In this case study, students will develop a conservation strategy for a new area of land that has grasses, forests and wetlands on it. They will explore several conservation strategies for how to manage grassland ecosystems and explore how to engage with people in the community to prepare a conservation plan.
In this case study, students will develop a conservation strategy for a new area of land that has grasses, forests and wetlands on it. They will explore several conservation strategies for how to manage grassland ecosystems and explore how to engage with people in the community to prepare a conservation plan.
From the Streets
Sea SmartBasic Details
Explore the connections between rivers, lakes and the ocean and investigate how freshwater plastic pollution affects our ocean.
Explore the connections between rivers, lakes and the ocean and investigate how freshwater plastic pollution affects our ocean.
Evergreen Theatre - Theatrical Programming Supporting Environmental Science Education
Evergreen Theatre SocietyBasic Details
Evergreen Theatre proudly offers curriculum-based, eco-science inspired, musical theatre touring shows, artist-in-residency programs and puppet presentations within Alberta schools and the wider community.
Evergreen Theatre proudly offers curriculum-based, eco-science inspired, musical theatre touring shows, artist-in-residency programs and puppet presentations within Alberta schools and the wider community.
Diving Into Killer Whales
Sea SmartBasic Details
Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!
Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!
Student Leadership for Change
Be the Change Earth AllianceBasic Details
Explore over 40 environmental and justice topics through a values-based action-oriented approach!
Explore over 40 environmental and justice topics through a values-based action-oriented approach!
EcoCooks School
Elements SocietyBasic Details
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.
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.
EduKits
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
The Biosphere Institute’s Bear, Bison, Cougar, Elk and Wolf EduKits increase the ecological literacy of students and citizens in the Bow Valley.
These travelling trunks contain pelts, fur swatches, skulls, scat replicas, and books relevant to animals and their place in the ecosystem and Indigenous and settler cultures. They also include digital media and a PowerPoint presentation that can be used in classroom delivery.
The Biosphere Institute’s Bear, Bison, Cougar, Elk and Wolf EduKits increase the ecological literacy of students and citizens in the Bow Valley.
These travelling trunks contain pelts, fur swatches, skulls, scat replicas, and books relevant to animals and their place in the ecosystem and Indigenous and settler cultures. They also include digital media and a PowerPoint presentation that can be used in classroom delivery.
Climate Policy Quest
GreenLearningBasic Details
Explore how climate science connects to real-world policies as students learn about, and design climate solutions.
Explore how climate science connects to real-world policies as students learn about, and design climate solutions.
SkeenaWild Environmental Education
SkeenaWild Conservation TrustBasic Details
Free lesson plans and educational resources with downloadable PDFs for easy access.
Free lesson plans and educational resources with downloadable PDFs for easy access.
Aquatic Species at Risk
Sea SmartBasic Details
Learn about amazing aquatic species at risk, their threats, and most importantly, how we can help!
Learn about amazing aquatic species at risk, their threats, and most importantly, how we can help!
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!
Outdoor Environmental Education Lesson Plans
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? The lesson plans from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant across Turtle Island. We encourage you to recreate these lessons!
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? The lesson plans from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant across Turtle Island. We encourage you to recreate these lessons!
Green Careers for Youth
Alberta Council for Environmental EducationBasic Details
Our program Connecting Classrooms to Professionals will partner green industry volunteers with youth for in class presentations and mentorship. In connecting classrooms with our volunteers we hope to inform students about what opportunities are currently available, and give new perspectives on what having a green career could mean! Our Green Careers Initiative aims to inspire students to strive for a green, sustainable and lucrative future.
Our program Connecting Classrooms to Professionals will partner green industry volunteers with youth for in class presentations and mentorship. In connecting classrooms with our volunteers we hope to inform students about what opportunities are currently available, and give new perspectives on what having a green career could mean! Our Green Careers Initiative aims to inspire students to strive for a green, sustainable and lucrative future.
The Prairie Pothole Region Case Study
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
Through this case study students will explore whether conserving one large or several small wetlands will support the most prairie biodiversity. Students will learn about prairie ecosystems and the importance of wetlands and biodiversity while challenging themselves to research and propose a conservation plan.
Through this case study students will explore whether conserving one large or several small wetlands will support the most prairie biodiversity. Students will learn about prairie ecosystems and the importance of wetlands and biodiversity while challenging themselves to research and propose a conservation plan.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Climate Change Resource Pack
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
This set of resources from Ducks Unlimited Canada helps students learn how wetlands play a role in fighting climate change, how to work through emotions associated with climate change, and how we can take action together.
This set of resources from Ducks Unlimited Canada helps students learn how wetlands play a role in fighting climate change, how to work through emotions associated with climate change, and how we can take action together.
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.
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.
Wildsight Invermere
Wildsight InvermereBasic Details
The Invermere branch of Wildsight has been the environmental voice of the upper Columbia Valley since 1989. We are a BC-registered, non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire community action and lead the way in ensuring the integrity and ecological values of our surrounding wetlands, forests, grasslands and mountains through our programs, campaigns, and grassroots initiatives.
The Invermere branch of Wildsight has been the environmental voice of the upper Columbia Valley since 1989. We are a BC-registered, non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire community action and lead the way in ensuring the integrity and ecological values of our surrounding wetlands, forests, grasslands and mountains through our programs, campaigns, and grassroots initiatives.
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For Teachers
I can’t find listings that work for me. What can I do?
Try removing any filtering criteria to see more results. If you can’t find listings in your area, try looking in the “Available Nationwide” category, or use the Delivery Format filter to select listings marked as “Online” or “Resource”. If you would like to suggest a listing for inclusion, contact us at fern@elements-society.org
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How do teacher recommendations work?
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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