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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.

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Journey 2050

Calgary Stampede

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Journey 2050 is a free, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based agriculture education program that challenges students to answer the essential question: “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?”

Journey 2050 is a free, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based agriculture education program that challenges students to answer the essential question: “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?”

The Sea Level Rise Case Study

Ducks Unlimited Canada

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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.

Science World Offerings

Science World

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Get ready to learn about all of Science World's exciting offerings for the 2024/2025 school year! On our website you will find links to all of the exciting ways that Science World can connect with you and your students. Explore field trip options, professional development, resources, events and opportunities for your students, & more! 

Get ready to learn about all of Science World's exciting offerings for the 2024/2025 school year! On our website you will find links to all of the exciting ways that Science World can connect with you and your students. Explore field trip options, professional development, resources, events and opportunities for your students, & more! 

Alberta Tomorrow Simulator

Alberta Tomorrow

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Explore the impact of landuse changes in Alberta on the economy and environment through a western science or Indigenous lens!

Explore the impact of landuse changes in Alberta on the economy and environment through a western science or Indigenous lens!

Outdoor Environmental Education Lesson Plans

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

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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!

A Year on the Farm

Fresh Roots

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A Year on the Farm helps your students develop deep connections with the land through the cycles of the seasons as they explore how plants grow and how weather and seasonal changes affect life on the farm. Classes in the program will have the opportunity to plant in their own plot on the farm and visit the farm nearly monthly through the school year.

A Year on the Farm helps your students develop deep connections with the land through the cycles of the seasons as they explore how plants grow and how weather and seasonal changes affect life on the farm. Classes in the program will have the opportunity to plant in their own plot on the farm and visit the farm nearly monthly through the school year.

Project WET Canada

Project WET Canada

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Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.

Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.

Curriculum Connections to Environment, Climate, and Indigenous Perspectives

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

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Teaching about environmental sustainability has never been more important as we increasingly feel the effects of an unsustainable human footprint on the planet’s systems.

Can teachers weave more environmental and sustainability education into their everyday practice while delivering on the current curriculum? The answer is a resounding YES! ACEE is committed to supporting teachers across Alberta by developing curriculum links between climate, sustainability, and our environment to the AB Programs of Study.

Explore how the current curriculum already connects with the following sustainability themes – Nature and Place, Indigenous Perspectives, and Climate Change.

Teaching about environmental sustainability has never been more important as we increasingly feel the effects of an unsustainable human footprint on the planet’s systems.

Can teachers weave more environmental and sustainability education into their everyday practice while delivering on the current curriculum? The answer is a resounding YES! ACEE is committed to supporting teachers across Alberta by developing curriculum links between climate, sustainability, and our environment to the AB Programs of Study.

Explore how the current curriculum already connects with the following sustainability themes – Nature and Place, Indigenous Perspectives, and Climate Change.

Bow Habitat Station Field Trips

Bow Habitat Station

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Bow Habitat Station's school programs use specialized teaching tools and place-based resources to inspire curiosity and build students' connections with Alberta's environment.

Bow Habitat Station's school programs use specialized teaching tools and place-based resources to inspire curiosity and build students' connections with Alberta's environment.

Farm Observers

Fresh Roots

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Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).

Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).

EcoCooks School

Elements Society

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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.

The Grasslands Case Study

Ducks Unlimited Canada

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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.

Unexpected Eats

Fresh Roots

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“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

Eco 360 Program

GreenLearning

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 Empower youth to explore plastics, discover a circular economic model, and create innovative solutions to reducing waste through dynamic, self-paced activities.

 Empower youth to explore plastics, discover a circular economic model, and create innovative solutions to reducing waste through dynamic, self-paced activities.

Decomposers!

Fresh Roots

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Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.

Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.

Student Leadership for Change

Be the Change Earth Alliance

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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!

Ducks Unlimited Canada: Take Action for Wetlands - Student Wetland Project Guide

Ducks Unlimited Canada

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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!

Field Trips & Tours at VanDusen Botanical Garden

Vancouver Botanical Gardens Assocation

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Join us at VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory for an interactive learning experience!

Join us at VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory for an interactive learning experience!

Seedlings Forest School

Seedlings Forest School

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We believe kids belong in nature, and we’ve developed various programs to get them there.

We believe kids belong in nature, and we’ve developed various programs to get them there.

Aquatic Species at Risk

Sea Smart

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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!

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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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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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