Environmental education can look like…..
Primary Grades
- outdoor play
- outdoor exploration
- caring for animals
- growing gardens
- recycling
- composting
- litter-less lunches
- stories about powerful places
- First Nations stories of place
- Intro. to environmental inquiry
Intermediate Grades
- Intro. to extended outdoor pursuits
- Leadership in school caring for animals & habitat
- More complex environmental inquiry
- Citizen Science
- Leadership in the school garden use
- Intro. to environmental justice issues
Secondary Grades
- Extended outdoor pursuits
- Citizen science in their larger community
- Involvement in local habitat protection
- Deeper understanding of environmental justice issues
- Active participation in community consultation
- Critical thinking on controversial issues
- Leadership in school & community gardens
- Creation of personal stories of powerful places
Food Literacy & Gardening
Outdoor Learning
Climate Change
Plants & Animals
Water
Ocean Health
Plastics
Waste Reduction
Energy
Community Connections & Sustainability
Environmental Optimism
Camping & Outdoor Recreation
Environmental & Outdoor Learning Professional Development Resources
Youth Opportunities
French Resources
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