Teacher Resources for EcoSchools

Planning Resources

• EcoSchools Action Library. See the list of available EcoSchools actions. Register on the EcoSchools Canada platform to see the full description, action guide, and resources for each action.
• School Sustainability Review. Explore this resource to match activities you already do to the EcoSchools action that will help you celebrate them.
• Suggested Plan Pathways. Not sure where to start? Use these suggested plans to start building your school's certification plan.
• EcoSchools Certification Rubric. Understand the criteria EcoSchools Canada uses to assess applications for different levels of certification.

Alberta Curriculum Links

Is it possible for teachers to weave more environmental and sustainability education into their everyday practice while delivering on the current curriculum?  The answer is a resounding YES! The current Alberta curriculum provides ample opportunity to make connections with the following sustainability themes:

• Nature and place
• Indigenous perspectives
• Climate change

• Municipal environmental and climate action plans and strategies (general framework coming soon)

Visit Curriculum Links to learn more.

Alberta Resources to Support EcoSchools Actions

Are you looking for support in implementing actions for EcoSchools certification?  Alberta's environmental education community offers a rich array of resources and supports such as lesson plans, videos, on-line activities, field trips and classroom visits.  For your convenience, we've organized these amazing resources by theme and EcoSchool action. 

See Alberta Resources   

For more resources to help you reach your EcoSchools goals, visit the Resource Hub.

Youth-Led Mentoring

Many of the  Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) members have worked on action projects before, such as vermicomposting and energy efficiency, and they would love to share their expertise with you and your students! 

Grade 7-12 teachers, encourage your students expand their EcoSchools experience by joining AYLEE. This year, AYLEE offers three levels of involvement for youth: Movers, Shakers, and Change Makers. Click here to learn more about AYLEE.

Professional Learning Opportunities

Would you like to learn about  the EcoSchools program, explore curriculum connections, build your school's action plan or understand how EcoSchools actions can support learning around Indigenous perspectives and climate solutions? Our team offers workshops of one hour to full-day length.

Whether your school recently joined the EcoSchools Program, has completed actions or even previously certified as an EcoSchool, we have something for you! Check out our list of workshops, and contact our EcoSchools Canada in Alberta team to arrange for a session tailored to your school's priorities and interests. 

EcoSchools Canada also provides online workshop. Check out Getting Started with EcoSchools above, or Going for Platinum, Certifying During Covid and more on the EcoSchools Canada youtube channel.

Get 1-on-1 Support

Meet with our EcoSchools in Alberta Team at your convenience to discuss your EcoSchools Plan and how it will be put into action!

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