Whispering Signs: Rejuvenation and Reconciliation

Explore this example of an Action Project that your class/school can take, by Dr. E.W. Coffin School in the Brentwood Community of Calgary. Students of the school created signs with...

 

Common Ground: Aboriginal Hunters & Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers - Short Documentary

Common Ground is a documentary-drama that depicts an interaction between an Aboriginal Hunter and an Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer. Featuring commentary from traditional...

 

Leap Into Action: Environmental Action Guide

Leap Into Action! was created by the BC Conservation Foundation and Wild BC for teachers and is full of lesson plans to help prepare, inspire and support...

 

DOGO News: Articles for Kids about Science and the Environment

Dogo News provides kid-friendly articles covering various topics surrounding climate change and the environment. These articles can be found in the "Science" and "Environment" categories.

 

Land Talk: Global Interviews about Our Changing Land + Teaching Resources

Land Talk is an interactive map showcasing stories from around the world about how the land has changed. On its own, this is an excellent historic resource to study how areas have changed. ...

 

Anim8Nature: Short Animated Animal & Plant Life-Cycle Documentaries

Anim8 Nature contains quick animated life cycles of plants and animals from lichen to 17-year cicadas. 

 

Climate Atlas: Interactive Climate Map of Canada

The Climate Atlas features an interactive map where students can explore Canada's temperature, growing season, and precipitation in the past, present, and future. There is also a...

 

Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment

Worms Eat Our Garbage and Worms Eat My Garbage are two guides that provide instructions on maintaining a worm composting system in your classroom, along with classroom activities. 

Both books are available at the...

 

Department of Energy: Calculate Wattage of Common Household Items Tool

Estimating Appliance and Home Electronic Energy Use calculator allows students to estimate their annual...

 

TrickleStar: Plug-in Energy Monitor

This Plug-In Energy Monitor is available to order and tracks how much energy each appliance uses. 

 

Electricity Usage Monitor

This Electricity Usage Monitor is available to order online and calculates operating costs of household appliances.

 

Success Story Videos of Student-led Action Projects

The Alberta Council for Environmental Education YouTube channel is a resource for teachers wanting to get inspired and inspire their students to take action. The channel...

 

Sustainable Me Interviews

Sustainable Me has an excellent series of short video interviews with Albertans about their sustainability projects, including business owners, home builders, educators, and...

 

Vertical Oxygen: Living Wall Design & Installation

Vertical Oxygen can help schools design and install living walls. Their services include:

  • Initial consultation
  • Design, installation, and maintenance of walls
  • Plants...

 

Ocean Wise: Traveling Programs & AquaKits

Ocean Wise offers a traveling program visiting schools across Canada. To request a visit to your school, please visit the website

  • AquaVan - We offer two program...

 

MyHEAT: Aerial thermal imaging of heat loss from homes and solar potential

MyHEAT offers aerial thermal imaging. Students can use the online platform to explore their home's heat loss and compare it to other neighbourhoods in their city. This program can also be used as a way...

 

Environmental Stewardship Competency Cards

The Alberta Education competencies: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Managing Information, Creativity and Innovation, Communication, Collaboration, Cultural and Global Citizenship, and Personal Growth and Well-being all provide excellent...

 

First Mobile Education: Recycle Bots Game App

RecycleBots is a free mobile game where players learn how to sort waste into recycling, landfill or composting with the help of their robot friends.

 

360 Virtual Tours of the Boreal Forest, Peatland, and Restoration

NAIT offers fantastic 360 virtual experiences. These interactive tours allow users to explore various environments to...

 

Climate Interactive Simulators and App

The Climate Interactive website includes a variety of unique tools: