Inspiring Stories

We are excited to showcase these inspiring stories of environmental and energy education in action. Led by teachers or organizations that are engaging students in meaningful learning, these showcase how environmental education is inspiring the environmental stewards and energy leaders we need. We hope these inspire you to take the next step in your work. We'd love to include your work here - if you have a story to share, please contact Kathy Worobec - kathy[at]abcee.org

Oil Sands Inquiry

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Elizabeth Lahl's grade 9 class at Langdon School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future. 

Wind in the Willows

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Stephanie Bennett's grade 11 classroom at Cochrane High School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future. 

Biology 20 Green Architecture and Urban Agriculture

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Lynn Moore's grade 11 classroom at Cochrane High School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future. 

What About a Forest?

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Kim Kendal's grades 5 and 6 classrooms at Banded Peak School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future. 

The Weed Lake Project

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Chelsey Markel's grades 2, 3 and 4 classrooms at Sarah Thompson School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future. 

We Are the Earth

We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Grayson Adams' grade 4 classroom at Glenbow School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future