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Teacher.org Environmental Lesson Plans
teacher.orgThis day and age, it seems as though more and more children are disconnected from nature. However, our future leaders need to be equipped for tomorrow's challenges. As teachers, it is important that we prepare our children for the future...
Link More InfoThe Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Organic Food
EckmanOrganic food has always been viewed as the healthy option, but only in recent years has the notion become a nationwide phenomenon. In the past, organic food was somewhat of a fad and although the principles were practiced, it was by no means...
Link More InfoThe Eco-Friendly Guide to Cleaning Your Home
EP CleanersEvery day in Britain, homeowners and landlords use a wide variety of cleaning products to spray, scrub, buff and polish our properties in the efforts of creating a cleaner, safer and welcoming environment within which to live and work....
Link More InfoRecycling Centre Search and Recycling Guides
Earth911Recycling is important, but it can be complicated. What can’t go in your curbside bin? How many times can something be recycled? What about really large or dangerous items? We’ve rounded up answers to all these questions and...
Link More InfoRecycling Activities for Home and School
Recycle GuideUK households produced 30.5 million tonnes of waste in 2003/04, of which 17% was collected for recycling (source: defra.gov.uk). This figure is still quite low compared to some of our neighbouring EU countries, some recycling over 50% of...
Link More InfoThe eco-friendly guide to recycling electronic waste
Aerial DirectIntroduction to e-waste.
Link More InfoThe Ultimate Guide to Sustainability & Recycling for Kids
Petit FashionWhilst this resource is intended to provide a full overview on recycling and particularly, how children can get involved with the process, it's worth mentioning textile waste. As a fashion retailer we feel it's our responsibility to...
Link More InfoTwenty Kids Videos about Sustainability
Sustainability HubSustainability Hub is the largest sustainability video archive on the web for those seeking to live more sustainably. A sustainable lifestyle is the answer to slowing global climate change and living a happier and healthier life.
Link More InfoGreen Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
Scholastic CanadaThere are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!
Link More InfoGoing Green Begins in the Classroom
To Become a TeacherAs any educator knows, a classroom is a powerful resource. In a strong class setting, students learn howto recognize, address and adopt the kinds of change that can positively affect their lives, communitiesand the rest of the world. As a...
Link More InfoStepping into Nature
Back to Nature NetworkThe Back to Nature Network, Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO), Green Teacher magazine and Ontario Society for Environmental Education (OSEE) are pleased to offer Stepping into Nature:...
Download Link More InfoWaste and Composting Presentation
PV Waste SolutionsWe provide group presentations that have a positive impact on our community, economy and environment. And because we are so passionate about waste reduction, composting and environmental education, we provide these...
Link More InfoClean Earth Warrior Program
PV Waste SolutionsThis program is focused on creating Clean Earth Warriors in schools by partnering with teachers and classrooms in Regina schools to compost organic waste (food scraps) from school lunches. In elementary school we learn about the...
Link More InfoOpimahaw Creek Tour
Wanuskawin Heritage ParkWater has always played an important role in First Nations culture, and is considered one of the Four Elements of life. The Opimihaw Creek is a wonderful model to illustrate this and as we explore we will learn how the Creek created an...
Link More InfoA People's Curriculum for the Earth
by Bill Bigelow, Tim SwinehartFive years in the making, A People?s Curriculum for the Earth is a collection of articles, role plays, simulations, stories, poems, and graphics to help breathe life into teaching about the environmental crisis. The book features some of...
Link More InfoNature Biokit
Environment CanadaWill you be visiting a national park or heading out to the country? Are you interested in unlocking a few of nature's mysteries during your visit? Then this activity-filled BioKit is for you! A diagnostic tool to evaluate the biodiversity...
Download Link More InfoBiosphere Biokits Activity Guide for Educators
Environment CanadaPublished by Environment Canada's Biosphere, in collaboration with its valuable partners, the BioKits serve as guides enabling participants to explore Canada?s biodiversity in a fun and interactive manner at any time of year. They are...
Download Link More InfoComposting Guide
City of ReginaThe City of Regina promotes composting as a way to help reduce the amount of waste materials going to our landfill. Composting also produces a free soil conditioner which improves soil quality and helps plants flourish. To assist with YOUR...
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