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Building Nature Connections: How to Organize an Eco-Fair at your School
In this webinar, participants will learn about the steps in the journey of a student-focused and inquiry-led eco-fair project. Come explore ways to engage your students from an ecological and environmental perspective in the creation of student inquiry projects. The workshop will take a hands-on, inquiry model-based approach and participants will take on the role …
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Gwaayaksichiweyan – Making Things Right
This webinar supports teachers with the implementation of the revised Social Studies and History curriculum. In response to the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, it is now mandatory for students to be learning about the histories, perspectives and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in what is now Canada. In this session, participants …
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Developing Globally Competent and Engaged Global Citizens
Today’s students are part of an ever changing and challenging world. Many are interested in being part of a community of learners to address issues such as poverty, peace, environmental sustainability, food and water security and indigenous challenges. This webinar will focus on how to support students to become globally informed, engaged citizens while using …
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Engaging Students in Social Media to Explore Global and Social Justice Issues
Today’s students are immersed in a changing and challenging world. They have a deep interest in many of the world’s greatest challenges: poverty, peace, environmental sustainability, food and water security and indigenous issues. They also are prolific users of social media to connect, collaborate and create to investigate these complex issues. Explore some of these …
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Connecting with the Natural World – Grades 4-6
This session explores a new Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO)/OTF curriculum resource which has been designed to create engaging science and technology activities that increase elementary students’ interests in the areas of sustainability and environmental stewardship. The resource provides teachers with suitable hands-on activities to foster this interest. Effective strategies for integrating Environmental Education into the Junior …