In, About, and For the Environment
For
School Board
Initiated a eco schools program that rewards schools based on their climate action initiatives and provides information and tips to schools to improve their scores
working on funding many projects for schools including getting more bike racks, creating more gardens, planting trees and more
School
encouraging students to ride bikes, take transit, or walk to school
Supporting students to do projects related to the environment in the school
Me
reducing the amount of paper I use for lessons
Walking to school when possible
Using a reusable waterbottle
Acting as an example for students for easy things to do
About
School
School has a "eco club" that does different climate action activities and shares information about the environment
My Board
Offers professional learning opportunities for teachers
Offers resources for teachers to use in their classrooms
Me
I bring environment related topics into my lessons
Share information to students and teachers who want to know more
Continue to educate myself and look for more education opportunities
In
School Board
Most schools in the board have some sort of outdoor space (Garden, field, courtyard) for students and teachers to use
Outdoor Education centers are funded by the school board
My school
Offers a "gardening club"
Many green spaces are available for teachers to use with the permission of the principal
Brings Grade 9 students on a outdoor field trip every September
Me
I spend lots of time outside and use that as a inspiration for my lessons
I bring students outside to take pictures of flowers and things to draw