Inspiring Stories | Page 2

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

Alberta High School Students and Climate Change Education

In 2018, Alberta high school students interviewed other high schools students asking them questions about "what they think about climate change education?". They created a video sharing these interviews.

The PEEL Project

The People for Energy and Environmental Literacy (PEEL) project started with two teachers and an industry expert who worked together to create a classroom project. They have taken this project to the next level and are providing training for other Alberta teachers and sharing the lesson plans.

Students Citizen Science project

Students at Robert Thirsk High School in Calgary led by teacher Warren Lake and the Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), transcribed whaling logs to build a climate record for the Baffin Bay region.

Aurora Charter School energy monitoring

Aurora Charter school installed real-time energy monitoring technology that allowed students to use online dashboards to explore how much energy electrical items use.

2018 Energy Efficiency Champion Award

Ecole McTavish school in Fort McMurray received the 2018 award for their LEAP for Solar Greenhouse and Community Garden initiative.

Land Use Framework

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 Christine Crane's grade 9 class at Westmount School is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.

Growing Our Own Food

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 Kaeli Benoit's grades 1 and 2 class is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.

Biodiversity 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 Nancy Pollard's grade 8 class at Manachaban School is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.

Where Did Our Food Come From?

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 Barb Hazenveld's grade 1 classroom at Westmount School, Foothills School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.

Feral Horses 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 Grayson Adam's grade 4 class at Glenbow Elementary School is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.