Int'ERE.net du 25 octobre 2007 (QC EE bulletin

Chers éducateurs et partenaires ! Au sommaire de l’Int’ERE.net ce mois-ci :

• Des écoles québécoises intègrent l’environnement avec succès ! ;
• T'es vert...t'es en santé ?
• Défi-jeunesse 2007 : Marchons vers l'école ! ;
• Un Parcours... pour passer à l'action ! Une stratégie d'action en développement durable pour les jeunes du secondaire;
• Programme de bourses d'études Toyota – Jour de la Terre 2008;
• Nouveauté à l'UQAR: un baccalauréat en chimie de l'environnement et des bioressources;
• Virage vert au camp YMCA Kanawana;
• Un appel aux héros écolos marque le lancement annuel des
• Prix canadiens de l'environnement;
• Un pas de plus vers une gestion responsable et durable du parc de la forêt ancienne du mont Wright;
• Les ZICO du Québec : faites la découverte de sites merveilleux ;
• L'écolo écono…ou devenir écolo sans vider son porte-monnaie ;
• Programme de lecture et de conscientisation à l'environnement et à la biodiversité, 2e édition ;
• Porcheries ! La porciculture intempestive au Québec ;
• Pour une bonne pratique du chauffage au bois ;
• Lectures d'un vert enrichi ;
• Vivre vert : Le Pouvoir d'Agir ;
• Cabaret Rivières, invitation à la soirée bénéfice de la Fondation Rivières ;
• SYMBIOSE - Approche Scientifique de l'Architecture Bioclimatique ;
• Offre d'emploi ;
• Opinion : Sensibiliser ou légiférer : Est-ce vraiment la question à se poser ? Par Hugues Harry Lhérisson

Le tout au : http://www.aqpere.qc.ca/bulletin/intere-251007.htm Envoyez vos petites nouvelles à l’éditrice du bulletin avant le 26 novembre 2007 pour la parution du vendredi 30 novembre. Au plaisir de vous voir au Colloque en ERE de Montréal le 9 novembre !

L’équipe de l’AQPERE

Association québécoise pour la promotion de l’éducation relative à l’environnement

FORUM JEUNESSE LIGUE ÉCOLO/ECOLEAGUE YOUTH FORUM

FORUM JEUNESSE LIGUE ÉCOLO (English below)

L'éducation au service de la Terre invite les élèves, les enseignants et les groupes communautaires aux Forums jeunesse Ligue écolo.

• Ligue ecolo incite les élèves du primaire à travers le pays à s'engager à des projets d'action, dans la communauté et à l'école, qui portent sur des questions environnementales qui les touchent.
• Ligue écolo aide les enseignants à atteindre les objectifs du programme d'études par des activités d'apprentissage fortement attirantes, centrées sur l'environnement.
• Ligue écolo invite les organisations communautaires et les bénévoles à travailler avec les écoles afin de les aider à mieux comprendre les questions et d'épauler leurs projets d'action.

Cet automne, les Forums jeunesse Ligue écolo auront lieu à Calgary et à Montréal.

• Forum Ligue écolo de Calgary: le mercredi 14 novembre 2007
• Forum Ligue écolo de Montréal: le lundi 26 novebre 2007

Pour plus d'infos, ou pour vous inscrire, veuillez visiter www.ligueecolo.ca or envoyer un courriel à lidija@lsf-lst.ca

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ECOLEAGUE YOUTH FORUM Learning for a Sustainable Future invites students, teachers, and community groups to Ecoleague Youth Forums.

• Ecoleague challenges and motivates elementary students to engage in inspiring and rewarding community and school-based action projects that focus on environmental issues that directly affect them.
• Ecoleague assists teachers in meeting curriculum expectations through highly engaging and environmentally-focused learning activities
• Ecoleague engages community organizations and volunteers to work with schools in understanding the issues and supporting their action projects.

This fall, Ecoleague forums will be held in Calgary and Montreal.

• Calgary Ecoleague Forum: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
• Montreal Ecoleague Forum: Monday, November 26, 2007

For more information and to register, visit www.ecoleague.ca or email lidija@lsf-lst.ca

Species at Risk Online Resources -- Parks Canada

Good morning everyone, Hope all is well at your site/park! Just a quick note to let you know that we now have an awesome tool for Science teachers teaching Species at Risk. You will find below the links to 2 ppt presentations that were created by Joanne Tuckwell, our Species at Risk coordinator from the WNSC. The first presentation is geared to grades 4 to 6 and the second presentation is for grades 7 to 9 ( for SK,MB, AB). Joanne has done a fantastic job with these presentations, with great images and content related to the science curriculum in the 3 prairie provinces. Please have a look at these resources when you have a minute, and remember to share them with your teachers! Here are the links to the 2 ppt presentations: http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/sub/eep-sar/index1_e.asp http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/sub/eep-sar/index2_e.asp To find these powerpoint presentations on the Teacher's Corner, simply click on More Parks Canada Resources and select Science. There you will find the 2 titles (Species at Risk and their Habitats) & (Ecosystems and Species at Risk). Lise Boiteau Education Specialist Parks Canada Sask/Man

Wild Ed available for free in Yukon

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Attention Whitehorse Teachers: Get Into Nature with WildED!
WildED delivers FREE Nature Education Programs to classes from grade 4 to 12. Our educators are locally based, professional teachers with backgrounds in natural sciences and outdoor education. Meet key learning outcomes in science, social studies, geography, and outdoor education with WildED’s curriculum-linked, experiential programs. WildED engages students, invokes critical thought, and can be tailored to match your teaching goals. Key learning themes include: Conservation and the importance of nature, parks, and wilderness Ecosystems and landscapes Plants and animals Experience Our FREE programs! In-School Programs (half or full day) Bring nature alive right in your classroom with spectacular images, interactive games, and hands-on outdoor activities. Outdoor Programs (full day) Nature provides the ultimate classroom! Our interpretive nature hikes allow students to actively explore while learning about nature, parks and wilderness. Workshops and Educational Resources for Teachers WildED’s workshops offer an opportunity to learn more about integrating nature education into your curriculum, and provide the resources to do so. HOW TO BOOK a WildED Program: Send an email to bookings@wilded.org Include your name, school name, phone number, email address Specify grade level and number of students in your class An educator will contact you to confirm a date	"The pictures were amazing...like something you would see out of a National Geographic magazine, and seeing that you went to those places was really cool." Maggie, grade 12 "The stories...will inspire (students) to take physical challenges themselves. We have had 3 staff members who have planned major hikes since the slide show. I have renewed my commitment to taking action(s) to protect the environment. Thank you for doing what you do for our students and 'their environment'." Elementary Teacher
More information: www.wilded.org 1-888-732-0509 bookings@wilded.org Please note: Programs are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!

NASA's Earth Observatory website

A great resource for images and details on Natural Hazards of the earth is NASA's Earth Observatory website (hope this is not a duplicate posting from the past): http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/ I find the ice melt images and details useful and the volcano images just down right amazing! I subscribe to this service on my igoogle "news" page which makes accessing current topics very easy. Hope your day is going well, Mary Ellen

Track Spring's Journey North...

Track Spring's Journey North: Migrations, Mystery Schools, Climate, More

Teachers and students in K-12 classrooms are invited to participate this spring in Journey North's 15th annual global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. A free Internet-based "citizen science" project, Journey North enables students in 11,000 schools to watch the wave of spring as it unfolds. Students monitor migration patterns of monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, and other animals; the blooming of plants; and changing sunlight, temperatures, and other signs of spring. They share their local observations with classmates across North America and beyond, and look for patterns on real-time maps. As they put local observations into a global context - and connect with field scientists - participants are better prepared to explore indicators and implications of a changing climate. Each Journey North study features many entry points and resources that address learning standards: Journey North for Kids reading booklets and lessons, stunning photos and video clips, weekly migration updates, interactive maps, and compelling migration "stories." Thanks to Annenberg Media, Journey North Web site access and participation is free. Visit the site for details: http://www.learner.org/jnorth. Plan now; spring projects begin February 1st! (Editors: We will gladly provide 72 dpi digital photos on request.)

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What Participating Teachers Say About Journey North "Journey North brings what we teach in the classroom into the real world realm for the students. The data collection, graphing, challenge questions, and information are first-rate. I love to watch the children gain a deeper understanding of the concepts incorporated in this program as the weeks progress. As a busy teacher, this is very do-able."

"In 26 years of teaching, this is the best program I have seen for integrating math, science, reading, and even social studies. It motivates students and gives them a chance to develop and use skills in a real world situation." "

The best thing about Journey North is that you can get involved on any level that works for you!"

"One of the greatest challenges for teachers is to get children to think collaboratively. Journey North activities are so strong, they not only teach content well, but teach children how to think."

"Journey North makes it possible for my land-locked urban school to participate in worldwide, real-time science, geography, and cultural experiences that broaden our perspectives and unite us with other students and teachers. The reading and writing connections are an excellent new addition. . . . We became involved with the symbolic butterflies, and concerned about the real ones. The activities and hearing from the experts and Mexican students made us feel like we were there! We all felt more connected to the world around us and more aware of our responsibilities to that world."

"We loved Mystery Class! My students would come into the classroom asking if I had received a new e-mail from Journey North. Every Friday we posted new sunrise and sunset data and I never had to tell them to come in and get started; they were in their groups working as soon as they walked in the room. Thank you so much for a wonderful, easy ongoing project!"

Notes about Cohen and Ecopyschology

From Larry Gray, presenter at the Environmental Education Association of the Yukon meeting on Thursday: As mentioned at the meeting, there is a great article explaining the Cohen approach to ecopsychology. It's in the online journal Trumpeter: (http://trumpeter.athabascau.ca/index.php/trumpet) You have to register to read the articles but once you do, you can search the archives for Volume 19 Number 2 2003. The URL for the article is located at: http://trumpeter.athabascau.ca/index.php/trumpet/article/view/94/97 Also, in answer to a question from Michelle, I don't think I explained very well how the books are used to facilitate and develop the nature-connecting process. Here'a a very brief outline of the books: 1. The Web of Life Imperative: An introduction to ecopsychology, focusing on helping people realize the extent to which they have been culturally trained to perceive nature in ceratin ways. Each chapter has experiential activities to foster a direct experience of the natural world. 2. Reconnecting With Nature: Finding Wellness Through Restoring Your Bond with the Earth: This book/course builds on the introductory one and includes a description of the 53-sense model of how nature works. In includes a lot of the theory/concepts behind Mike's approach, including such things as "Tropicmaking", "New Brain versus Old Brain", "the Green/Orange to Green/Green process" (see the Trumpeter article for good explanations of these and other unique Cohen terms!) Experiential activities with each chapter strengthen one's bond with nature and allow the reader to distinguish a direct sensory experience from a story they may have been told. 3. Well Mind, Well Earth: Lots of activities and short readings to deepen, strengthen and integrate everything learned in the first 2 courses. Thanks Larry for your presentation and this info!

Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards

TORONTO, Oct. 10 - Canadian young people who are helping the environment will get some recognition for their efforts through the first national environmental kids awards launched today. Kids between the ages of six and 12 years old who are working to make an environmental difference in their communities are eligible for The Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards.

Canadian youth are passionate about the environment, according to a panel of kids who got together recently to share their thoughts and dreams for a better planet. After hearing about their concerns and learning about all the ideas they have for protecting our planet, Sunlight Multi-Action created the Awards. The purpose of the awards is to give Canadian kids a chance to share their ideas and raise awareness about what any individual can do to help ensure the future health of our environment.

"I think that in a few years, if we don't do anything, the world will go wrong. We only have one earth so we should use it well," said Maddy, age 11. When six-year-old Harrison was shown an image of environmental damage, he said, "it makes me scared."

The Awards are supported by key environmental organizations including Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Evergreen, the Pembina Institute, World Wildlife Fund Canada, Pollution Probe and Zerofootprint. Experts from these groups will act as judges.

To enter, kids between the ages of six and 12 submit a letter outlining their contributions to helping protect the planet. Winners in three different age groups (6-7 years, 8-9 years and 10-12 years) will receive the title of ultimate Eco-Action Kid and join a community of young people investing their time and energy to protect the earth. Each winner will also receive $1,000 to donate to the environmental charity of their choice and a $1,000 cash award.

The entry deadline is January 21, 2008. The judges will select finalists from six regions across the country by February 7, 2008. National winners will be announced March 27, 2008.

More information about the Awards and rules and regulations can be found by visiting www.sunlightecoactionkids.ca.

"The Sunlight Eco-Action Kids Awards will educate people about the small steps that they can take to help the environment," says Todd Allen of Sunlight Multi-Action. "By encouraging kids to step up, we hope we will raise both awareness and action among other kids and adults as well."

The Awards sponsored by Sunlight Multi-Action extend the product's important contribution to the environment. The three times concentrated detergent has dramatically reduced the amount of water used and has lowered gas emissions through major reductions in packaging and transportation. This year alone in Canada, Sunlight Multi-Action saved 2,201,000 liters of water, 896,000 square feet of cardboard, 173,000 pounds of plastic and 120,000 liters of diesel gas.

Background information and additional facts can be found at www.sunlightecoactionkids.ca

Edutopia Magazine --EE focus this month

Some great articles, all available electronically at this page: http://www.edutopia.org/magazine/oct07. A publication of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. One example article: Constructive Ways to Teach About Climate Change

A Climate of Hope: Helping Children Respond Productively to Global Warming

The terrifying consequences of global warming can spur student action, and not just despair.

IPY Webcast Oct 19/ Some Resources

October 19 -Earth Science Week International Polar Year (IPY) Videoconference Middle and high school students and teachers are invited to participate in The Science of IPY, an interactive one-hour videoconference hosted by local science centers on October 19, 2007. Scientists from the International Polar Year Programme Office and NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Branch will take participants on a virtual tour of Earth’s polar regions and explore some of the key questions that scientists are trying to answer about how the poles are changing. The conference will include a question-and-answer period with featured scientists. Participants will convene at select science centers in the eastern U.S., the United Kingdom, and France. http://www.earthsciweek.org/newsletter/July2007.html Consumers Guide to Afterschool Science Resources The Consumers Guide to Afterschool Science Resources contains reviews of high-quality, hands-on science content for afterschool programs. It provides a wide range of after school activities, curricula, and more. Reviewed materials include semester- and year-long curricula, activity kits, instructor guides consisting of many related activities, and websites that offer content appropriate for afterschool programs. Users are able to search and sort entries by title, subject, grade level, audience, and cost. A brief description of each resource is accompanied by two expert reviewers' detailed commentary. http://www.sedl.org/afterschool/guide/science/index.html Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future The Population Connection is updating the secondary curriculum, Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future, and offers the second edition free for downloading on its website, including all readings and activities. Units include Population Dynamics, Climate Change, Water Resources, and more. http://www.populationeducation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=443&Itemid=2

Schools for a Living Planet....WWF ed resource

WWF-Canada is thrilled to announce the official launch of Schools for a Living Planet, an educational program that provides educators with access to over 30 curriculum-linked, printable in-class activities for grades 3 to 8. Each grade’s unit has a unique environmental theme with material carefully designed to meet curriculum expectations in English, Social Studies and Science.

Our Schools for a Living Planet program can help you give your students the knowledge they need to make a difference in our planet’s future. And it's easy to use - download what you want, when you want, the choice is yours!

Sign-up for Schools for a Living Planet today and bring the power of the environment into your classroom. For more information about this FREE program, visit wwf.ca/schools.

Consume Less, Work Less: Student Videos

According to Alternatives Journal in Canada, Professor Charles Dobson of the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design "asked first year students to create a 30-second Public Service Announcement with the message: If you consume less, you can work less." To get an A in the course, students had to upload their video to YouTube and get over 10,000 hits. About half of the videos are getting As, and the message reached about 150,000 people, mainly youths.

First video to reach 10,000 views >> Dobson’s favorite >>

THE SEVENTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S PAINTING COMPETITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT

UNEP has launched the 17th International children's painting competition. The Competition is organized annually by the UNEP and the Japan-based Foundation for Global Peace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer and Nikon Corporation. It has been held since 1991 and has received over 190,000 entries from children in over 100 countries. This year’s Competition will focus on Climate Change: Actions we can take now. The selection process will be in two stages; the regional selection which will be done by UNEP Regional Offices and their partners, and the global selection which will be done by UNEP and its partners, Foundation for Global peace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer and Nikon Corporation. For more details on the Competition please visit <http://www.unep.org/Tunza/paintcomp/>

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Joyce Sang Programme Assistant - Outreach Unit United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) web: http://www.unep.org