Youth Portal Portail jeunesse WATER Monitoring

Portail jeunesse :: français Some great resources at this site, especially on the French side... Par example...

Clé informatique pour l'identification des macroinvertébrés

Un tout nouvel outil interactif avec photos et informations supplémentaires pour aider à l'identification. >>

Jeu sur l'identification des macroinvertébrés

Un premier jeu pour vous aider à identifier les différentes parties d'un macroinvertébré. >>

Nouvelles capsules

Sur différentes espèces de poissons et certaines des maladies les affectant. >>

Stratégies pédagogiques de l'ERE

Précieux outils pour les éducateurs, vous retrouverez différentes stratégies pour aborder l'ERE avec les jeunes. >>

Resource suggestions from Alaska

6. Microdocs Short Attention Span Science Theater Produced through Stanford University and Garthwait & Griffin films, Microdocs - Short Attention Span Science Theater offers a new ecological sustainability education resource. The website merges web technology with environmental science to communicate the wonders and knowledge of science. The website hosts more than thirty, 2-4 minute micro-documentaries written by leading scientists. Supporting each microdoc is text expanding on the concepts introduced by each film and links to further reference material. The main topic explored is ecological sustainability, taking the viewer for a quick trip around coral reefs of the world. The microdocs download quickly and offer very clear viewing of interesting video. http://www.stanford.edu/group/microdocs/index.html ************************************************************************************************************************************ 7. American Museum of Natural History Science Bulletins The American Museum of Natural History’s Science Bulletins are online videos which feature the latest developments in the fields of astrophysics, human biology, biodiversity, and evolution. The website offers additional resource links, educator resources, and an educators’ guide to help incorporate the materials into classroom work. The bulletins are categorized in sections that include Astro, Earth, Bio, and Human, with further subcategories of features, visualizations, and snapshots. http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 8. Curious George Educational Materials Leverage Curious George's appeal to bring earth science learning to young kids. PBS offers downloadable resources for educators. The resources outline how to set up and run hands-on “Curiosity Centers” where children can make their own discoveries about sand, water, soil, wind, and recycling. The resources include simple materials lists, learning goals, leader notes, and tips for success. http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/parentsteachers/activities/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 9. Earth Gauge Kids The Earth Gauge Kids website is designed for students in grades 5-8 and focuses on a different weather/environment theme each month. Students can find an interactive quiz, activity ideas, fun facts, and more. http://www.earthgauge.net/kids/index ************************************************************************************************************************************** 10. EarthCaching for Teachers EarthCaching is a variation of geocaching with an educational dimension to the activity. When you visit an EarthCache, you learn something special about Earth science, the geology of the location, or how the Earth's resources and environment are managed there. EarthCaching has been developed by the Geological Society of America and partners in the geocaching community. The website includes a teachers guide, links to lesson plans, and more. http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache_Lessons/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 11. Enduring Resources for Earth Sciences Education Enduring Resources for Earth Sciences Education is a database of materials for teaching earth science concepts. Created by teachers and earth scientists, the database includes maps, documents, and other resources for teaching about earthquakes, oceans, plate tectonics, hyrdrothermal systems, geological time, and more. http://earthref.org/ERESE/ ************************************************************************************************************************************** 12. Nature Journaling Weblog In celebration of EE Week 2009's Be Water Wise! theme, the National EE Week website offers a series of water-themed Nature Journaling Blogs, developed in partnership with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. The blogs provides educators ideas for incorporating nature journaling into the curriculum. http://www.eeweek.org/nature_journal

goBeyond - provincial climate action project - going beyond carbon neutral - beta

goBeyond - provincial climate action project - going beyond carbon neutral - beta: "goBEYOND is a not-for-profit initiative with a mission to engage and empower youth on campuses across Canada to make positive advances in lowering our carbon effects on this planet."

Put Your Group on the Clean Up the World Map

Put Your Group on the Clean Up the World Map Clean Up the World is a global campaign that inspires communities to clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.Held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, it mobilises an estimated 35 million people across 120 countries - who conduct a range of activities ranging from waste removal and tree planting to water and energy conservation projects. Launched with the support of our technology partner Google, our new website activities.cleanuptheworld.org lets you join the Clean Up the World campaign and put your group and its environmental activities on the global map. To get involved visit http://activities.cleanuptheworld.org/ or email info@cleanuptheworld.org To promote the website to your networks visit http://www.cleanuptheworld.org/en/Activities/activities-website-promote.html

Multimedia presentation on disposable plastic bags

Inspiring and sobering. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/06/what-you-need-to-know-about-plastic-bags.aspx

EE Resource Ideas from EEAY Meeting

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The following are some links to resources as shared at the Environmental Education Association of the Yukon (EEAY) meeting on Thursday November 6. If you would like full meeting notes, please email us:

Environmental Education Association of the Yukon website has some updates.

Climate change resources:

· Girl Guides have a Climate Change challenge as part of program

· Green Teacher resources in French and English

· Environment Canada Green Lane

· Yukon Conservation Society project Climate Change North

List of funding sources for environmental projects from Environment Yukon education and youth programs .

Lots of bilingual resources on Parks Canada web site:

· Guest speaker Anne Chilibeck: Grade 7 bear program & Grade 8 Kokanee program

· True to Our Nature – two Yukon resources for Grade 10/12 Science/Geography on kokanee and Porcupine caribou herd.

Yukon Innovators in the Schools Yukon service that connects resource people with school classes. Also doing a Girls Science Club this winter with water theme, very popular.

Reports/articles on EE

· BC Government – Environmental Learning and Experience – an Interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers. Uses approach of CARE: Complexity, Aesthetics, Responsibility, Ethics.

· Ontario Gov’t - Shaping our Schools, Shaping our Future (a.k.a Bondar Report)

· Green Teacher magazine (www.greenteacher.com) Green Tsunami Rising article on the third wave of interest in and support for environmental education. Sees current interest in the environment a real opportunity educators should use (available at EEAY website www.taiga.net/YukonEE

Various and assorted programs offered by Environment Yukon:

· English brochure

· French brochure

Engaging in our Communities as Global Citizens Resource created by Canadian Teachers’ Federation and potentially being inserviced with Yukon teachers in near future

International Polar Year Teacher and Class Resource Materials and Activities

International Polar Year website http://www.ipy.org/

Canadian IPY website http://www.ipycanada.ca/

Federal IPY site http://www.api-ipy.gc.ca/index_e.html

Polar Pals http://cdn-ipy-ed-outreach.blogspot.com/

Educapoles http://www.educapoles.org/

Environment Canada IPY research page http://www.ec.gc.ca/api-ipy

Student Travel Opportunities

Cape Farewell Expedition http://www.capefarewellcanada.ca/about.php

Students on Ice: http://www.studentsonice.com/ipy/

Royal Society of Victoria – Intrepid (expedition to the Antarctic) http://www.sciencevictoria.org.au/rsv-intrepid.html

Youth Participation

Canadian IPY Youth Steering Committee http://www.ualberta.ca/~ipy/YSC/

International Polar Year youth steering committee http://www.ipyyouth.org/

International Climate Champions Deadline December 4

International Climate Champions

Call for Applications Climate change is an issue that requires the urgent attention of smart and dedicated people -people like you! Are you up for a challenge? Do you like to travel? Are you interested in meeting others who share your concerns and are taking action? If so, then the International Climate Champions (ICC) program may be right for you. This new initiative has been established by the British Council, the world’s largest cultural relations organization, in order to give a voice to youth leaders on the issue of climate change, and to build networks and partnerships among young people around the globe. As an International Climate Champion, you can play an important role in developing lasting solutions to what may be the most important issue of our time. The selected Champions will join together for a planning meeting and workshop at a Climate Camp in the spring of 2009 (location and exact date to be confirmed). Two of the selected ICCs will represent Canada in Edinburgh, Scotland (Feb 23-27, 2009) to meet other International Climate Champions from around the world, and to plan upcoming activities. You can learn more about the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org/canada or www.capefarewellcanada.ca. To find out more about the ICC program from 2007-08, go to http://www.capefarewellcanada.ca/news-events-g8-japan.php. Selection Criteria British Council Canada is committed to selecting a passionate, dedicated, and diverse delegation for the International Climate Champions program. This group of young Canadians will be representing Canada in this program. Applicants should have a demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, along with strong communication skills. Participants may be expected to interview experts, meet with politicians, write blog entries, produce articles, and answer questions in the media, as part of their involvement in the program. Application Process Application Deadline: Applications must be received no later than Monday, December 4, 2008. This application form must be submitted electronically, in the form of a single MS Word document to margret.brady@britishcouncil.org. To download the application, please go to http://www.capefarewellcanada.ca/news-events.php and click on ICC Application 2008-09. Age Restrictions: Applicants must be currently enrolled in Grade 10 or 11 at a Canadian high school. Note: Finalists will be notified by December 15th, 2008 and will be asked to submit a final video entry* by January 5th, 2009 (*details on video submission will be sent to the finalists).

Water presentation kit available online

B.C. Wild List Serve Subject: Every Drop Counts

In preparing for my Science in Action workshop, on the water theme, I found the following downloadable powerpoint presentation from Environment Canada. http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/speak/e_speak.htm It also includes a script and speaker hints. I'm not sure how I will use this, if I do use it, but it may be something kids can use to take action on water conservation by educating others. Cheers Kim Fulton (AKA Dr. Fish) 5038 Lansdowne Road Armstrong B.C. V0E 1B4 250 546 3644

Reminder: EEAY Sharing Meeting, Thursday Nov 6

That's at the Whitehorse Public Library 3:45 -5:00 pm Thursday November 6 Come share your news, ideas and network! PS> There will be an interview on CBC Yukon today (Wednesday Nov 5) at 12:40pm with Russ Knutson about the meeting, EE in the Yukon and the rest of Canada.