> http://www.greenlearning.ca/science5
GreenLearning.ca - Science 24 - 'Real World Energy:'
> http://www.greenlearning.ca/science24
Inside Education - search curriculum-specific resources by division/grade:
> http://www.insideeducation.ca/class/div2.htm/
One Simple Act EcoAction energy calculator:
> http://www.onesimpleact.alberta.ca/ecoaction.html
Here are some new, free, easy-to-use earth sciences resources for download:
Curious George-themed earth science learning for young students:
2009 Environmental Artworks School Contest - One Simple Act. Deadline: 31 March, 2009. Showcase your artistic talent and commitment to the environment and you may win $500. The Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta and One Simple Act invite students in grades 4 through 12 to demonstrate - through a poster, digital picture or video - one simple act to reduce waste, conserve water or reduce energy consumption. Over $7,000 in prizes are available.
> http://www.artworksalberta.org/theme.htm
> http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/parentsteachers/activities/
Earth Gauge Kids environment/weather learning for grades 5-8:
> http://www.earthgauge.net/kids/index
EarthCaching for Teachers - Geocaching with earth sciences curriculum:
> http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache_Lessons/
Enduring Resources for Earth Science Education - earth sciences database:
> http://earthref.org/ERESE/
Quagmire - an interactive role-playing game for grades 5-12, providing real-life situations regarding the proposed development of a saltwater marsh:
> http://blog.green-street.ca/en/quagmire-an-educational-resource/
Contests and Awards
News for EE Groups
Employment, Volunteer, Internship Resources
Environmental Employment Opportunities in Alberta. Four opportunities are on the ACEE job centre:
Alberta Environment: Alberta Conservation Team Outreach Representative - closing date 2 February, 2009
RiverWatch Calgary: Program Coordinator - closing date 30 January, 2009
Calgary Zoological Society: School Program Coordinator - closing date 31 January, 2009
Adopt-a-Plant Alberta: Program Coordinator - closing date 31 January, 2009
> http://abcee.org/pd/job-centre
Awards and Contests
Award Nominations Requested - for Alberta's Next Environmental Idol. On 16 June, 2009, the Alberta Emerald Foundation will issue the Emerald Awards which recognize the best efforts by Albertans to preserve, protect, enhance and sustain our environment. Please help with nominations by contacting the Foundation's Executive Director, Emmy, Stuebing at 780-413-9629.
> http://abcee.org/pd/awards
Conferences - Calls for Proposals and/or Posters:
Call for Posters: 6 February, 2009 deadline: 4th National Stewardship and Conservation Conference "Strengthening Stewardship - Investing at Every Step" (8-11 July, 2009) at MacEwan Conference and Event Centre, University of Calgary, Alberta.
> http://www.stewardship2009.ca/admin/contentx/default.cfm?PageId=9924
Call for Workshop Proposals: 1 February, 2009 deadline: NAAEE Conference (October, 2009) in Portland, Oregon.
> http://www.naaee.org/conference/call-for-presentations
