Resources from this organization will help educators to nurture environmental leaders, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities. Although many of the resources are designed as long-term activities, some lessons can be used as stand-alone activities that support not only environmental literacy but also the behaviours that foster environmental literacy expectations for Ontario students.
The Ontario Teachers’ Federation has compiled links for teachers for environmental education.
A list created by the National Education Association that includes lesson plans, activities, professional and development opportunities related to environmental education.
These Earth-friendly, fun activities are a great way to help build environmental awareness in your classroom.
Natural Curiosity is a teacher resource that was launched in 2011. Its focus is on Environmental Inquiry, and how to bring inquiry-based teaching practices into the classroom. The resource offers elementary school teachers a guide to making both the content and process of learning about the world more engaging and relevant to their students.
This report, prepared by the Working Group on Environmental Education, serves as the framework for environmental education in Ontario. It emphasizes the importance of environmental literacy in our schools by focusing on three main areas: leadership and accountability, curriculum, and teaching and resources.
Ontario Curriculum for Environmental Education (2008).
This document, published by the Ministry of Education, offers practical tools and strategies for environmental education. Resources include project ideas, successful practices, and resources for developing lesson plans.