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School Resources that align with One Planet Living Principles
One Earth has compiled a list of resources for schools that align with the goal of One Planet Living. Exceprts below:
- Bioregional's guidelines for Schools for creating One Planet Action Plans
- Sign up your school for Cool It! Climate Leadership Training – BC Sustainable Energy Association (bcsea.org) or use Cool It Resources for Parents, Teachers and Kids - by the BC Sustainable Energy Association - https://www.bcsea.org/cool-it/resources
- Video and teaching materials: Powering the Planet: Renewable Energy - Nature Lab - The Nature Conservancy - Join scientist Alex Wegmann on a Virtual Field Trip to explore a compelling question: How can we get the energy we need without harming nature?
- Online Resources for Remote Learning: Climate and Connection Unit - new from Be The Change Earth Alliance for middle and high school, with 15 values-based, solutions oriented modules aimed at online learning. https://www.bethechangeearthalliance.org/climate_connection_unit
- Lesson plans from #NatureForAll: a collection of curriculum from around the world on Nature
- Field trip: Capital Regional District Watershed Tours. Educators of grade 5 students and your class are invited to a free full day tour that offers a first-hand look at how water gets from the source to your tap.
- Field trip: Hartland Landfill 3Rs programs. Register your class (K-12) for an interactive workshop and/or interpretive tour of the Hartland Landfill and Recycling Drop-Off Facility.
- Lessons/Activities: Neighbourhood Nature School from Society Promoting Environmental Conservation.
- Resources for building a school garden from the Nature Conservancy
- Online self-directed learning for students (grades 4-9) Zero Waste Place program from Elements Society on padlet