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Environmental Links
Government:
Ontario Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/
Related Ministry of Education Documents:
- Shaping Our Schools, Shaping Our Future.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/curriculumcouncil/shapingSchools.pdf
- Report includes the 32 recommendations on EE accepted by the Minister of Education.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/policy/readySetGreen.pdf
- ‘tips, techniques, and resources from Ontario educators.’ A source of successful strategies and resources.
- lists curriclum links for EE to all subject areas in all grades from grades 1-8.
- a 2 page guide intended for writers of the revised curriculum.
Conservation Ontario http://conservation-ontario.on.ca/
Central authority for water conservation and managmenyt in Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/index.html
-manages and protects Ontario's natural resources for wise use across the province.
Environment Canada http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/docs/considerations-e.html
- science-based government department whose business is helping Canadians live and prosper in an environment that is properly protected and conserved.
Parks Canada http://www.pc.gc.ca/
-information on all of Canada’s parks and marine conservation areas
Science and Technology Attractions:
Science North /Dynamic Earth http://sciencenorth.ca/
The Toronto Zoo http://www.torontozoo.com/
Environmental Education Organizations:
Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) http://www.coeo.org/aboutus.htm
- a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that promotes safe and high quality outdoor education experiences for people of all ages.
North American Association of Environmental Education: www.naaee.org
- network of people who believe in teaching people how to think about the environment, not what to think
Ontario Society for Environmental Education: www.osee.org
- an association for educators dedicated to the promotion and improvement of environmental education
News/Magazines:
Green Teacher www.greenteacher.com
- is a magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across the curriculum at all grade levels
Chirp, Chickadee and Owl Magazines http://www.owlkids.com/owl/
Yes Mag – Canada’s Science Magazine for Kids http://www.yesmag.ca/
The Discovery Channel http://www.discoverychannel.ca/
eCommerce Links
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