Youth have a voice and when it comes to the environment and climate change, their opinions matter. They are considering the ways in which environmental happenings will affect their future. They are eager to create positive change through climate action. And their voices need to be both heard and considered. eCards can help, by capturing student voices and channeling them for the greater good.
As a nonprofit organization, GreenLearning depends on the support from donors and funders to help us reach over 10,000 teachers and their 250,000 students across the country. Our supporters believe in empowering youth with critical skills for an evolving world. We spoke with one of our donors, Kelli, and she had so much to share with us about her giving journey and passion for the environment.
As an educator, you can add outdoor learning to your student’s gratitude practice this year by incorporating lessons in nature. Outdoor play has many benefits that go beyond just being physically active. It broadens their understanding of the environment and why preserving it matters. Here are activities that can help young people deepen their gratitude and appreciation for nature.
Are you thinking of sparking student creativity and innovation in environmental leadership and climate action at your school? The best way to do this is by starting an eco club led by the students themselves. Eco clubs are a powerful tool to help build student leadership, foster teamwork, and spark action on issues that matter. This article sheds light on things to consider when starting out.
Summer is the perfect time for science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities to spark creativity, curiosity, and problem solving. When STEAM activities are combined with real-world topics like climate change, energy use, and sustainability, the learning becomes even more meaningful. This blog compiles a list of free, ready-to-use resources that bring these topics to life.
Summers in Canada are getting hotter, and more unpredictable. What used to be a nice break from school and a chance to enjoy the outdoors has become a season marked by droughts, heat warnings, sudden flooding, and wildfires (with smoke that pollutes the air). These are becoming a growing pattern driven by climate change. These offer opportunities for youth, to learn, prepare, and design solutions.
It’s been a busy but rewarding year at GreenLearning. Our climate action challenges recently wrapped up and we’re celebrating the achievements of educators and their students. For many of these teachers, participating in the environmental activities and bringing the learning to students almost always boils down to a single choice. In this blog, we’re highlighting two teacher heroes.
Every year, educators and students across Canada register to participate in GreenLearning’s Challenges, which involve environmental learning and culminate in a final climate action project. To celebrate the achievements and impacts of school communities participating in the Challenges, we have written short stories of the top placements of each school’s projects.
June marks Indigenous History Month–a time to listen, reflect, and learn from the rich stories and enduring knowledge shared by Indigenous peoples. One of the most powerful ways to engage with these perspectives is through literature that speaks to the strength of community, the importance of land, and the resilience of culture. This blog highlights 40 compelling books by Indigenous authors.
