Ecoliterate Learning Environments by Colleen Parks https://padlet.com/colleen_parks/ecoliteracy What does an eco-literate learning environment - one that fosters and inspires authenticity, intellectual rigour, innovation, creativity and genuine intellectual engagement look like? What is your vision for such a learning space and how can we achieve it? en-us 2015-10-28 01:12:43 UTC 2026-02-26 22:21:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/57734090/551defc7b96f32cda8c0bbe11f2168bda73ebd24/368209e0a9067c2dafc0a44a6f60ed21.jpg Ecolitercy Learning colleen_parks https://padlet.com/colleen_parks/ecoliteracy/wish/77917468 2015-10-28 12:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/colleen_parks/ecoliteracy/wish/77917468 Essential Questions colleen_parks https://padlet.com/colleen_parks/ecoliteracy/wish/78031762 In your practice/school, how have you created authentic learning environments beyond the classroom walls that supports inquiry?

In what ways have you been able to meaningfully connect students with nature and integrate eco-literacy into/across the curriculum?


What are the benefits/challenges of fully integrating eco-literacy into Alberta's program of studies?

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http://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/sustainable-development-education/eco-schools

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Calgary Zoo - Grounds for Change

http://www.calgaryzoo.com/school-programs/grounds-change

Vertical Oxygen http://www.verticaloxygen.com

Worms at Work & Living Soil Solutions

http://www.livingsoil.ca

Bow point Nursery http://www.bowpointnursery.com

Private Companies & donations

Two Wheel View

http://www.abcee.org/resources

Dark Skies

http://darksky.org

Green Calgary

http://www.greencalgary.org

Enmax

https://www.enmax.com/community/in-the-classroom

Chic Geek

http://thechicgeek.ca

Calgary Makers Spaces


Telus Spark

http://www.sparkscience.ca/visit/school-programs/shift-lab/


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Twitter

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http://abcee.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DRAFT-SUMMARY-Curriculum-Learning-Outcomes-Sept-22.pdf

Education Scotland & Learning and Teaching Scotland. (2010). Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/images/cfeoutdoorlearningfinal_tcm4-596061.pdf

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http://www.bp.com/en/global/aplus-for-energy/about-bp-a--for-energy/a-plus-for-energy-newsletter-and-toolkit.html

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http://www.conocophillips.ca/Pages/default.aspx (Go to in our community, then to applications)

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