Our webinars are open to everyone and anyone interested (and can be freely viewed up to 30 days after the live session), but you need to register in advance. Please see the details below and share this email with friends and colleagues who might be interested in these sessions.
Register for any of the webinars below at https://greenteacher.com/webinars/
Teaching Kids and Teens About Climate Change
Presenter: Ian Shanahan
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE for members of OSEE and $10 for the general public.
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For the foreseeable future, the topic of climate change will overshadow all that we do in environmental education. Yet educating young people about climate change is challenging. The science is complex and the solutions are not simple. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss the latest science, the numerous challenges faced by educators inside and outside of schools, and then introduce simple science experiments and practical approaches to teaching about climate change. We’ll learn to use K–12 activities developed by educators across North America that explore the greenhouse effect, the importance of a stable climate, clean air, the real cost of cars, and car-trip reduction programs for high schools.
This webinar is part of OSEE’s Interactions Live webinar series.
Preparing for extreme weather at your school
Presenter: Sidney Howlett and Cheryl Evans
Date and time: Wednesday, February 10th, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.
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Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada? And yet, many are not prepared to protect against the impacts of extreme weather events such as floods, which are often caused by climate change. When it comes to flood protection, we can learn how to plan, take action, and record impact! In this webinar, we will be taking a deep dive into the Flood:Ed program — an exciting challenge for students that offers hands-on learning about flood planning and resilience. Join us in discussing the impacts of flooding both at home and school while exploring ways to stay protected!
This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.
The Plastic Problem and What We Can Do About It
Presenter: Rachel Salt
Date and time: Wednesday, February 3, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.
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Join author Rachel Salt, as she discusses her two recently-published books, The Plastic Problem and Your Plastic Footprint. Though plastic has numerous benefits, our reliance on this
sturdy, light, and flexible material, paired with its longevity and our changing consumer habits means we’ve created a real plastic problem. However, there are reasons to be hopeful! This webinar will investigate the many meaningful and creative ways people around the world are working to manage, reduce and eliminate plastic waste, while providing ideas for classroom activities that can be taught virtually.
Empowering Youth Voices on Climate Change Policy
Presenter: J.P. Jepp, Dale Beugin, James Harper, and Sidney Howelett
Date and time: Wednesday, February 17, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.
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What role does policy play in combating climate change and how can we empower our students to take action on these issues? Join GreenLearning’s expert panel as they discuss climate change policy in Canada and around the world. They will provide practical resources as well as programs and strategies for teaching youth about climate change and empowering them to take action.
This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.
Opportunities, Barriers, Strategies towards Inclusion
Presenter: Karen Lai
Date and time: Thursday, February 18, 2021; 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:00-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.
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Inclusion is a complex word and it is filled with different layers and meanings. This webinar will focus on the implementation of inclusion. It will include some strategies for working with the complexity of inclusion as well as the challenges and the opportunities it presents. Karen will create the space for people to be vulnerable and curious to share with one another. There will also be opportunities for people to enter into breakout room groups and share their voices through the chatbox.
This webinar is presented in partnership with the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), Take Me Outside (TMO), and Classrooms to Communities (C2C).
STEAM Based Learning: Building Renewable Energy Technologies
Presenter: Paula McGarrigle and Sidney Howlett
Date and time: Wednesday, March 10th, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST
Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.
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What are renewable energy technologies and why is it important to teach students about them? This one-hour webinar will answer these questions and provide practical tools, ideas, and resources for how to incorporate hands-on learning about renewable energy technologies in your grade 4–12 classrooms. Hear how schools and classrooms across Canada are preparing students for their energy future using GreenLearning’s Re-Energy Program using STEAM Based learning.
This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.