Environmental Learning

Last updated on December 2, 2020

Please note: this material no longer aligns with the current BC Curriculum. It is here for your reference purpose only, as you may find some of the elements useful.

The following resources assist K-12 educators in incorporating environmental sustainability ideas and concepts into their teaching.

Sustainable School Best Practice Guide

The guide addresses key actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and encourage the wise use of resources such as energy and water.

The Sustainability Course Content: Curriculum Framework

The framework includes topic areas and possible learning outcomes to assist educators in their development of sustainability-related course content for Board Authority/Authorized courses.

Environmental Learning and Experience: An Interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers

The guide outlines key principles for environmental learning and how to integrate them into teaching.

Video Resources

Environmental Learning and Experience (WMV, 7.3 MB)	Learning Together: The Environmental Framework (WMV, 16.3 MB)	Case Study: Complexity – Kilmer Elementary (WMV, 12 MB)
Case Study: Aesthetics – Heritage Mountain Elementary (WMV, 14 MB)	Case Study: Responsibility – Spencer Middle School (WMV, 14.8 MB)	Case Study: Ethics – KLO Middle School (WMV, 18.5 MB)

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps connect environmental concepts to K-12 learning outcomes in all subject areas.

The Environmental Learning & Experience Curriculum Maps (PDF)

Celebrate Being Green

BC Green Games is a province-wide competition for K-12 students designed to motivate action, share green stories, and reward and celebrate the green efforts of schools in BC.

To support B.C.’s Carbon Neutral Public Sector, all B.C. Boards of Education have signed the Climate Action Charter and share actions taken to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Contact information

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