ESD Theme Documents

The theme documents are an excellent tool for educators and curriculum designers that wish to engage students in ESD in ways that are appropriate to their level of development.

Biodiversity

Expanding the teaching of biodiversity beyond life sciences to include the ecological, quality of life and ethical perspectives on this topic.

Biodiversity Progression Table

Version: March 1, 2007

Climate Change

Expanding climate change learning beyond the traditional subject areas of science and geography to see important connections between environmental issues, individual actions and the understanding of modern environmental policy debates.

Weather, Climate & Climate Change

Version: September 2006

Weather, Climate & Climate Change Progression Table

Version: September 2006

Ecosystems

Drawing the focus to the conceptual understanding of ecosystems and sustainability in order for students to develop a deeper understanding of how the world works and the human impact upon it.

Ecosystems

Version: October 2006

Ecosystems - Progression Table

Version: October 2006

Energy

Broadening the scope of educating on energy to ensure that students are able to grasp the implications of energy use as it pertains to the economy, the environment, and society.

Energy and its Use (256 Kb)

Version: May 2006

Water

Connecting students to the complexity of water issues in preparation for decision making as active citizens in their communities.

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Resources for rethinking

is a free, online database of over 700 excellent, peer-reviewed, curriculum- matched resources to help teachers integrate ESD into their classrooms.
Ecoleague: linking education to action

challenges and motivates students and teachers to engage in community and school-based sustainability action projects.
Step outside for learning

provides teachers with three guides per month that highlight the many environmental education learning opportunities that occur in the school yard and neighbourhood.
Project flow

engages teachers and students in hands-on, action projects that model responsible and active citizenship, preparing students to be stewards of our water resources.
Sustainability and education academy

supports educational system leaders to create a culture of sustainable development, integrated into all aspects of the K-12 education system.
ESD Canada

is a network that brings together stakeholders from across the country to support systemic change toward ESD within the formal, non-formal and informal education systems.

Information and resources on the important topics affecting our world today.

Climate Change Education: A Comprehensive Understanding