Educational Center

Child's explanation of solar and wind power
A short essay from Hailey Adler demonstrating the magic of solar power and the elegance of energy from the wind.

Green Learning
Green Learning is a premier learning resource for innovative teachers interested in trends affecting students' future well-being. All Green Learning projects are designed to save teachers time and help them be more effective classroom teachers. Green Learning helps students participate in their own learning while gaining a more holistic and hopeful understanding of complex energy and environmental challenges.

Re-energy.ca
Re-energy.ca is an educational website for teachers, leaders and students to explore and learn about renewable energy by building working models. Download lesson plans and construction plans for working models of solar ovens, wind turbines and water wheels.

Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication
The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication is Canada’s only, national, bilingual, network for environmental education and communication. They work with provincial groups and multiple sectors to support and develop competency in educators, communicators, learners and consumers, and build capacity for environmental learning and sustainability.

EcoKids
EcoKids is an educational program for students and teachers from Earth Day Canada. There is a wide array of environmental education resources for teachers, including: lesson plans, printable handouts, contests and a resource list of environmental books. Students can enjoy activities, games, information and more.

Natural Resources Canada's Energy and the Environment
Natural Resources Canada's Kid’s Club has great ideas about how Canadians can save energy and save nature to help make Canada a cleaner, healthier place to live. This web site has lots of great stuff about energy and energy conservation. There are games, quizzes and can help you discover how you can conserve energy at home and at school.