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2008 Conference Agenda

Inspiring Sustainability in BC Schools

Enabling Student Learning, Leadership and Action

October 24, 2008 — EEPSA Teacher Conference AGENDA

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Time	Activity
8:00–8:40	Registration Resource Fair Success Story Gallery Coffee & Nutrition Station
8:50	Welcome & Agenda Overview – Patrick Robertson & Bruce Ford, EEPSA Executive
(9:00)	Karsten Heuer Bio *Necessary Journeys* Author of Finding Farley, Walking the Big Wild and Being Caribou.
(10:50)	& Keith Pattinson Bio Healthy Kids and Communities: What they need to succeed! Master storyteller and leader in youth development School Sustainability Success Stories
11:15	Making it happen at your school a. Teacher Resource Fair b. Success Story Gallery c. Science World Exhibit
11:45	Lunch (exhibits will be open at this time!)
12:30 (to 1:45)	PM - Break out sessions #1: Each session will feature school success stories, partners in sustainability education and a variety of practical teaching tools and strategies to take away. (click on session titles for details) a. Inspiring Sustainability, Art & Action What is the value of song, dance, creative writing and visual art in environmental education? b. Stamping Out Our Carbon Footprints through Energy Conservation (Energy & Climate Change): It's the Little Things We do Today! Engaging youth in solutions-oriented energy education. c. Enhancing Ecological Health Connecting kids with the outdoor classroom and biodiversity in their own backyard. d. Making "Sustainable Schools" Happen Engaging and enabling student leadership, learning and action for sustainability at school. e. Taking Action for You, Me & the Planet, Our Social Responsibility Discover tools to engage and empower students to act on issues locally and globally. f. Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Exploring strategies to engage kids in active learning in schools, communities and outdoor spaces.
1:55 (to 3:15)	PM - Break out sessions #2 (Concept–Theme based): *Repeat of session #1 offerings a. to f.*
3:15	"Into Action" Reception — Join us for post-conference cheer, a complimentary beverage and snacks. Exchange top-of-mind ideas and success stories with your colleagues. TGIF!

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EEPSA

Contributing Partners:

Metro Vancouver

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