Manitoba Education
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Contents on this Page
- Environment
- Human Health and Well Being
- Economy
Eco-Globe Schools – Recognition Program
Supporting Websites
There are many programs offered by organizations to support educators in their efforts to implement Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Many schools may be familiar with or already be participating in these programs. The sampling of organizations listed below provides teacher materials, information and opportunities for students to participate in sustainable activities.
The Manitoba Social Studies Curriculum also lists websites linked to grade and cluster outcomes.
Environment
Compostable / Recyclable Dishes
Engaging students in Sustainable Action projects
Get To Know Robert Bateman - Virtual Hikes
International Walk to School Month (October)
Manitoba Conservation Fisheries
Human Health and Well Being
Active and Safe Routes to School
Anti Racism Toolkit First Nations Steering Committee
Canadian Council of Learning (CCL)
Historic Places of the Red River
Living Prairie Museum: Environmental Education
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
United Nations Association of Canada Toward a Culture of Peace, Projects
(ideas for student projects in support of peace)
United Nations, CyberSchool Bus Main Page
United Nations, Youth Cyber School Bus, Gallery
(drawings, photos, posters by youth around the world on global issues including racism, human rights )
United Nations, Youth Cyber School Bus, Human Rights in Action:
(Interactive Declaration of Human Rights, suggested activities)
UNICEF Voices of Youth
(action projects, youth forums and online discussions)
UNICEF Canada, Global Action
(current world issues, action projects, A World Fit for Children)
United Nations Association of Canada, News and Events, International Days and Weeks
Economy
Building Futures Network for saving money
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Global Issues
Get To Know Robert Bateman - Sustainable Economy
Globe and Mail Online Classroom Edition
International Committee of the Red Cross
The Marquis Project
(Role play for grades 10-12; costs and benefits of world trading systems)
The World Bank Group, Globalization
United Nations Millenium Development Goals
World Bank, Poverty Net, Excerpts from the Literature of Poverty
