Books and Online Resources
Required Course Texts:
Available Online
Optional Resources:
- Anderson, D., Chiarotto, L., Comay, J., & Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study. (2017). Natural curiosity: A resource for educators: The importance of Indigenous perspectives in children's environmental inquiry (2nded.). The Laboratory School, Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
Available Online
- Charrière, J. (Host). (2021, May). Place-Based Education: Interview with David Sobel (No. 12) [Audio podcast episode]. In Disconnect: The outdoor education podcast. Pinecast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/place-based-education-interview-with-david-sobel/id1502348525?i=1000517196587
- Kindergarten to Grade 4 Science: A Foundation for Implementation (1999). Manitoba Education and Training. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/science/found/kto4/full_doc.pdf
- Grades 5 to 8 Science: A Foundation for Implementation (2000). Manitoba Education and Training. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/science/found/5to8/full_doc.pdf
- Green Teacher. (2021, September 7). Teaching about a circular economy (No. 22) [Audio podcast episode]. In Talking with Green Teachers. Podbean. https://greenteachingpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-22-teaching-about-a-circular-economy/
- Green Teacher. (2021, August 28). Indigenous perspectives in inquiry-based learning (No. 21) [Audio podcast episode]. In Talking with Green Teachers. Podbean. https://greenteachingpodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-21-indigenous-perspectives-in-inquiry-based-learning/
- Kozak, S. & Elliot, S. (2014). Connecting the Dots: Key Strategies That Transform Learning for Environmental Education, Citizenship and Sustainability. Learning for a Sustainable Future. http://www.lsf-lst.ca/dots
- Lynch, L. (Host). (2021, September 19). Climate in the Classroom [Audio podcast episode]. In What on Earth. CBC Radio. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-429-what-on-earth/clip/15867035-climate-classroom
- Watson, A. (Host). (n.d.). Using inquiry to help kids develop critical consciousness. (No. 185) [Audio podcast episode]. In Truth for Teachers. https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/truth-for-teachers-podcast/using-inquiry-to-teach-critical-consciousness/
Optional Resources:
- Connecting youth with nature: Resources for teachers, parents, and caregivers. David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/take-action/act-locally/connecting-youth-with-nature/
- Connecting with nature: An educational guide for grades four to six. David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Suzuki-superheroes-educational-guide-for-grades-four-to-six.pdf
- Connecting with nature: An educational guide for grades seven and eight. David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Suzuki-superheroes-educational-guide-for-grades-seven-and-eight.pdf
- DK. (2018). Science!: Science as you’ve never seen it before. DK Publishing.
- Environment and climate change: Climate change and environmental degradation undermine the rights of every child. UNICEF. https://www.unicef.org/environment-and-climate-change
- Leslie, C. (2010). The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and
- Storey Publishing.
- Nature as a Classroom. David Suzuki Foundation. https://davidsuzuki.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Suzuki-superheroes-nature-as-a-classroom.pdf
- McConnell, C. (2020). Lesson Planning with Purpose: Five Approaches to Curriculum Design. Teachers College Press.
- Rodenburg, J. & Monkman, D. (2016). The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning. New Society Publishers.
- Suzuki, D., Ellis, S., & Lott, S. (2003). Salmon forest. Greystone Books
- Suzuki, D., & Fernandes, E. (2008). There’s a barnyard in my bedroom. Greystone Books.
- Suzuki, D. Vanderlinden, K. & Edwards, W. (2010). You Are the Earth: Know Your World So You Can Help Make It Better. Greystone Books.