ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Environmental Education
What is environmental education?
Environmental education teaches students about how the planet's physical and biological systems work, and how we can create a more sustainable future. For a full definition of environmental education, see the report Shaping Our Schools, Shaping Our Future.
How is environmental education taught in Ontario schools?
Environmental education is being woven into all subjects at all grades, in addition to the obvious links to science, social studies and geography. A new optional Grade 11 environmental science course and six Specialist High Skills Majors focused on the environment are being piloted, in addition to the existing courses in Grade 12 geography.
