STEM and Sustainability Integration for Teachers
Discover how to weave sustainability into STEM teaching using affordable, hands-on activities that empower students through active learning.
Discover how to weave sustainability into STEM teaching using affordable, hands-on activities that empower students through active learning.
This practical course equips educators with strategies to integrate sustainability into their STEM curriculum. Using an inquiry-based approach, teachers learn to design engaging, accessible activities that connect sustainability concepts with STEM subjects. The course emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that can be implemented on a limited budget, making it suitable for any classroom setting. Special attention is given to incorporating First People's Principles and developing student agency around sustainability topics.
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What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive understanding of sustainability concepts
Create effective connections between STEM and sustainability topics
Implement sustainable practices in classroom settings
Integrate First People's Principles with sustainability education
Design engaging sustainability activities within budget constraints
Evaluate effectiveness of sustainability education activities
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides teachers with practical tools and knowledge for integrating sustainability into STEM education. Through four comprehensive modules, participants explore sustainability concepts, environmental solutions, sustainable city planning, and classroom implementation strategies. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on activities, inquiry-based learning, and connections to First People's Principles. Special focus is placed on making sustainability education accessible and engaging while maintaining alignment with existing curriculum standards.
What is Sustainability?
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Exploring Sustainable Solutions
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Sustainable City Planning
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Short and Impactful Sustainability Activities
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
5 Courses
Distinguished STEM Education Specialist and Professional Development Leader
Emily Macedo serves as Professional Development Facilitator at UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach, where she helps educators integrate STEAM activities into their classrooms. Drawing from five years of teaching experience in Ontario with grades 4-5 students, she brings a diverse background in science, art, physical education, and special education. As a bilingual educator, she specializes in developing and delivering professional development programs that reflect current educational needs and prepare teachers for modern classroom challenges. At Geering Up, she focuses on building teacher confidence in implementing STEM activities through project-based and inquiry-based learning approaches. Her work includes creating professional development resources that help teachers integrate innovative STEAM activities into their curriculum while maintaining engagement and accessibility for all students. Through her role on the professional development team, she continues to advance Geering Up's mission of making STEM education more engaging and accessible while supporting educators in creating future-facing learning environments.
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