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An experiential learning opportunity in the UGDSB focused on well-being, connectedness, and 21st century skills through inquiry work related to the SDGs.

Joined November 2020
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Wondering how you can further the outdoor experience for your students beyond science and geography? Join us, @TheOLStore and @TakeMeOutside for some ideas for connecting math curricula with outside. lsf-lst.ca/programs/professi…
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Students at J.D. Hogarth Public School have taken on another initiative – a community pantry. bit.ly/3RRgAkD
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Today is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Hate speech has the potential to incite violence, undermine social cohesion and tolerance, and cause psychological and emotional damage to those affected. Learn more about the day here: ow.ly/wQ8R50JuCAl.
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Hey @ugdsbstudents @ugdsb lots of free youth experiences available @ugdsbequity @UGExperiential @UGPivotProject @DirectorUGDSB
Calling all 12-18 year olds: We’re hosting a pottery class for free this Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at Guelph Pottery Centre to kick off youth week events. Register online: ow.ly/q0oF50IRhyX
If your Ss had the chance to ask a candidate tough questions about how they would make change connected to the SDGs - what would they ask? Reach out to learn more about a potential opp for Guelph Ss to support the All Candidates Debate hosted by SDGCities10C next month!
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Loving our new Armour Stones by our raised garden @KHPS23 . Thanks for the funding @LSF_LST to make this happen!! @ugdsb #ourcanadaproject
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EarthMonthEcoChallenge is on! Join us & community partners as part of team Upper Grand Community Connected Climate Action. This week we’re challenging folks to spend more time outside. This morning we noticed signs of spring! What might your class notice in their time outside?
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Thank YOU! Happy to support k-3 changemakers with action connected to the environmental SDGs and Zero Hunger learning this month with your support! ❤️
25 Seed boxes ready to go to schools in @ugdsb Let's get growing! Thank you!! @UGPivotProject @UGExperiential
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April is Earth month. With that & the optimism of spring, we focused on exploring UN SDGs 7, 13, &14 in this month's edition of UG Pivot Point. Check out resources, upcoming PD opportunities, and ideas for leveraging tech to support your work! drive.google.com/file/d/1M2t…
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Looking forward to celebrating these young changemakers at work!
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Excited to partner with @InkSmith3D April 13 to explore Climate Action Kits & coding as a hands-on experiential learning opp to supp Ss engaging with #SDGs. Attendees will receive a Micro:bit and Climate Action Kit! @ugdsb @UGexperiential @EITCtravels Professional Learning #22137
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Twitterverse, we are looking for a donation or willing to purchase an old canoe for an outdoor greening garden space. Any leads are appreciated. It doesn’t need to float!🛶 @ugdsb @UGPivotProject
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That's a wrap! Another year of inspiration & learning alongside changemakers around the world. Although #GoalsProject has come to an end for another year, the commitment to the planet &its people continues! So excited to apply this to continued work w/ amazing Ts &Ss in UGDSB!
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Can your children walk to school safely? What’s the air quality like? #SDG11 - Sustainable Communities aims to make cities inclusive, safe and resilient by asking these questions. To connect this global goal to your classroom, search SDG 11 on #R4R - ow.ly/tzxd50FZB74
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CWcomptech wants to know: 😜😜🖥️ In 4 weeks our senior #tech class has Frankensteined 26 chromebooks back into service that were headed to #ewaste We combine parts from broken machines to get them going. CW has more chromebooks in active service than any other school as a result!
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The March #UGPivotPoint explore SDGs # 2, 6 & 11, & highlights upcoming PD on local climate action, resources to support challenging topics & conversations in your classrooms, & an invitation to participate in the #UGFilmFestival @UGExperiential drive.google.com/file/d/12US…
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Happy to support this upcoming opportunity w/ community climate action representatives from Wellington, Dufferin, & Guelph to support student engagement in @UGDSB around climate action. What connections will you make? What role can you/your Ss play in changemaking? March 29th!
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As we head into this week, we know your students may still have questions about the continued invasion of Ukraine. Use our Head, Heart, Conscience teaching strategy to help them process, discuss, and understand current events in real time.
Looking forward to this! Join us on March 29th from 4-5:15!
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