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ecoMentors Program

“I thought the presentation was excellent! The balance of instruction with student involvement kept it interesting and fun.  I was impressed by their knowledge and enthusiasm!”

Elementary classes or environmental clubs in grade 1 - 6 will receive the assistance of an energetic and eager high school student to help enhance the environmental learning of the class. The high school student will deliver fun and engaging 1 hr lesson plans on a variety of topics that link to the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology and Social Studies according to the Integrated Environmental Education Framework of Ontario.

The program consists of:

    • Provides a trained, responsible and motivated student with the ability to work effectively and professionally in elementary classroom.
    • Enhances elementary students' environmental learning by having a new voice in the classroom who can engage students in different ways and offers additional support for environmental learning activities.
    • Helps high school students to explore their career interests, develop job-skills and fulfill their community involvement hours.

Earth Day Canada also offers the EcoKids Program and the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program.