Support and Resources in NSW

Australian Association for Environmental Education - NSW Chapter

AAEE NSW runs a number of programs, activities and events for environmental educators.

http://www.aaeensw.org.au

Australian Youth Climate Coalition

AYCC’s transformative summits, led by AYCC volunteers, are an inspiring and informative experience for high school students.

https://www.switchedonschools.org.au/school_summits

Environment Club Manual

The Environment Club Manual is an online resource to help high school students and teachers to start up or improve their environment club. Students can use the tip sheets, project ideas bank, case studies and templates to inspire and inform their activities.

https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/manage/young-people/enviro-clubs-manual

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre

The Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre is one of twenty two Environmental Education Centres operated by the NSW Department of Education and Communities to help students and teachers with fieldwork, environmental education and education for sustainability. The centre can be used as a venue for staff meetings, teacher professional learning workshops and student workshops.

http://fieldofmarseec.nsw.edu.au/student-learning/

NSW Department of Education and Communities - Environmental Education

Curriculum support

Teaching for sustainability; sustainability action process learning resources:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/sustainability

Ecosystems on show

Highlights 14 ecosystems present in New South Wales and supports student learning about a particular ecosystem:

https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/rap/resource/access/6fccb196-b448-40b3-abd8-64dc662b8079/1

Environmental and Zoo Education Centres

Links to 25 NSW Government Environmental Education Centres that offer curriculum linked learning programs:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/sustainability/environmental-zoo-centres

Sustainable Schools NSW

Sustainable Schools NSW is a hub of resources and information for school communities interested in protecting their local environment.

https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/

Whole school planning

By planning for sustainability, schools create an achievable framework in which to manage waste, water, energy and biodiversity:

https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/manage/planning

Teaching resources

Includes units of work, lesson plans support materials and curriculum connections:

https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/teach

Support networks

Environmental educators' networks provide forums for educators, state and local government, community groups and other organisations, to share resources, ideas and information:

https://www.sustainableschoolsnsw.org.au/connect/environment-networks