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Education for Sustainability

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From a to b - Billy Bus - REVAMPED!

screenshot of From A to B. In 2006 there were 338,517 cars in Canterbury. That’s nearly 2 for every 3 people! And a lot of Cantabrians, such as children, don’t drive. That’s a lot of cars! Motor vehicles can have a great effect on the environment, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and contamination of waterways through oil and fuel leaks. But, hey, we do need to get from a to b. So how can we ‘transport ourselves’ in a more sustainable way? Catching a bus, walking and biking are all excellent alternative transport options that have less negative affects on the environment.

From a to b - Billy Bus is a resource for year 1-3 students and teachers. It centres on bus awareness, safety, and the environment. This free programme is fully facilitated and includes student and teacher booklets, CD-ROM, song and bus visit.

Check out 'From a to b' interactive resource here

screenshot of From A to B - Build a Bus. Please note: A broadband internet connection is recommended

For more information contact:
Education for Sustainability Team
p: (3) 353 9736
e: education@ecan.govt.nz

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On the Move - EBox references
PDF file.  Download: 'On the Move' Transport EBox references File-size.  62kB

Environment Canterbury School Awards 2009
[through regional Science and Technology Fairs]
Environment Canterbury staff judge exhibits in the special category of Resource Management in the Science and Technology fairs held in Christchurch and Timaru. Awards are given to students whose exhibits take an innovative investigative approach to solving an environmental issue facing Canterbury.
View the 2009 details and the 2008 Winners.

Tip the Balance - Icon ImageTip the Balance - On Waste!  Check out our new interactive resource, Tip the Balance. It highlights how actions have reactions and how individual choices influence the war on waste. Less is best!

What's new? Teachers! Check out our intermediate school resource that examines public transport, energy efficiency and smart choices

Book us to visit your school and teach the Beat the Rush! programme.

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