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Going WILD! WILD Education introductory workshop Date | Location CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife.

Going WILD! WILD Education introductory workshop Date | Location CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

Workshop Agenda (morning) List your agenda here! Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela.

Workshop Agenda (morning) List your agenda here! Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

Workshop Agenda (afternoon) List your agenda here! Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela.

Workshop Agenda (afternoon) List your agenda here! Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

Why are we here? • Goal: demonstrate how to use the WILD Education activity

Why are we here? • Goal: demonstrate how to use the WILD Education activity guides in your educational context • Prepare you to run the activities with your students/youth • Discover additional CWF Education resources • Have fun! CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

The Canadian Wildlife Federation Established in 1962 and representing more than 400, 000 supporters

The Canadian Wildlife Federation Established in 1962 and representing more than 400, 000 supporters coast to coast, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is Canada’s largest conservation organisation. Our strategic pillars: • Connecting Canadians to nature Through education, engagement and awareness programs. • Maintaining healthy wildlife populations CWF science and research programs work to find solutions to challenges faced by our wildlife populations. • Conserving and restoring wildlife habitat CWF programs help individuals, industry and government to engage in conserving Canada’s future. Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

 • A family of conservation education programs: o Project WILD o Below Zero

• A family of conservation education programs: o Project WILD o Below Zero o Wild about Sports • Programs have been tested and evaluated to ensure sound pedagogical foundations Training Respect Network WILD Education Resources CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca Links with school curriculum

Structure of Wild Education Action Awareness Wildlife and environment Stimulate awareness and appreciation Develop

Structure of Wild Education Action Awareness Wildlife and environment Stimulate awareness and appreciation Develop knowledge and skills Engage Responsible decision-making Responsible actions CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

Project WILD • Developed in the US in the 1980 s • Canadian Project

Project WILD • Developed in the US in the 1980 s • Canadian Project WILD: o Developed in 1982, launched 1984 o CWF program ever since • Can be integrated into academics o All subjects, all grades, all ages • Focus on o All non-domestic animals o Microscopic to megafauna • Contains 121 activities CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

Below Zero • 46 activities to complement Project WILD o Focus on winter conditions

Below Zero • 46 activities to complement Project WILD o Focus on winter conditions o Arctic environment • Developed by CWF with Canadian partners o Developed in 1996, piloted from 1998 -2000 o Launched in 2003 • Can be integrated into academics o All grades, all subjects, all ages CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

Structure of Project WILD and Below Zero • 7 sections: o Awareness and appreciation

Structure of Project WILD and Below Zero • 7 sections: o Awareness and appreciation • Each activity has background info on habitat, species, etc. to o Diversity of wildlife values deepen your knowledge and o Ecological principles provide context – you don’t have to be an expert! o Management and conservation o People, culture and wildlife • Activities indexed by: o Indoors, outdoors, aquatic o Trends, issues and consequences o Grade, subject o Responsible human actions o Skills Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

Wild about Sports • Developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation with partners such as

Wild about Sports • Developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation with partners such as Paddle Canada and Sail Canada. • Designed to give outdoor educators and formal teachers the confidence and tools to include conservation themes while working with youth on or around water. • Wild about Sports includes a range of resources: o Online resources o Best Practice booklet o Student certificates of completion and manual o CWF and partners specialists CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

Wild about Sports: Four Simple education concepts

Wild about Sports: Four Simple education concepts

CWFEducation. ca Online resources: • Curriculum fit • Resource centre o Download activities o

CWFEducation. ca Online resources: • Curriculum fit • Resource centre o Download activities o Videos o Order posters • Users must sign-up to have access to all resources Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

National education programs Some examples include: • • Wild Pedagogies Wild Grants Wild Spaces

National education programs Some examples include: • • Wild Pedagogies Wild Grants Wild Spaces Wild Outside Wild Webinars Bioblitz Wild about Gardening Wild Family Nature Clubs CWFEducation. ca | Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca

The workshop - Peer Teaching • In pairs, select an activity based on your

The workshop - Peer Teaching • In pairs, select an activity based on your interests, the age group or subject matter you work with. • Prep time: 20 minutes • You will have 5 minutes to explain how to run the activity to the group. • Include two adaptations or variations for different age groups or settings (urban vs. rural, camp, Girl Guides, etc. ) Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

Peer Teaching If desired, provide a list of activities for peer teaching groups to

Peer Teaching If desired, provide a list of activities for peer teaching groups to choose from. Include page numbers. Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca

Want more WILD Education? • Upcoming facilitator training weekend: o Date • For more

Want more WILD Education? • Upcoming facilitator training weekend: o Date • For more information, email: o cwfeducation@cwf-fcf. org o Your email address, if desired Thanks for coming! Canadian. Wildlife. Federation. ca | Fédération. Canadiennedela. Faune. ca