CATCA 2022

This session is to collaborate with other Pre-Kindergarten teachers. Bring any ideas to talk about and use the following 2017 and 2018 document to spring some ideas and record your responses for future EdCamp collaboration sessions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nI0UwKMK4fkE8--hSXm-Os1RNrNmzrNIS4fYQ45EcPY/edit?usp=sharing

Wahkohtowin is a Cree word which denotes the interconnected nature of relationships, communities, and natural systems. Its literal meaning is "kinship", but it is often used to refer to Cree law, or Cree codes of conduct. Participants will explore this idea of wahkohtowin in a sharing circle format and have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Learn how this Indigenous world view can be reflected in your classroom and supports your foundational knowledge.

You're probably familiar with Google Earth, but did not know that you can create your own virtual field trip with videos, photos and more? In this session, we'll explore some of the built-in tours and games inside of Google Earth and walk you through how to create your own virtual ed-venture with students.To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Get ready to dive into STEM. This session n will show you meaningful ways to incorporate STEM into your classroom and curriculum. Stephanie shares routines and ideas for low prep- challenge s that are perfect for little engineers at work. Learn how to engage your students in fun and collaborative STEM activities that quickly become their favorite time of the day. This is a pre-recorded session that is offered by TYHO (Teach Your Heart Out). To have access to this video you will need sign up with the following Google Form:https://forms.gle/UsdgGceaxX5mrMRx6

Energy. Climate change. The environment. The economy. The future. All topics of importance and of concern for many students. The Alberta Council of Environmental Educators polling found that 70% of high school students are concerned about their future due to climate change and 2/3s of youth agree that climate change education is important in schools.

We are here to help bring these topics into the classroom! Join members of the Future Energy Systems team to learn about the University of Alberta’s world-leading research that will help Canada transition to a low net carbon economy, and explore educational energy resources produced by the program. Resources include a variety of options for students of all ages including:
-Videos, ranging from lab tours, mini research talks, experiments to try, etc.
-Activities and games
-Classroom visits (online and in person depending on conditions and location)
To make resources more useful, nearly all content comes with suggested curriculum connections.

This session is to collaborate with other Kindergarten teachers. Bring any ideas to talk about and use the following 2017 and 2018 document to spring some ideas and record your responses for future EdCamp collaboration sessions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ontZxxk9cnCm8xOykQWc3uU9Ycj1BelyzdFCVSUhCg/edit?usp=sharing

How do we help our students’ respond to God’s call to be stewards of creation while learning about complex Catholic social teachings? In this session, you will learn more about the importance of Laudato Si and how teaching students the Catholic Moral Decision Making Framework can guide them to action. See an example of how this was developed in a grade 4 classroom. Walk away with a planning template, ideas and resources to help you share this way of living with your students and staff.

Pope Francis’ first encyclical, Laudato Si, addresses all of humanity and calls us to address the deep rooted causes of the ecological crisis facing the Earth. Rooted in Scripture, he provides guidance on how to resolve these issues. As leaders in Catholic education, it is our responsibility to help our students learn about Church teachings and use these teachings to grow in their faith and be stewards of the Earth.

This session will be applicable to both classroom and school-wide social justice projects.

Marcelo and Kathy will share personal photographs and stories of an epic journey to Antarctica in December 2019 and thoughts about what it means to be an Antarctic Ambassador.