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Students for Environment is an online forum created for the purpose of encouraging collaborative learning among and across Toronto schools on topics that are central to Environment and Sustainability Education. It is our goal to create a networking system that stresses community and effective communication, heightens media literacy and raises awareness of our shared environmental concerns, questions and actions in response. Our online community is intended to inspire students and educators alike and ensure them of the common environmental interests and support systems that exist within our city.

Greetings from Bala Avenue Community School!

Dear Duke and Grey Owl:

                  Hello from Bala.  We are grade one and two students who are learning about maps.  We are learning about types of maps, so far we know about TTC maps, maps of lakes and waterways, bicycle maps and G.P.S.  Maps tell us how to get from place to place.  Tuesday we mapped our route to Bala.  We heard you are learning about important features of your community.  We are looking forward to seeing what you post.

                 Warm Regards, 

                 Grade 1/2 students

My grade ones and twos are developing a sense of place as they learn and experience their own community.  Their environmental learning starts locally, with knowledge and appreciation of their own environment.

-Ms. Brewer (practicum teacher)