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Do you know an emerging environmental leader? All across Canada, from St. John's to Tofino, high school students are stepping forward to help the environment. Through their committed involvement in volunteer and extracurricular activities they are having a positive impact on both their local communities and our country as a whole. Toyota Canada Inc. and Earth Day Canada take pride in acknowledging the valuable work of these students and rewarding their efforts as they move on to post-secondary studies. The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is once again offering 15 scholarships of $5000 each to high school students who are entering their first year of college or university. One exceptional student, chosen from the 15 regional scholarship winners, will also be presented with the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award and a Panasonic notebook computer at the National Award Ceremony. To date, $350,000 has helped 70 exceptional young Canadians to achieve their academic goals. We know that environmental science students are not the only people who want to make a difference for the environment. That's why we encourage applications from environmentally active students from all walks of life, regardless of their preferred program of study. Past scholarship recipients have entered various academic fields, including engineering, fine arts, medicine, and political science. Young people all over the country are busy making a huge difference now, but they are also emerging as the environmental leaders of tomorrow. If you know a student from your local community whose passion for the environment is expressed through dedication and hard work in extracurricular activities and volunteer initiatives, they may qualify for a Toyota Earth Day Scholarship. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2008.
Ask Dr. Global Change The U.S. Global Change Research Information Office provides "Dr. Global Change" -- a reference service that assists researchers, students, educators, resource managers, decision makers and the general public in finding information and data relevant to global environmental change. Beginners Guide to Climate Change Younger students will enjoy learning about climate change at this page, complete with animations. Web site: http://cop3.unfccc.int/fccc/kids/kids.html Calendar Club At the Calendar Club Web site, kids can take an interactive tour of the Calendar Clubhouse, where they can listen to samples of NRCat's favourite music, visit the Games Room, watch episodes of "The Adventures of NRCat" and check out links to other natural resources sites. At the same time, they can learn how to be energy efficient in their everyday lives. Website: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/CalendarClub/ Climate Change in the Arctic The sensitivity of the Arctic to climate change has direct consequences to human society. Our goal is to develop an interactive exchange between scientists active in climate change research at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute and K-12 students and teachers from the Port Aransas (Texas) Independent School District. The focus is on living arctic resources and Native cultures in the context of global change. CO2 Calculator The Climate Change Calculator is an interactive software tool designed to raise people's awareness of the greenhouse gases they produce through their daily activities and lifestyle choices. Find it at http://www.climcalc.net/ COP 6 Youth Delegates A group of young Canadians attended COP 6 in Bonn to lobby Canadian and other representatives and be the voice of youth at the climate change conference. Web site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cop6youthdelegates Cool Climate Kids' Club The Cool Climate Kids' Club is a cool way for kids to: share their concern for our planet, to teach each other about the importance of climate change and to inspire us ALL to take climate-friendly action!! Earth Summit 2002 -- Kid's Stuff Next September, tens of thousands of people will come together in Johannesburg, South Africa to share ideas, discuss successes and come up with a plan for the future. This huge meeting of minds will take place at Earth Summit 2002, also called the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Website: http://www.canada2002earthsummit.gc.ca/en/kids_stuff_e.cfm Earth Summit 2002 -- Speech on behalf of children Justin Friesen of Canada was one of a small group of children that were chosen to attend the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa. They gave a speech in front of delegates from around the world on behalf of the world's children. This is what they had to say. Ecological Footprint Calendar Based on responses to questions about participants food, housing, and transportation habits, this page allows visitors to calculate their "ecological footprint": how much land it takes to support their present lifestyle. Web site: http://www.mec.ca/coop/commu/meccomm/ecofoot.htm Educational Global Climate Change Links The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center has compiled a listing of some sites that they hope will be of interest and of use to those looking for information, fun, ideas, and ways that they can make a difference. Energy Ambassadors Program The Energy Ambassadors Program is an annual competition for undergraduate post-secondary students in Canada. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talents, put your school on the map and learn about career opportunities. Energy and The Environment Calendar Contest Once again, Natural Resources Canada is producing an Energy and the Environment Calendar. Students from across Canada have been invited to submit artwork for inclusion in the calendar. Students between six and thirteen years of age are invited to submit drawings which illustrate this year's theme, Taking Action on Climate Change. EPA Global Warming Kids Site This site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a wealth of information, activities and resources for students and teachers alike! Exploring the Environment™ Exploring the Environment™ is a series of interdisciplinary, problem-based learning modules for high school students. The project engages student teams in addressing real-world problems related to weather, population growth, biodiversity, land use patterns, volcanoes, water pollution, and global warming. Teams analyze remotely-sensed satellite images to come up with solutions to open-ended earth science problems -- problems that real scientists are working on today in much the same fashion. Web site: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/ Global Climate Change Student Guide The Global Climate Change Student Guide, written by Joe Buchdahl, is a comprehensive work for geology, geography and environmental science students studying climate change. Web site: http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/gccsg/ Global Warming: Focus on the Future This website encourages visitors to learn about the history of global warming, examines why the recent changes to the atmosphere are a problem, and empowers them to help solve the problem by giving specific examples of ways they can help to reduce emissions of gases that cause global warming. Games and activities developed specifically for the site provide an essential interactive component to a visitor's experience. http://globalwarming.enviroweb.org/ International Children's Conference on the Environment Find out what went on at the International Children's Conference on the Environment, Which was held in Victoria on May 21-25, 2002. Take a look at photos and highlights of each day at the conference, and read the press releases. International Children's Conference on the Environment -- Participant Report Whitehorse students Marie and Andrea Abbott attended the International Children's Conference on the Environment in Victoria in May 2002. Here is their report on what they saw and did. Professor Polar Bear Professor Polar Bear's home is located at "the top of the world" just north of Barrow, Alaska. Recently Professor Polar Bear has become concerned about melting ice and the warming environment. Professor Polar Bear brought this warming problem to the attention of some new friends he met while feeding one day. His new friends are ARM (atmospheric radiation measurement) scientists. Professor Polar Bear is becoming an expert on global warming, weather, and radiation. If the Professor doesn't have the answer to your questions then one of his ARM scientist friends will get it for you. Come meet Professor Polar Bear! http://www.arm.gov/docs/education.html Robert Bateman National Wildlife Week Writing and Art Contest 2004 The 2004 Robert Bateman Writing and Art Contest is gearing up for another successful year. Participants must be 18 years or younger, and all entries must be postmarked no later than April 22nd, 2004. Temperature Rising Find information, visuals, critical thinking activities and questions to debate -- all related to climate change. Get ideas on how to tackle this complex topic -- even if you are new to it. There are sections for teachers and students, as well as a lot of other cool links. WWF Polar Bear Tracker Follow Gro and Louise, a pair of radio-collar-wearing polar bears, as they roam around the Arctic. Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation If you're aged 17-24 and are interested in sustainable transportation issues, you may want to take part in the International Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation. It'll be held in Ottawa in May 2004. But decide quickly -- applications are due by December 15. Web site: http://www.cutaactu.ca/content.asp?ID=416 
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2008 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program
