Environment week
is June 2 to 8!

Download free Environment Week classroom materials which include activities for kindergarten, primary and intermediate grades.

By downloading the materials, you are supporting the protection of endangered animals in B.C.

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* Environment Week lessons and materials are only available to educators at schools within BC Hydro’s service territory. See Terms and Conditions

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FirstWave is a comprehensive learning platform that helps teachers motivate students to take action and have fun - both online and in the classroom.

Fully supported
in-class programs

  • Monday-morning-ready lessons
  • Classroom activities that support
    B.C. Prescribed Learning Outcomes
  • Engaging teaching materials
    and resources

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Benefits beyond
the school

  • Help endangered species
  • Learn about sustainability
  • Create electrical safety awareness

FirstWave For Teachers: Monday-Morning-Ready Programs

Energy Explorers

Energy Explorers

Kindergarten

Energy Detectives

Energy Detectives

Grades 1 to 3

Energy Campaigns

Energy Campaigns

Grades 4 to 7

Energy Connections

Energy Connections

Grade 6

Energy Investigations

Energy Investigations

Grade 9

Energy Ambassadors

Energy Ambassadors

Grades 8 to 12

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water drop

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