Resources - Canada's Next Green Journalist

For Teachers:

Canada's Next Green Journalist is an excellent fit for a number of classroom subjects, including:

  • Geography English and Writer's Craft
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art or Media Studies

A great way to bring Canada's Next Green Journalist into the classroom is by using our Young Reporters Handbooks which can be used for a shorter lesson plan, or for a culminating project. You can also adapt or integrate Young Reporters with existing classroom content, or use it as a platform to discuss and research environmental issues such as climate change, water issues and energy.

Contact us at yre@environmentaldefence.ca to share your tips or feedback.

For Youth:

Need some help crafting your next big environmental story? These guides give easy-to-follow tips on writing, photography and video.

Young Reporters Handbooks [PDF]


Writing Handbook

16 pages of tips on writing about the environment.
[PDF, 1.8Mb]

Photographers Handbook

16 pages on how to take great photos of the natural world.
[PDF, 1.3Mb]

Videographers Handbook
Guide to filming like an environmental journalist.
[PDF, 1.8Mb] 

 

Canada’s Next Green Journalist posters [PDF]

Want to help spread the word about Canada’s Next Green Journalist at your school? Download, print and share the posters below.

What’s your litter solution?
Poster size 11”x17”
Ages: 11-14, 15-18
[PDF, 50kb]

What’s your waste management solution?
Poster size 11”x 17”
Ages: 17-21
[PDF, 50kb]