Hosted by SuperNOVA and sponsored by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), the CETC is a series of professional development (PD) conferences, targeting grade 7-8 science teachers across the province. The CETC offers a full day of interactive PD sessions focused on climate change and environmental education, aimed at equipping teachers with the knowledge and tools to deliver impactful climate education in their classrooms.
Cetc 2024 – SSRCE, TCRCE, AVrce, Hrce, ccrce, and CSAP teachers :
Event Dates: November 22nd-23rd, 2024
Program Location: 75 White Point Beach Resort Rd, Hunts Point, NS B0T 1G0
Eligibility: Grade 7 and 8 teachers in the South Shore, Tri-County, Annapolis Valley, Halifax, and Chignecto Central Regional Centres for Education as well as the Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial
Contents:
Speakers
Nukumi Marilyn Francis
Nukumi (Grandmother) Marilyn Francis is Mi’kmaw from Acadia First Nation, near Yarmouth in Mi’kma’ki. She is also a crafter, artist, and educator. Nukumi Marilyn holds teachings and wisdom which she generously shares with learners of all ages. She is a Grandmother to many, and we are grateful for her sharing her time and knowledge with us at the CETC.
Janelle Frail (She/Her)
Pierina Leon
Pierina is a Program Coordinator at SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University. She supports the delivery of high school programs, and runs an all-girls math club called Girls Count since 2021. She joined SuperNOVA in 2018 as a co-op student and developed a deep interest in making STEM education more accessible to youth across the province; a Chemical Engineering graduate from Dalhousie University, Pierina supports several programs helping students to find ways to merge engineering principles with real-world scenarios.
Mira MacNeill
Mira is a program coordinator at SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University. She is SuperNOVA’s computer science programming lead, and runs an all-girls STEM program called ITS (Industry, Technology and Science) For Girls. She has been teaching since 2015 and has provided teacher training to teachers across Nova Scotia. Most recently, she was invited to speak at ISTE Live 2024 in Denver, Colorado about integrating technology education with the natural environment.
Schedule + Session Information
Friday, November 22nd
Registration
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Main Lodge
Participants will check into their hotel rooms and register for the conference.
Dinner
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Atlantic B/C
A private buffet-style dinner for PD participants.
Appetizers: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Vegan/GF), Seasonal Greens (Vegan/GF), Pasta Salad. Mains: Mushroom Gnocchi (Vegan), Herb Marinated Chicken Breasts (GF) with Roasted Potatoes (GF).
Welcome Bonfire (optional)
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
TBD
A cozy bonfire at beautiful White Point. Get to know your fellow participants and look at the stars! Note: This is optional and weather-permitting.
Saturday, November 23rd
Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Dining Room – Main Lodge
Breakfast will be held before the event in the Main Lodge dining room. Don’t forget your breakfast voucher!
Welcome Remarks – SuperNOVA / DEECD
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Atlantic Room
Introduction to the PD day from SuperNOVA and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
KEYNOTE – Nukumi Marilyn Francis
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Atlantic Room
An opening talk with Nukumi Marilyn, dicussing Netukulimk and Etuaptmumk
Coffee break
10:00 – 10:15
Atlantic Room
A 15 minute break with refreshments provided. If leaving, ensure you return to Atlantic A/B/C by 10:15.
KEYNOTE – Janelle Frail
10:15 – 11:30 AM
Atlantic Room
CLIMAtlantic’s Janelle Frail will discuss climate change trends in Nova Scotia.
Curriculum Strategies – SuperNOVA
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Atlantic Room
SuperNOVA will share their experience developing hands-on STEM curriculum, and provide some creative strategies for incorporating climate education in the classroom.
Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Main Lodge – Dining Room
“Chef’s Choice” lunch buffet in the Main Lodge dining room.
Activity Development – SuperNOVA [ENGLISH]
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Atlantic A
SuperNOVA will walk participants through two hands-on climate science activities suitable for grade 7 and 8 students. You will leave this session with all of the materials required to run these activities in your own classrooms. NOTE: This session will be run concurrently in French.
Activity Development – SuperNOVA [FRENCH]
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Atlantic B
SuperNOVA will walk participants through two hands-on climate science activities suitable for grade 7 and 8 students. You will leave this session with all of the materials required to run these activities in your own classrooms. NOTE: This session will be run concurrently in English.
Coffee Break
2:30-2:40
Atlantic A/B
A 10-minute afternoon coffee break.
Closing Remarks and Evaluations – SuperNOVA / DEECD
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Atlantic Room
SuperNOVA and the DEECD will provide closing remarks and time for session evaluation. Raffle prizes will be awarded at this time.
Accommodation Information
Room assignments will be provided upon check-in on November 22nd. You will not be able to change your assigned room at registration. Each participant will be in their own room – there will be no shared rooms.
All incidentals (room service, damages) will be charged to individuals. Rooms and meals throughout the event are paid for by SuperNOVA and the DEECD.
Participants may only drink alcohol in their own rooms. PD Day events will not include bar services.
Participants who wish to bring a spouse/partner do not need to pay an extra fee. SuperNOVA and the DEECD will not cover meal expenses for non-registered individuals, and they will not be allowed to join the Friday night dinner or Saturday lunch. White Point offers an on-site restaurant. For site-specific information, see White Point’s website, or email greatday@whitepoint.com
Cheque requisitions for travel will be provided to participants after the event.
CETC 2025:
We will be reaching teachers in the CCRCE, HRCE, SRCE and CBVRCE in Spring 2025. Keep an eye on our social media for registration announcements and further information!
For more information, contact us at supernova@dal.ca
For media inquiries, please contact:
SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University
902-210-6220
supernova@dal.ca