The Pivot Project

An experiential learning opportunity in the UGDSB focused on well-being, connectedness, and 21st century skills through inquiry work related to the SDGs.

[LSF/LST @LSF_LST]

Wondering how you can further the outdoor experience for your students beyond science and geography? Join us, @TheOLStore and @TakeMeOutside for some ideas for connecting math curricula with outside.

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[WellingtonAdvertiser @WellyAdvertiser]

Students at J.D. Hogarth Public School have taken on another initiative – a community pantry.
https://t.co/GjbKPMTuQP

[Upper Grand DSB @ugdsb]

Today is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Hate speech has the potential to incite violence, undermine social cohesion and tolerance, and cause psychological and emotional damage to those affected. Learn more about the day here: https://t.co/QQo2yAub8Z.

[Councillor Linda Busuttil (she/her) #GuelphWard4 @LBusuttil]

Hey @ugdsbstudents @ugdsb lots of free youth experiences available @ugdsbequity @UGExperiential @UGPivotProject @DirectorUGDSB

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

If your Ss had the chance to ask a candidate tough questions about how they would make change connected to the SDGs - what would they ask?

Reach out to learn more about a potential opp for Guelph Ss to support the All Candidates Debate hosted by SDGCities10C next month!

[Cathy Dykstra @WaterRockers]

Loving our new Armour Stones by our raised garden @KHPS23 . Thanks for the funding @LSF_LST to make this happen!! @ugdsb #ourcanadaproject

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

EarthMonthEcoChallenge is on! Join us & community partners as part of team Upper Grand Community Connected Climate Action.

This week we’re challenging folks to spend more time outside. This morning we noticed signs of spring! What might your class notice in their time outside?

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Thank YOU! Happy to support k-3 changemakers with action connected to the environmental SDGs and Zero Hunger learning this month with your support! ❤️

[Jen Edwards @jenedwardss4]

25 Seed boxes ready to go to schools in @ugdsb Let's get growing! Thank you!! @UGPivotProject @UGExperiential

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

April is Earth month.
With that & the optimism of spring, we focused on exploring UN SDGs 7, 13, &14 in this month's edition of UG Pivot Point. Check out resources, upcoming PD opportunities, and ideas for leveraging tech to support your work! https://t.co/5HbEJkpvQd

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Looking forward to celebrating these young changemakers at work!

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Excited to partner with @InkSmith3D April 13 to explore Climate Action Kits & coding as a hands-on experiential learning opp to supp Ss engaging with #SDGs. Attendees will receive a Micro:bit and Climate Action Kit! @ugdsb @UGexperiential @EITCtravels Professional Learning #22137

[James McQueen PS @JamesMcQueenPS]

Twitterverse, we are looking for a donation or willing to purchase an old canoe for an outdoor greening garden space. Any leads are appreciated. It doesn���t need to float!🛶
@ugdsb @UGPivotProject

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

That's a wrap!
Another year of inspiration & learning alongside changemakers around the world. Although #GoalsProject has come to an end for another year, the commitment to the planet &its people continues!

So excited to apply this to continued work w/ amazing Ts &Ss in UGDSB!

[LSF/LST @LSF_LST]

Can your children walk to school safely? What’s the air quality like? #SDG11 - Sustainable Communities aims to make cities inclusive, safe and resilient by asking these questions. To connect this global goal to your classroom, search SDG 11 on #R4R - https://t.co/Voou2bMhU6

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Showing support for these @ugdsb changemakers!

[Cathy Dykstra @WaterRockers]

Please watch our 55 sec gr 5 class video. We need 1000 views in order to be judged. There is NO VOTING, just viewing! Thanks!! @ugdsb @cityofguelph @KHPS23 https://t.co/945jqKSBPg

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Love this!

[CW Computer Technology Program @CWcomptech]

CWcomptech wants to know:
😜😜🖥️
In 4 weeks our senior #tech class has Frankensteined 26 chromebooks back into service that were headed to #ewaste
We combine parts from broken machines to get them going. CW has more chromebooks in active service than any other school as a result!

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

The March #UGPivotPoint explore SDGs # 2, 6 & 11, & highlights upcoming PD on local climate action, resources to support challenging topics & conversations in your classrooms, & an invitation to participate in the #UGFilmFestival @UGExperiential https://t.co/0tSPdXFG4H

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Happy to support this upcoming opportunity w/ community climate action representatives from Wellington, Dufferin, & Guelph to support student engagement in @UGDSB around climate action. What connections will you make? What role can you/your Ss play in changemaking? March 29th!

[Facing History @facinghistory]

As we head into this week, we know your students may still have questions about the continued invasion of Ukraine. Use our Head, Heart, Conscience teaching strategy to help them process, discuss, and understand current events in real time.

[The Pivot Project @UGPivotProject]

Looking forward to this! Join us on March 29th from 4-5:15!