Sandra McEwan
Biography
Sandra is a Sessional Lecturer for Elementary Science and Environmental Education in the Master of Teaching Program in the Dept. of CTL.
Over the past 4 decades, Sandra had a wide variety of experiences in teaching of children, pre-service teachers and in-service teachers. She is a retired Secondary Science and Environmental Science Teacher and Program Facilitator employed for 30 years with the Durham District School Board. During that time Sandra was seconded as Program Facilitator for Outdoor and Environmental Education and K-12 Science and Technology. She also had an 8 year secondment as Science and Environmental Science Instructor in both the Elementary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education Programs at СƵ/UT. For several years, Sandra was Continuing Education Instructor of AQ courses at FEUT and СƵ.
Sandra is author of several science and environmental education publications including textbooks, teacher and student resources and journal articles. She is a also a science and environmental education consultant and workshop and conference presenter. Sandra enjoys gardening, hiking, eco-travels, cottage life and swimming.
Degrees
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MEd, Science EducationUniversity of Toronto/СƵ
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BEd, Science and Environmental Science EducationUniversity of Toronto/FEUT
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BSc, BiologyUniversity of Toronto
Scholarly & Creative Works
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Acid Rain: The Forgotten Problem2013, Andrews Education ServicesS. McEwan, W.A. Andrews
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Accountability in Outdoor Education2010, Andrews Education ServicesS. McEwan, W.A. Andrews
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Investigating Aquatic Ecosystems1986, Andrews Education ServicesS. McEwan, W.A. Andrews
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Classroom Connects: A collection of secondary lesson plans to engage young people in critical thought about our food systems2014, Durham District School BoardS. McEwan
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Teaching in the Outdoor Classroom2005, the Evergreen FoundationS. McEwan
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Diversity of Living Things, Grade 62013,S. McEwan
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P/J Science and Technology unit development and testing1999,S. McEwan, W.A. Andrews
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Pringle Creek Valleyland Cross-curricular Environmental Activities1998,S. McEwan
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Infusion Model Curriculum Development Project1992, Ontario Society for Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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OAC Science in Society curriculum unit plans1991, Durham Board of EducationS. McEwan
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Grade 12 Advanced Environmental Science curriculum unit plans1989, Durham Board of EducationS. McEwan
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Conducting an Ecological Inquiry Investigation2006, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Let’s Rock Around2005, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Living on a Layer Cake: An Investigation of Local Geological History2005, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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A Comparison of Computer Simulation Versus Textbook Study and Field Experience for Teaching СƵ Wetlands2003, СƵ Paper in STSE EducationS, McEwan
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Birds at a Glance2003, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Graphic Organizers: Virtual Tools for Learning2002, Orbit – СƵ/UT’s Magazine for SchoolsS. McEwan
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Oxygen Availability in Water2002, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Aquatic Studies Equipment2002, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Studying Animals through Their Tracks and Scats2002, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Study of a Rotten Log2001, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Investigating Insects2001, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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A Nature Scavenger Hunt2001, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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A Study of Pioneers on Rocks: Lichens2000, nteractions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Connecting Science, Environmental Issues and Writing: Ecological Mysteries2000, The Journal of the Science Teachers’ Association of OntarioS. McEwan
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The Accountability in Outdoor Education: Preconference Summary2000, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Where is the Environment in the New Ontario Science Curriculum?1999, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Wildlife Awareness: An Integrated Approach Using Children’s Literature1997, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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A Step Back from the Abyss of Environmental Collapse1997, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Partners in the Environment1996, The Science ClassroomS. McEwan
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Promoting the Environment During Educational Restraints1996, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Refocusing Education on the Environment1996, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Biodiversity: The Web of Life1996, The NonquonS. McEwan
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Whitby Rotary Environmental Project1995, The Durham Board of Education Staff NewsletterS. McEwan
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Waste Trivia Quiz, Waste Analysis Quiz1995, The NonquonS. McEwan
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Interviewing Wildlife: What is Your Attitude Toward Wildlife? Adaptations of Bird Bills and Feet, Mysterious New Creatures, A Wildlife Cinquain1994, The NonquonS. McEwan
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Planning Your Wildlife Sanctuary, Mini-Zoo Exhibit Project, Sources of Native Plants1993, The NonquonS. McEwan
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Students with a Vision for Canada, Going Wild1990, The NonquonS. McEwan
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What is Your Attitude Towards Wildlife? Environmental Feelings1990, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Energy Education: Objectives for a Senior Division Environmental Science Course1989, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Do You Need More Practice in Home Energy Conservation? Alternative Energy Sources, Automobile Energy Efficiency Quiz, Energy Facts Update, Home Energy Microcomputer Programs, Energy Teacher Publications, Ontario Hydro Outreach Program, Resource Conservati1989, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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A Forest Cinquain1989, Interactions: The Ontario Journal of Environmental EducationS. McEwan
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Students Compete in First Annual Durham Secondary Science Olympics Competition1988, The Durham Board of Education Staff NewsletterS. McEwan
Research Interests
nature-based learning
outdoor and environmental education
differentiated instruction
Teaching Interests
Science and Environmental Education Sessional Lecturer and Faculty Advisor, MT Program, СƵ/UT, 2016-2023
Faculty of Education Sessional Lecturer and University Liaison, Ontario Tech University, 2017-2022
K-12 Science and Technology Program Facilitator, DDSB, 2012-2014
Science and Environmental Science Instructor, Initial Teacher Education Program, СƵ/UT, 1997-2005
Outdoor and Environmental Education Program Facilitator, DDSB, 1993-1996
Secondary Science and Environmental Science Teacher, DDSB 1984-1993, 1996-97, 2005-2012
Science and Environmental Science Continuing Education Instructor, FEUT and СƵ/UT, 1984-1994, 1998, 2005
