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 Liz Rice’s Enviro-Health Presentations focus on toxicity issues related to the environment, food, how we use animals in society; and how all of these issues are interconnected impacting upon our health. Each presentation is FULLY CUSTOMIZED to the specific audience. Presentations are approximately 1 hour long, including Q&As. Solutions/alternatives are discussed and often times demonstrated. Depending on the topic and audience, some presentations are more interactive, ie., incorporating activities with props.
School presentations average about 60 PowerPoint slides (lots of pictures) and are interactive via the use of asking students questions, video clips, and sometimes activities for students to examine props/objects. In discussions with the teacher, I assess how in-depth to get and take into consideration: comprehension & grade level (specifically the language & images used), attention span, ESL, special needs, and room & technology factors.
Please contact me by email me@lizrice.ca to make a booking or for further information, such as the Ministry of Education curriculum links. Please note that I’m an approved presenter for TDSB (listed on their ASPIRE database).
Topics for Both Elementary and High Schools:
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- Elementary School – Curriculum Connections
- Recycling 101 / Living the 4 Rs ** – Whether you’re confused about what’s recyclable and what’s not, or you just wonder how the recycling and waste system works, then this presentation is for you. I’ll bring in a suitcase full of garbage and recyclables — get ready to sort!
- The Dangers of Plastics ** – The environmental damage caused by garbage, danger to animals accidently eating plastics, and how we use plastics that could be slowly poisoning us by increasing our toxic load of chemicals. Variations of this presentation include a discussion and examination of containers that are suitable for microwaving and/or reuseable drinking bottles.
- Water Wise – Talking about water conservation and the environmental damage of disposable bottles. The perfect presentation for schools wanting to make the shift to using only reuseable bottles .
- No Scents Makes Sense –The health benefits of a scent-free school. Just because things smell nice, doesn’t mean that they’re safe. Learn about the hidden dangers of synthetic chemicals.
- Green Energy & Conservation –It’s the future! How the alternatives to fossil fuel energy work, how they complement each other in an efficient grid system, and their benefits and drawbacks.
Topics for High Schools:
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- Nope, Chocolate Milk Doesn’t Come from Brown Cows – City dwellers often have no idea how food is grown/processed. This presentation can cover everything from food security concerns, greenhouses, animal agriculture, pesticides & herbicides, etc.
- The Impact of What We Eat on the Environment – The greatest impact that can be made on the environment is by what we eat; not by our transportation choices, as most people think.
- Benefits of Eating Organic, Local, or Vegetarian Food – How to maximize your health by reducing your exposure to toxins, while decreasing your ecological footprint.
- Animals Testing in the Cosmetics Industry** –The practical application of “voting with your dollar” via a mix of internet research, discussion of laws & definitions, and examination of the labels on common personal care products.
- Green Clothing** – Giving new meaning to “Green-washing”! Cotton comes from a plant, but world-wide it’s the crop that uses the most chemicals. Polyester comes from petroleum products, a non-renewable resource. Leather and fur comes from animals – there are many chemicals used in the process and then there are the ethical issues. This presentation empowers students to be informed consumers of what they wear.
Sample Topics for Adult Presentations:
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These are the topics that are typically presented in Lunch & Learn format:
1) 5 Easy & Unexpected Ways to Save your Health!
2) The Benefits of Eating Organic or Local Food
3) Recycling in Toronto*
4) No Scents Makes Sense
5) The Dangers of Plastics*
If you are interested in other topics, please inquire.
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