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CULTIVATING STEWARDSHIP: Agriculture in Alberta Grade 7 and CTF

Students will explore the who, what and why of agriculture in Alberta and the balance between a growing population and sustainable agriculture practices.

ELEMENTARY JUNIOR HIGH SENIOR HIGH

Based on our pillars of multiple perspectives and critical thinking, we will engage students in an interactive exploration of Alberta’s environment and natural resources. Classroom programs are typically 1 hour and available province-wide at no-cost.

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"I truly value the expertise of the presenters and programs through Inside Education - I have changed grades many

times and the opportunity to access programs such as this is such a valuable

tool to increase the knowledge of my students and my teaching capacity."

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ELECTRICITY IN ALBERTA Grade 5

Examine electricity from a Canadian perspective and learn how electricity is made, moved and connected to how we live, work and play.

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Science 10/30 and CTS

Using Inside Education’s Energy Dialogues resource we will explore the relationship between Alberta’s energy industry and our natural environment. STSE connections.

WATER QUALITY SCIENCE AND MONITORING Biology 20/30 and Science 20

Take your aquatic study to the next level by contributing to the development of a province wide community-based monitoring program. Your students will have the opportunity to perform DNA extraction and analysis to assess a water sample for invasive species, algal blooms and more! Together will evaluate the impact of water quality on ecosystems and human health.

THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE IN ALBERTA Science/Social Studies 10 and CTS

Learn how a changing climate will influence our food, water and energy systems. Students will explore how science, innovation and stewardship can help meet our growing population needs while maintaining ecological integrity.

ALBERTA'S WATERSHEDS Grade 8

Inside Education will guide your students through the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water while discussing how water quality and quantity are influenced by human actions. Learn about watersheds and a local water body while contributing to the development of a province wide community-based monitoring program.

SOLAR LANTERN BUILDING CHALLENGE Grade 9

Evaluate the efficiency and environmental considerations of energy sources for the production of electricity. Includes an interactive presentation and solar lantern building workshop.

CLEAN AIR RESPONSIBLE SCHOOLS (C.A.R.S) Grade 5

This inquiry based program will allow students to learn about air quality, emissions and climate change while exploring ways to be stewards of the air quality in their own community.

THE CHEMISTRY OF AIR Grade 9

This interactive presentation will explore how natural and human factors influence local air quality. We will demonstrate how Alberta collects and evaluates air quality data for the health of both people and the environment.

ALBERTA’S FORESTS Grade 6

This program will guide your students through a thoughtful exploration of the social, economic and environmental values that shape our forest landscape.

ENERGY EXPO Grades 3-7

This action-packed program will energize students as we explore a wide range of topics including renewable energy, oil sands, energy efficiency and conservation, electricity generation and more!

YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMITS

“Thank you for providing a unique and meaningful way for students to learn about issues important to

them and network with like-minded individuals.”

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Youth Agriculture and Environmental Leadership Summit

Youth Energy and Environmental Leadership Summit Alberta Boreal Careers Project

These no-cost experiential learning summits will inspire, engage and educate Alberta’s young leaders with dynamic programs that take exploring environmental and natural resource topics to the next level.

R EG I O NA L YO U T H S U M M IT S

Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders in Your School

FOREST FIELD STUDIES

*busing subsidy available at most field sites!

FULL DAY PROGRAMS For grades 4-12

YOUR STUDENTS CAN LEARN ABOUT THE FOREST... IN THE FOREST

Our team of professional educators will lead your students through an experiential, curriculum-connected field trip.

DES CROSSLEY DEMONSTRATION FOREST (Rocky Mountain House)

HUESTIS DEMONSTRATION FOREST (Whitecourt)

JUMPINGPOUND DEMONSTRATION FOREST (Kananaskis)

EVERGREEN LEARNING AND INNOVATION CENTRE ½ day (Grande Prairie)

COOKING LAKE - BLACKFOOT FOREST (Edmonton Area)

WOOD BUFFALO FOREST PROGRAM (Fort McMurray and Area)

GRANTS & PROJECTS

GRANTS

Calling all K-12 teachers, here’s your chance to receive a grant to implement creative approaches to energy

education in your classroom!

NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE GARDEN GRANTWould a learning garden inspire agriculture education in your school? There are funds

available to help you get growing!

Deadline: May 4th, 2020

GRANTS UP TO $5000

We are excited to hear what your school has planned to bring energy education to life for your students!

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Join us on our upcoming award-winning, all-expenses paid professional development programs with behind-the-scenes tours, activities and in-depth discussions with natural resource and environmental experts!

These all-expenses-paid programs cover:• meals, accommodations, and transportation• supply teacher subsidy

TEACHER PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

WESTERN CANADA ENERGY PROGRAM*Open to teachers from British Columbia, Alberta,

Saskatchewan and Manitoba

July 5-9, 2020

FORESTS AND WILDLIFE May 28-30, 2020

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

“Often we only hear what the media and others want us to hear,

but by seeing and experiencing these opportunities hands-on I

feel better suited to teaching my students that there is many layers

to what we learn."

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LEARNING RESOURCES

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Electricity

Enhance your lessons on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Canada.

CARE Package

Explore simple, yet effective ways to conserve energy and water, and reduce waste.

hands-on kit / teacher's guide

Oil Sands Field Trips

Take a virtual field trip to a Northern Alberta mining and in-situ oil sands operation.

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online video/teacher's guide

Petroleum

Examine the formation, exploration and production of our petroleum resources.

digital poster / teacher's guide

Stewardship:Energy, Climate and You

Find out how our energy use relates to climate change and inspire stewardship through personal action.


Petroleum Field Trips

Unlock the mystery of how petroleum was formed and discover how we find, extract and use it.

online video

Mining Poster Series

This four-part poster series examines Alberta’s mining industry, the extraction process, natural resources hidden deep underground, the environmental and societal impacts, careers and more!

digital poster

Energy Dialogues

This interactive website explores student questions from multiple-perspectives and helps get a dialogue going in your classroom.

interactive website

digital poster/teacher's guide

WATER

Hidden Water

Learn the science of groundwater in Alberta including water quality, distribution and uses.

Running Water

Uncover the science and issues related to water use in the semi-arid South Saskatchewan River Basin.


WISE Kit

Explore water conservation activities using the hands-on materials in the new water innovation and stewardship education kit.

hands-on kit / teacher's guide

online video

Little Brown Bat

Discover one of Alberta's most unique mammals through interactive lessons, and activities including building your own bat box.

activity book Woodland Caribou

The first digital poster in our Species at Risk Education program, Alberta’s Woodland Caribou explores the factors leading to the decline of this species and actions underway to protect caribou populations.

digital poster

Voices of the Boreal

Investigate a variety of careers in Alberta’s north while following five residents of the boreal forest.

Tools of the Trade - Mining

This collection of equipment will allow students to experience the hands-on work that shapes the mining sector.

online video/discussion guide

hands-on kit

Tools of the Trade - Forest

Explore forest careers using this toolbox of equipment and activities.

hands-on kit

Your guide to every classroom resource Inside Education offers. Resources, teacher guides and more information available at www.InsideEducation.ca

It's Our Forestonline video/teacher's guide

Examine forest ecology, forest products, management and the human values of the forest.






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Guide to Common Trees and Shrubs in Alberta

Identify common tree and shrub species with descriptions, colour photos and a handy dichotomous key. Order your physical copy online!

field guide, smartboard

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Mountain Pine Beetle Mania

Introduce your students to the science and issues behind this Western Canadian insect.


activity book


Current Forest Issues

Examine five real-life case studies related to Alberta's forests and climate change, careers, economics, management and forest changes.

case studies

jr. high | sr. high

Between the Stands

Discover how we use and manage forests. Then explore eight of Alberta's common tree species.

digital poster/teacher's guide

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