This is our classroom…

Photos: Johane Janelle

Background of PLCBackground of PLC

To foster a rich connection to the natural and cultural wonders of the native prairie through innovative learning

opportunities

PlaceUniquenessConnectionsSustainabilityCommunity Development

At the Prairie Learning Centre we offer educational experiences characterized by five key principles:

*Creativity *Critical Inquiry *Experimentation *Lifelong Learning

Curriculum Linked Workshops Curriculum Linked Workshops for Teachers and Studentsfor Teachers and Students

Prairie EcologyPrairie Ecology Importance of Bison (Wes Olson; Bison Specialist, Resource Conservation

Grasslands National Park )

Return of the Black Footed Ferret (Ashley Wruth; Species at Risk, Resource Conservation Grasslands National Park, Calgary Zoo; Prairie Dog Researchers)

Grasslands and Global Biodiversity (Program Manager, GNP Interpreters)

Birds and Burrows (Geoff Holroyd; Burrowing Owl Researcher, Environment Canada )

Aliens in the Community (Laura James; Krista Bekker; Invasive Plant Biologist, Resource Conservation Grasslands National Park )

Aquatic Ecology (Program Manager)

Prairie Management and Conservation (Colin Schmidt; Client Services Grasslands National Park)

The Night Sky: Astronomy (GNP Interpreters)

Prairie CommunityPrairie Community Storytelling from the Land (Lyndon Tootoosis; Cree Storyteller, Poundmaker

First Nation)

Prairie Arts and ExpressionPrairie Arts and Expression Nature Photography Yoga on the Land (Sasha Regier; Yoga Instructor) Expressions of the Earth and Sky

Prairie SkillsPrairie Skills Prairie Navigation Advanced Wilderness First Aid (Sherri Grant; Red Cross and St. John’s

Ambulance Instructor)

Curriculum Linked Workshops Curriculum Linked Workshops for Teachers and Studentsfor Teachers and Students

•Native Studies 10•Biology 20•Wildlife Management 10, 20

Additional PLC Programming & EventsAdditional PLC Programming & Events Eco-Extravaganza- Black Footed FerretEco-Extravaganza- Black Footed Ferret Species at Risk in-school programSpecies at Risk in-school program Weed ManagementWeed Management Primitive ToolsPrimitive Tools International Grasslands Experience ProgramInternational Grasslands Experience Program

First Nation/Métis Education Initiatives Co-hosted present and potential partners in a Co-hosted present and potential partners in a

workshop on the landscape with follow up workshop on the landscape with follow up meetings at the Chinook Education Centremeetings at the Chinook Education Centre Chinook School Division, Grasslands National Park, Chinook School Division, Grasslands National Park,

Holy Trinity School Division, Office of the Treaty Holy Trinity School Division, Office of the Treaty Commissioner, Cree EldersCommissioner, Cree Elders

Outcome of workshop: middle years curriculum Outcome of workshop: middle years curriculum development in First Nations/Métis Educationdevelopment in First Nations/Métis Education

November 1November 1st, st, 2010 Sweat Ceremony2010 Sweat Ceremony

Imagine your students in a classroom that stretches from horizon to horizon,filled with the sights and sounds

of the native prairie…..

“Every kid should try it out and give it a shot. Who wouldn’t like to go on hikes, see rattlesnakes and bison

and learn at the same time!” -student participant

“I have already told people how great this class is!”-student participant

“It’s awesome, you get to learn about grasses [by seeing them]

rather than by reading about them.” -student participant

“So far, this is the best bio class that I’ve done and all hands on is awesome.”

-student participant

“I would recommend this course to everyone! The best times would have had to have been when we were out in the park because we were outside and learning.”

-student participant

“For students with a love for biology and the environment it was a wonderful opportunity to experience what our province has to offer. You have a treasure there, and we will try and be in touch in the future to set up an excursion for another group of students.” - John Irving, Principal, Cabri School (Importance of Bison, and Prairie Stories)

“It was perfect- I can’t think of a better field trip to have taken my students on”

- Jen Uteck, Teacher, Ponteix School (Grasslands and Global Biodiversity, Storytelling from the Land, and Astronomy)

“The hands on activities were great, and the ties to curriculum were fantastic”

-Kristen Simonson, Teacher, Swift Current Comprehensive High School (Species at Risk presentation)

Want more Information?Contact Us:

Program ManagerP.O. Box 68Val Marie, SKS0N 0T0

306-298-4495

www.prairielearningcentre.ca