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CLASSROOM PROGRAMS 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.
"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." L au ra B an u J o s eph M D em ko S c h o o l , S t . A lbert
Classroom programs are typically 1 hour and available province-wide at no-cost.
ELEMEN TARY
JUNIOR HIGH
S E N I O R H IG H
CLEAN AIR RESPONSIBLE SCHOOLS (C.A.R.S) Grade 5
CULTIVATING STEWARDSHIP: Agriculture in Alberta Grade 7 and CTF
THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE IN ALBERTA Science/Social Studies 10 and CTS
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.
Students will explore the who, what and why of agriculture in Alberta and the balance between a growing population and sustainable agriculture practices.
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.
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.
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.
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 communitybased 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.
ENERGY EXPO Grades 3-7
THE CHEMISTRY OF AIR Grade 9
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!
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.
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.
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.
YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMITS
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.
Inspire the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders in Your School
Youth Agriculture and Environmental Leadership Summit
Youth Energy and Environmental Leadership Summit
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FOREST FIELD STUDIES 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.
FULL DAY PROGRAMS For grades 4-12
GRANTS& GRANTS PROJECTS Calling all K-12 teachers, here’s your chance to receive a grant to implement creative approaches to energy education in your classroom!
GRANTS UP TO
$5000
We are excited to hear what your school has planned to bring energy education to life for your students!
Deadline: May 4th, 2020
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) *busing subsidy available at most field sites!
NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE GARDEN GRANT Would a learning garden inspire agriculture education in your school? There are funds available to help you get growing!
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FORESTS AND WILDLIFE May 28-30, 2020
WESTERN CANADA ENERGY PROGRAM *Open to teachers from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
“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." A man da H yatt K i s i patnah k S c h o o l , M as kwac i s
July 5-9, 2020
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LEARNING RESOURCES FO R ESTS Between the Stands
Your guide to every classroom resource Inside Education offers. Resources, teacher guides and more information available at www.InsideEducation.ca CAREERS
ENERGY & CLlMATE CARE Package
Electricity
digital poster/teacher's guide
digital poster/teacher's guide
Discover how we use and manage forests. Then explore eight of Alberta's common tree species.
Enhance your lessons on the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Canada.
hands-on kit / teacher's guide
Explore simple, yet effective ways to conserve energy and water, and reduce waste.
Voices of the Boreal online video/discussion guide
Investigate a variety of careers in Alberta’s north while following five residents of the boreal forest. sr. high
elementary
elementary | jr. high
elementary | jr. high | sr. high
Oil Sands Field Trips
Stewardship: Energy, Climate and You
Tools of the Trade - Mining hands-on kit
Current Forest Issues case studies
Examine five real-life case studies related to Alberta's forests and climate change, careers, economics, management and forest changes.
online video/teacher's guide
digital poster / teacher's guide
Take a virtual field trip to a Northern Alberta mining and in-situ oil sands operation.
Find out how our energy use relates to climate change and inspire stewardship through personal action.
DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS
jr. high | sr. high
elementary | jr. high
It's Our Forest
Petroleum
online video/teacher's guide
Examine forest ecology, forest products, management and the human values of the forest.
This collection of equipment will allow students to experience the hands-on work that shapes the mining sector. elementary | jr. high | sr. high
Tools of the Trade - Forest hands-on kit
elementary | jr. high
Energy Dialogues
digital poster / teacher's guide
Examine the formation, exploration and production of our petroleum resources.
interactive website
This interactive website explores student questions from multipleperspectives and helps get a dialogue going in your classroom.
Explore forest careers using this toolbox of equipment and elementary activities. | jr. high | sr. high elementary | jr. high | sr. high
WATER Hidden Water online video
DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS
elementary | jr. high | sr. high
elementary | jr. high | sr. high
jr. high | sr. high
Guide to Common Trees and Shrubs in Alberta
Petroleum Field Trips
Mining Poster Series
field guide, smartboard
Identify common tree and shrub species with descriptions, colour photos and a handy dichotomous key.
Unlock the mystery of how petroleum was formed and discover how we find, extract and use it.
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!
elementary | jr. high
elementary | jr. high | sr. high
WILDLIFE
Mountain Pine Beetle Mania
DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS
elementary | jr. high
Running Water digital poster / teacher's guide
Uncover the science and issues related to water use in the semi-arid South Saskatchewan River Basin. elementary | jr. high | sr. high
WISE Kit hands-on kit / teacher's guide
activity book
Introduce your students to the science and issues behind this Western Canadian insect.
jr. high
digital poster
online video
Order your physical copy online! elementary | jr. high | sr. high
Learn the science of groundwater in Alberta including water quality, distribution and uses.
Little Brown Bat activity book
Woodland Caribou digital poster
Discover one of Alberta's most unique mammals through interactive lessons, and activities including building your own bat box.
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.
elementary
elementary | jr. high
Explore water conservation activities using the hands-on materials in the new water innovation and stewardship education kit.
elementary | jr. high