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Our professional educators will lead your students through interactive, curriculum-connected programs in your classroom or at one of our outdoor learning field sites.

CLASSROOM & FIELD PROGRAMS

Programs are no-cost and available across Alberta. Visit www.insideeducation.ca for more information.

FOREST FIELD STUDIES FULL DAY PROGRAMS FOR GRADES 4 - 12 • Des Crossley Demonstration Forest (Rocky Mountain House) • Huestis Demonstration Forest (Whitecourt) • Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest (Kananaskis) • Evergreen Centre for Resource Excellence & Innovation (Grande Prairie) • Cooking Lake - Blackfoot Forest (Edmonton Area)

" This program allows

students to see first hand how their choices affect the environment. This also gives students an authentic experience which is more meaningful!

"

- Roel Susain, teacher, Jumpingpound Forest field site participant

*New* Junior High Environmental and Outdoor Education Wildlife Program (offered at all field sites)

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS NATURAL RESOURCES & ENERGY

ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY

ALBERTA'S FORESTS

Explore natural resources and develop a deeper understanding of how we use, produce and conserve energy

Learn how electricity is made, moved and connected to how we live, work and play

Investigate the multiple perspectives that shape a working forest without leaving your classroom

JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAMS

SENIOR HIGH PROGRAMS

ELECTRICITY CHALLENGE - A SOLAR LANTERN BUILDING PROJECT

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT AN OIL SANDS CASE STUDY

While building a solar lantern, get the big picture on electricity generation and consumption

Explore the relationship between Alberta’s energy industry and our natural environment

AGRICULTURE IN ALBERTA - CULTIVATING STEWARDSHIP

Explore agriculture in Alberta and the balance between a growing population and sustainable agriculture

SCHOOL EVENTS AND PROJECTS CARS: CLEAN AIR RESPONSIBLE SCHOOLS

A fully supported inquiry project that emphasizes climate change, citizen science and student centred stewardship. Designed for grade 5 but suitable for grades 4-7.

LEARNING RESOURCES

NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE GARDEN GRANTS

Would a learning garden inspire agriculture education in your school?

There are funds available to help you get growing!

Don't see what you are looking for?

Inside Education can design and deliver a program tailored to your learning objectives on any of our topic areas stewardship, climate change, technology and more!

Inside Education’s no-cost learning resources are packed with information and activities that support a wide variety of grade levels and learning styles.

Check out the back page of this brochure for a list of our available resources. www.insideeducation.ca.

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPLY ONLINE FOR OUR 2017 - 2018 PROGRAMS Professional Development Themes Water, climate change, careers, forests, agriculture, oilsands and more!

Who can apply?

The programs are designed to enhance curriculm for multiple grade levels and subject areas. We invite all Alberta teachers to apply!

STEP OUT OF YOUR CLASSROOM… AND INTO OURS! Join us on an unforgettable journey as we take you into the field to learn firsthand about the people, places and perspectives behind current natural resource and environment topics.

These all-expense paid programs cover all program costs including meals and accomodations!

"One of the best PD experi-

ences I’ve had in my eight years of teaching! Say goodbye to hours of squirming in an uncomfortable chair .. say hello to hands-on, active learning by experiencing.”

Emilie Giroux, Teacher

www.insideeducation.ca/teacher-professionaldevelopment

YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMITS APPLY ONLINE FOR OUR 2017 - 2018 YOUTH SUMMITS NAVIGATE 2018 Youth Water and Environmental Leadership Summit March 8-11, 2018, Canmore, AB

EDUCATION BEYOND THE CLASSROOM! All-expenses-paid experiential learning that will inspire, engage and educate Alberta’s young leaders. Students, teachers and experts come together for these dynamic programs that take exploring environment and natural resource topics to the next level.

"The education we received [at Navigate] will be with us forever. We feel equipped with resources to go forth, educate our community and continue to weave water consciousness into our projects and activities."

Hana H., teacher & Navigate participant

ALBERTA BOREAL CAREERS (ABC) October 17 - 18, Lac La Biche, AB

CALGARY CLIMATE CHANGE (C3) November 7 - 8, Calgary, AB

EDMONTON ENERGY EFFICIENCY (E3) December 5 - 6, Edmonton, AB

STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT (S3) November 2, Fort McMurray, AB

Visit www.insideeducation.ca for details and to apply for these opportunities!

Your guide to every classroom resource Inside Education offers.

Resources, teacher guides and more information available online at www.insideeducation.ca/learning-resources

LEARNING RESOURCES

CAREERS

FORESTS

WATER

ENERGY

Between the Stands

Tools of the Trade

Electricity

Hidden Water

Discover how we use and manage forests. Then explore 8 of Alberta's common tree species.

Explore forest careers using this toolbox of equipment and activities. Take it outside and experience the hands-on work that shapes our forest industry.

Generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Canada with an emphasis on safety and stewardship.

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

elementary

elementary

jr. high

sr. high

elementary

jr. high

jr. high

digital poster/teacher's guide

hands-on kit

digital poster / teacher's guide

online video

Current Forest Issues

Voices of the Boreal

Oil Sands Field Trips

Running Water

Examine 5 real-life case studies related to Alberta's forests and climate change, careers, economics, management and forest changes.

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

Take a field trip to Northern Alberta’s mining and In-situ oil sands operations.

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

jr. high

sr. high

case studies

elementary

online video/discussion guide

STEWARDSHIP

It's Our Forest Examine forest ecology, forest products, management and the human values of the forest.

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

DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS

elementary

DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS

sr. high

jr. high

sr. high

elementary

jr. high

sr. high

jr. high

elementary

Petroleum

WISE Kit

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

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

elementary

jr. high

sr. high

elementary

hands-on kit / teacher's guide

digital poster / teacher’s guide

Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs in Alberta

Little Brown Bat

Petroleum Field Trips

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

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

elementary

jr. high

sr. high

elementary activity book

Mountain Pine Beetle Mania

Stewardship: Energy, Climate & You

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

DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS

elementary activity book

jr. high

hands-on kit / teacher's guide

jr. high

online video

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

*EXCLUSIVE NEW POSTER* Woodland Caribou Poster The first 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

jr. high

digital poster / teacher’s guide

jr. high

sr. high

digital poster

Inside Education is: • Multiple perspectives • Inquiry-based learning • Critical thinking • Experiential education • Cross-curricular • FUN!

www.insideeducation.ca Edmonton Office 780-421-1497 Calgary Office 403-263-7720

jr. high

DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS

elementary

field guide, whiteboard resource

sr. high

digital poster / teacher’s guide

online video/teacher's guide

Identify common tree and shrub species with descriptions, colour photos and a handy dichotomous key.

jr. high

online video/teacher's guide

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