The SERG education program database is intended to provide quick search functionality for educators to find available programs at our member organization sites.  Simply select your relevant search criteria below. It’s like Google for Calgary-area field trips.

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Amazing Mini Adventure

Investigate the amazing world of insects in pond, forest, and grassland habitats. Explore life cycles, adaptations, and food chains through this hands-on adventure. A day of walking the land with our interpreter to geniunely get up close and personal with our mini friends of the ASCCA. Maximum: 60 students. Offered: May-June

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Amazing Mini Adventure Outreach

Discover the wee world of insects! Get up close with live insects and natural objects (hives, galls, larva tunnels) to study life cycles and habitats. Investigate aquatic insects in a mini pond and create bug parks based on different needs! Try out a bug’s life through metamorphosis and food chain games and find out how you can protect insects. This hands-on adventure brought to your classroom by trained Conservation Educators. You’ll never look at bugs the same way again. Maximum: 30 students Offered: April-May

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Forest Explore

Look up… way up… and sideways too. Come join us on an interpretive walk through the giants of the Earth. Learn about trees and forests through plant identification, forest ecology and investigating the value of forests to wildlife and humans. Maximum: 60 students. Offered: May-October

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Forest Explore Outreach

Ever wanted to know more about the giant next door? This program gives students an opportunity to get to know the trees in their own school yard. Trained educators will come to your school to lead students through interactive learning games. Activities range from using a dichotomous key to cure a case of whooping cough to building their own tree. The day is sure to be full of fun and learning. Maximum: 30 students Offered: Apr-May & Sept-Nov

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Keepers of the Land

Travel back in time with us on a scenic hike across the Conservation Area as students discovery how the land was used by First Nations, Settlers and the Modern era. Then, if you dare, imagine a better future and how you can change the world. Maximum: 60 students. Offered: May-October

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Web of Life

Get wrapped up in the web of life, uncover the important role each species plays in the forest community, and discover how people fit into this web. This interpretive walk will explore the connections of how everything in nature comes together. Maximum : 60 Students. Offered: May-October

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Web of Life Outreach

Untangle the roles of plants and animals in a forest habitat. Investigate skulls, antlers, seeds, and more to discover how each species’ needs are connected in a web of life. Explore food chains, predator-prey relationships, and waste recycling and dissect real owl pellets if available. Finally, determine your role in protecting the web! Maximum: 30 students. Offered: Apr – May & Sept – Nov

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Winter Walkabout

Discover the wonders of winter by becoming a winter detective at the Cross Conservation Area! This educational program is perfect for the inquiring mind that seeks answers to nature’s many mysteries and adventures of winter survival. Students will take an interpretive walk to discover how plants and animals survive the winter and how snow affects the area and its inhabitants. Maximum 50 students. Offered: December- March

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Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Winter Walkabout Outreach

Trained Conservation Educators bring the Cross Conservation Area to you! This educational program is perfect for the inquiring mind that seeks answers to nature’s many mysteries and adventures of winter survival. Students will discover how plants and animals survive the winter and how snow affects the area and its inhabitants in your own classroom. Maximum 25 students per class. Offered December- March

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Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site T”n”T Tour

The best of both worlds! Ride the mine train, explore the tipple, don caps and lamps and go underground, hike the hill, discover the Blacksmith shop and enjoy the view from high atop Badlands! This is a fast-paced and exciting tour that is perfect for the adventurous and inquisitive soul. Duration: 2.25 hour guided interpretive program

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Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site Tipple Tour

Explore the mine site with an entertaining guide. Climb the last wooden tipple in Canada, ride on an authentic mine locomotive that was once used underground, learn about the men who worked at the mine and some of the adventures they encountered underground! Guided explorations and hands-on learning. This tour does not include the underground tunnel. Duration: 75 minute guided interpretive program

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Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site Tunnel Tour

Venture underground through 210 feet of newly re-timbered tunnel and walk the path of the miners up to the mine terrace, mine entry and newly restored Blacksmith shop! Students will don helmets and lights and hear the stories of real men who worked underground. This tour does not include the tipple or mine train. Good footwear is essential. Duration: 90 minute guided interpretive program

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Calgary Humane Society Bullying Pets and People Gr. 7-9

In this interactive empathy building program, students learn about the connection between bulling and animal cruelty. Students soon warm up to discussing this difficult topic since we begin by focusing on animal welfare. By evaluating scenarios of abusive behavior in a group activity, students discover that views on abuse can vary substantially and that they have the power to create an atmosphere of acceptance in their school.

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Calgary Humane Society Bullying: Pets and Peers Gr. 4-6

Students will discover the many similarities between bullying and animal cruelty by comparing the motivations and causes behind aggressive behavior. This interactive, empathy building program includes real case studies and group activities which allow students to express their opinions, practice negotiation strategies, consider different perspectives, and perceive abuse from the viewpoint of the victim. We also discuss the importance of recognizing and reporting all forms of abuse and distribute contact numbers of local service agencies

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Calgary Humane Society Careers with Animals Gr. 8-12

Students will discover that there are many avenues to fulfill a dream of working with animals. This presentation explores the different careers available and volunteer opportunities that young people can pursue. This interactive presentation includes a PowerPoint slide show.

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Calgary Humane Society Critter Care for Kids – Gr. 2

This program teaches children how to care for and respect their small animal companions, such as hamsters, gerbils, and rabbits. Students will learn about the origin of popular small animal pets to create a greater awareness of their needs. Activities include a felt board activity, a game and story.

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Calgary Humane Society Exotics in a Domestic World Gr. 8

Ethical decision making is of vital importance when we are dealing with animals that are becoming endangered or extinct on a daily basis. This lecture focuses on the exotic pet trade, animals in entertainment and endangerment of species. Presentation includes PowerPoint slide show and an ethical decision making exercise to allow children to come to their own conclusions by providing them with the facts of wild animals living in a domestic world.

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Calgary Humane Society Legal Beagles Gr. 6

Students discover that there are laws dealing with animals at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. We will discuss the Calgary Humane Society’s role in animal protection and the 3 R’s of animal welfare (respect, rights, and responsibility). Presentation includes actual case studies (hoarding, neglect, the link, and cruelty), and PowerPoint slide show.

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Calgary Humane Society My Pet and Me – Pre K – Gr. 2

Students discover the importance of providing necessary care for their pets through empathy building activities. By showing students engaging flashcards and reading the touching story of \\\\\\\\\\\\”Before You Were Mine\\\\\\\\\\\\”, we elicit the similarities between human and animal emotions, behaviours and needs. We also discuss what pets need to be healthy and happy during our interactive felt board game and conclude with a brief demonstration on safety around dogs, including dog bite prevention

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Calgary Humane Society Reptiles and Amphibians – Gr. 3 and Gr. 5

Yes the slimy and scaly creatures need attention too. With the recent popularity of reptiles and amphibians in the pet trade it is important that parents and children understand the ins and outs of the animal family member being adopted into their home. This program educates students on the difference between wild and domestic animals, on the various reptiles and amphibians found in Alberta, and the popular reptiles in the pet trade today. We take a look at the needs of these unique creatures and some of the conservation efforts and laws that are out there to protect the wild populations. This presentation includes a PowerPoint and interactive activity.

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Calgary Humane Society The Link Gr. 10-12

This program provides youth with the information necessary to understand the connection between bullying, dating violence, domestic abuse, and animal cruelty. Students will learn how to recognize, respond, and report cases of abuse and will receive information on how to contact social services agencies in Calgary. This empowering and interactive presentation includes case studies and a group activity.

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Calgary Humane Society Tiger in your Kitchen – Gr. 1 – Gr. 3

This program explores the domestication of cats from tigers to tabbies. Students will explore the similarities between wild cats and domestic cats, and learn how to be responsible cat caretakers. Presentation includes PowerPoint slide show, and ideas for toys and grooming which will keep their cats purring

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Calgary Humane Society Wolf at the Water Bowl Gr. 1-3

This program explores the domestication of dogs. Students will explore the similarities between pet dogs and wild canines. Students will look at the history of dog breeds, and the care and needs of dogs. Presentation includes PowerPoint slide show, exhibits, and an interactive game

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Calgary John Howard Society An overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System

This overview effectively describes the Canadian justice process. With a stimulating question and answer format powerpoint presentation, students interactively learn about policing, sentencing, corrections and parole to everything in between. rnrnThis free program is funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however, donations are gratefully accepted.

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Calgary John Howard Society Canadian Criminal Trials

Students will learn about and participate in the Canadian criminal trial system! Canadian Criminal Trials not only teaches students about the judicial system but allows students to show what they have learned by participating in a mock trial performance. Students will play characters in a scripted trial provided. They can play witnesses, court roles, or participate in the jury.rnStudents will learn about the Canadian court structure, innocent principles, roles in court, and the four elements of an offence.rnSchedulernPeriod 1: PowerPoint presentation on the court system in Canada.rnPeriod 2: Mock Trial PerformancernPeriod 3: Jury ActivityrnrnPresented in your classroom.rnThere is no charge for this program as it funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however,donations are gratefully accepted

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Calgary John Howard Society Impact of Crime on Victims

An eye opening look at how young people’s choices can impact a large community around them. After a short presentation, students will participate in a case study and will work in groups and discuss the negative effects crime has on so many people (victim, victim’s family and friends, young offender’s family & friends, community, society, etc.).rnrnPresented in your classroom.rnThere is no charge for this program as it funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however,donations are gratefully accepted

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Calgary John Howard Society Mock Trials

The Mock Trials program is an engaging and interactive way for high schools students to learn about the criminal trial process in Canada. During 5 class periods (of 1.5 hours each) students will learn about the Canadian court structure, innocence principles, various roles in court, rules of evidence and the four elements of an offence a Crown Prosecutor must prove to win their case. Each student will assist in creating the evidence and will be assigned a court role to re-inact a criminal trial. Students will also go through the jury process to deliver a verdict.rnrnPresented in your classroom.rnThere is no charge for this program as it funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however,donations are gratefully accepted

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Calgary John Howard Society Pursuit of Justice!

The Pursuit of Justice game is a fun & interactive game where students can compete and test their knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and Canadian crime statistics. This game is an effective tool which can be used as a refresher for teachers who have finished the grade nine justice chapter. This presentation can also be used as a stand-alone overview of the YCJA. Perfect for health fairs!rnrnPresented in your classroom.rnThere is no charge for this program as it funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however,donations are gratefully accepted

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Calgary John Howard Society Restorative Justice

The Restorative justice presentation encourages students to look at the Canadian Criminal Justice System with a new perspective. Restorative justice is an approach to justice where offenders are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and repair the harm they have done. Students are encouraged through a case study to critically think about how restorative justice can fit into the existing Canadian criminal justice system. The presentation also demonstrates what is being done in Alberta and Canada to implement a restorative justice approach to crime.rnrnPresented in your classroom.rnThere is no charge for this program as it funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however,donations are gratefully accepted

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Calgary John Howard Society Youth Criminal Justice Act (grade six)

Root causes of crime, decision making, police options, extrajudicial measures, sentencing, and youth records are just some of the things your grade six students will learn about in this interactive presentation on the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This three hour morning presentation is brought to your classroom and includes activities such as a video, interactive games, group work, guided questions, a trivia game, and workbook activities.rnrnthis Free program is funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however, donations are gratefully accepted.

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Calgary John Howard Society Youth Criminal Justice Act (Jr. High/ Sr. High)

This 1.5 hr (2 periods) program is an interactive presentation on the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Although the presentation complements the newly-added grade nine justice chapter, presentation requests are accepted for other junior high and senior high classes including CALM and legal studies options.rnAccompanied by a video and trivia game, this presentation teaches the students root causes of crime, policing options, legal rights, extrajudicial sanctions, sentencing and youth records. rnrnDelivered in your classroom, this free presentation is funded by the Alberta Law Foundation however, donations are gratefully accepted.

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Calgary Science Network Scientist in the Classroom

Volunteer scientists provide fun, interactive presentations relating directly to the Alberta Learning science curriculum at no cost. They add depth to the curriculum, give real-life examples,and expose students to many science and engineering related careers. Teachers learn from the volunteers too – benefiting future classes.

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Calgary Science Network Teacher Workshops

Our science workshops are lead by a scientist-teacher team. The content is accurate and in depth. Hands-on activities are grade appropriate and classroom friendly. Fees are minimal and, when possible, supplemental materials are provided.

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Calgary Spaceport Earn Your Wings to Flight

This workshop offers students a chance to discover the science of aviation and flight firsthand. Rotating through 5 stations, students will make close observations of the physics of flight: air pressure and Bernoulli’s Principle, the movement of air molocules, angle of attack, principles of lift, drag and turbulence, wing shape, and the difference between space shuttle and airplane flight. Duration: 1.5 hours, Maximum 50 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport Living in Space Stageshow

A flexible program great for any age, the Living in Space Stageshow is a great way to introduce space exploration and space flight to your class. Find out why things float in space, where astronauts live out there, and how they do day-to-day tasks such as eating and going to the bathroom in space! Duration: 30-45 mins, Maximum 60 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport Monster Machines Workshop

Imagine that it is the year 2102 and the Canadian Space Agency has discovered a new habitable planet! The planet is covered in ice and snow all year long, so astronauts and scientists have to make the planet “people ready”. Your students will think up a new machine design that will help to build communities on this hypothetical planet. Working in teams of 5, students will design, build, and present their creations using K’nex. Duration: 45-60 mins, Maximum 30 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport Problem Solving on Earth

After a brief history of space disasters and problems, students will work as a team to solve a “space dilemma”. In a hypothetical situation in which astronauts are stranded on Titan (one of Saturn’s moons), students will have to decide as a group whether or not to send a repair mission to Titan, or let the astronauts take their chances coming home on their own. Groups will represent different delagates while debating, such as astronauts, politicians, and civilians. Duration: 1 hour, Maximum 30 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport RocketLab Stageshow

This exciting and interactive stage show helps students discover the history of rocketry, and find out how rockets work, using Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion. With lots of audience participation, amazing experiments and demonstrations, RocketLab proves that while rockets are complex, the science behind how they work is actually quite simple, and this knowledge can be applied to everyday life. Duration: 45 mins, Maximum 60 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport RocketLab Workshop (Rocket Building)

The Rocket Building workshop allows students to further understanding of rocketry and aerodynamics, and learn to name basic parts of a rocket. In small teams, students will design, build and launch a small rocket using Alka Seltzer and water! Duration: 30-45 mins, Maximum 30 students per program.

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Calgary Spaceport StarLab Workshop

Using our inflatable planetarium “StarLab”, students of any age will be enthralled by the views of Calgary’s night sky. Focusing on the northern hemisphere, students will hear myths and legends surrounding the major constellations, learn to identify them, and orient themselves using the North star. Duration: 45-60 mins, Maximum 30 students per program.

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Cantos Music Foundation Canada: Music Nation

Integrating subject matter from the Communities in Canada unit, the Canada: Music Nation program takes students on a tour of several Canadian provinces, introducing them to the rare and wonderful Cantos collection of instruments that are connected with specific Canadian cultures. Play new instruments and sing Canadian folk songs on your field trip.

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Cantos Music Foundation Close Encounters

Close Encounters takes students on a journey through the evolution of keyboard instruments. Students learn a variety of instruments and get to play some of them!

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Cantos Music Foundation Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations explores the concepts of sound production in musical instruments through interactive activities designed to enhance the Grade 3 Hearing and Sound unit.

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Cantos Music Foundation Key Concepts

What is the math/music connection? Students get up close and personal with our instruments and find ways of applying math to music in the real world using methods of critical thinking and object-based learning.

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Cantos Music Foundation Parlour Music 1905

Join presenters from the Cantos Music Foundation in the Lougheed House Mission Room for an entertaining and educational look at music, instruments and social behaviour at the turn of the century. A hands-on trip with art and music making!

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Cantos Music Foundation Pipe!Pipe!Hooray!

Cantos Music Foundation has joined forces with the University of Calgary to bring the “king of instruments” to life for Grade 3 students in Calgary. Taking place in the Eckhardt-Gramatte Recital Hall at the Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary, students get up close and personal with the Ahrend Organ, a beautiful baroque pipe organ, and learn about its unique way of making music.

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Evergreen Theatre Flushed! Sewage: The Final Frontier!rnTouring Alberta April 12 – June 18 , 2010

These are the voyages of the Plunger Platoon.rnTheir mission, to explore the smelliest place on earth: the wastewater treatment plant. To discover what happens after our water goes down the drain. To boldly go where no man has gone before: down the toilet!

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Evergreen Theatre Going to Extremes …it’s gettin’ hot in here! Touring Alberta Sept 21 – Nov 23, 2009 and March 15 – May 7, 2010

Tornados and Hurricanes and Landslides! Oh My! Help our brilliant meteorologist determine the difference between weather and climate, discover the horrifying truth behind climate change and fix an experiment that has gone horribly wrong!

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Evergreen Theatre In-School Residency Programs

Using inquiry-based learning, our science theatre specialists challenge students to discover meaning and relevance in curriculum linked topics. These topics are pertinent to natural, scientific and environmental issues, facilitating the development of both critical and creative thinking as well as individual problem solving skills. We raise environmental and social awareness and empower youth to take part in making positive choices in thier lives.

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Evergreen Theatre The Three Arrrs: The Curse of the Dump Touring Alberta Jan 18 – March 26, 2010

A young girl named Abbey goes on a swashbuckling adventure to find her Sock Monkey in Trashy Town. However, before Abbey can rescue her friend and return home she must find a way to break the curse in order save the trash pirates and the planet from a wasteful doom.

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Evergreen Theatre Touring Shows!

Evergreen Theatre offers entertaining and educational programming for the very reasonable price of only $399.00 per performance! Evergreen performs a 50-minute signature show with two professional actors in your school. The performances include and engage students grades K-6 and teachers. All shows feature original music, curriculum-based scriptwriting, engaging sets, props, and costumes.

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Fort Calgary Archaeology

Uncover the story of Calgary’s only National Historic Site from 1875 to the present with a hands-on dig. Students will sharpen their observation and analytical skills as they inquire about the artifacts they find. An “archaeological conference” gives your students the opportunity to measure, describe, sketch and share their discoveries. ESL-friendly!

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Fort Calgary Building Calgary

Linking social studies and science, this program keeps your students moving! Travel through the museum, using your body and imagination to role play the construction of buildings from Calgary’s past. Co-operate with your classmates to build a child-sized log cabin in our learning center! ESL-Friendly!

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Fort Calgary Calgary: A Prairie Community

Our most popular program celebrates the diversity of our prairie home! Build a giant 3D map of our city and celebrate the language and culture of Calgary’s founding communities. Students love to dress in costumes, learn new languages and handle artifacts as they learn about what makes different cultures unique. ESL-friendly!

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Fort Calgary Canadian Communities Celebrate – Cooperative Program with Cantos

Visit two museums in one day for twice the fun! Join Cantos Music Foundation and Fort Calgary for a full day of hands-on learning about Acadian, Inuit and Prairie communities with Canadian Communities Celebrate. Students will discover how these three unique Canadian cultures celebrate by making their own music on traditional instruments, handling artifacts, singing, dancing, wearing costumes and more! Half a day is spent at Fort Calgary learning about a prairie community in the past in Calgary: A Prairie Community. The other half day is spent at Cantos for the revised Canada: Music Nation program; teaching students about Canada’s diverse musical culture.

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Fort Calgary Citizens Calgary

Become a history detective and investigate the luggage of early Calgarians. Students will handle artifacts and primary sources, to think critically and determine the factors of Quality of Life that were important in the past and continue to make a difference in Calgary today. Includes a take-home art activity on active citizenship.

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Fort Calgary Life and Times of Captain Deane

Laugh out loud at the comic-book style illustrations that will introduce your students to the story of Captain Deane and his Deane house. Learn what it was like to be a Mountie under Captain Deane as you go on your first patrol: seeking evidence throughout the museum and even throwing the wanted man in jail! Dress up in period costume and immerse yourself in the roles of Calgary Past. ESL-friendly!

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Fort Calgary Meet the Mounties

Shake hands with an artifact and make friends with a museum! Listen to the sounds of prairies in Calgary’s past and hear a Mounted Police tale from a surprise storyteller. Students will touch Mountie artifacts and explore our hands on exhibits. Includes a take home Mountie craft. ESL-friendly!

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Fort Calgary Museum Tour

If you want a chance to explore the museum, book this program! Become a NorthWest Mounted Police Officer with the help of a Fort Calgary Facilitator; role-play a real life Calgary train drama. Teachers and adults take over as students uncover clues throughout the museum in our scripted scavenger hunt. (Also available in French)

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Fort Calgary NEW! Mountie CSI: Part I & Part II: The Trial

In Part I, students will become Mounted police officers and use forensic science experiments to analyze the evidence from a real historical crime in Calgary’s past. Older students can choose to stay for a full day in Part II to determine guilt or innocence in early Calgary’s democratic system with a mock trial! ESL-friendly. Some pre-visit work required.

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Fort Calgary NEW! Perspectives on the NWMP and Western Settlement: Self-Guide Program

Visit Fort Calgary with purpose! Watch the award-winning short film Fort Calgary: A Portrait in our replica Palace Theatre. Travel through the museum, determining what life was like for the Mounted Police who built Fort Calgary and investigating the various perspectives of the Chinese, Black, Métis and European immigrants that settled in Calgary after the NWMP arrival. The primary sources, archival photographs and critical thinking questions in your take-home booklet develop media and visual literacy skills needed to inquire about historical perspective in the exhibits.

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Fort Calgary NEW! Sketching in the Garden

Follow in the footsteps of Mountie artists, Henri Julien and Richard Nevitt! Join a professional artist in Fort Calgary’s award winning garden and learn how to focus on obseving the natural world around you. Discover, through sketching and journaling, how the Mounted Police were inspired by and relied on the prairie landscape around them. Dress for the weather and bring your sketchbooks! Limited Run: labour Day-Thanksgiving

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Fort Calgary Resource Kit – Four Countries Celebrate: India, Tunisia, Peru, and Ukraine

Having trouble finding information and resources on the four countries? Rent our kit for two-weeks of hands-on learning about the culture, language, geography and traditions of four very diverse countries. Cultural artifacts, child-sized costumes, music and a teacher’s guide full of interactive, fun activities (and a resource section to photocopy) makes teaching this unit a breeze!

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Fort Calgary Resource Kit – The Buffalo: A Way of Life

The Siksika and Tsuu T’ina people depend on the buffalo for food, clothing, shelter and tools. Rent our kit for two weeks of artifact handling and interactive classroom artivities that help students learn how First Nations people used the natural resources around them.

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Fort Calgary REVISED! Settling the West

Students who like a challenge will map out the exploration and settlement of Canada with their facilitator. They will then immerse themselves in history, working to analyze their research and discover the stories of people who helped settle Calgary and the West. Explore primary and historical resources, archival photographs and artifacts through self-directed learning. Students bring their research to life in a facilitator led interview. Encourage historical thinking through reading, writing and preliminary research best suited to enrichment/gifted students. Dependent on pre-visit classroom work and focused reading/writing. Students will be asked to think critically. Not ideal for ESL-learners.

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Glenbow Museum A Resourceful People: Albertans and their Natural Resources

Explore the lives of enterprising mavericks including rancher John Ware, oil and gas entrepreneur William Herron and immigrant coal miner Thomas Gushul. Come to understand their diverse values and varied perspectives of Alberta’s natural resources. In this program, students will understand how natural resources have helped create and shape Alberta’s communities and participate in a town hall debate over issues of land and resource use. Grade 4 – 5, 1 hour 45 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Art Past. Art Present.

How is art a reflection of society? What does historical art tell us about the past? What does contemporary art tell us about society today? Using Glenbow Museum’s diverse collection of historic and contemporary art, we will take an art journey from the late 1800s to the present exploring continuity, changes and artistic processes. Grades 7 – 12 , 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Comparing Cultures

What makes Canada’s Aboriginal groups unique? How does natural environment determine the food, clothing and shelter used by various groups? In this program, students will explore authentic artifacts from aboriginal groups in Canada’s north, south, east and west and discover each group’s distinctive relationship with the land. Grade 5, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Explore the Basics

We live in a visual culture! Learn how to slow down, look deeply, and read the vocabulary of art: line, shape, and colour in one of Glenbow’s art galleries. Using all of their senses, students will collaborate in small groups to create a floor collage using materials that support their exploration and understanding of these concepts. The group collages are disassembled at the end of the program. Grades K- 2, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum From Geodes to Gems

In this hands-on program students will be guided through a multi-disciplinary exploration of minerals. Specific areas of focus include streak, lustre, texture, hardness and crystal shapes as well as current and historical uses of minerals. An informative Teachers Guide with pre and post-visit materials including art, language and math activities is available for $5 which can be purchased at the time of booking.rnGrade 3 – 4, 1 hour and 45 minutes, At Glenbow: $120, At School: $200

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Glenbow Museum From Page to Knight: Becoming a Medieval Warrior

What is a knight? What is a knight’s code of chivalry? Would you be prepared to leave home at the age of seven to start your life as a page? Are you rich enough? Are you brave enough? Discover the mysteries of knights and knighthood in a hands-on journey exploring the life, armour and weaponry of a mysterious and mystical time in history. Grades 1 – 5, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Fur Trade: Shaping an Identity

Join us as we look critically at this dramatic time in history and the fur trade’s role in shaping Canadian identity. Learn the history of the fur trade, hear the stories of those involved, investigate the objects traded and discuss the impacts on the lives of the traders, both Native and European. Grades 4 – 5, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum I Am an Artist!

Being an artist isn’t only about creating paintings, drawings or sculptures. Sometimes being an artist is about how you look at the world around you. Slowing down to draw makes us look more deeply and critically. This skill building program will help students focus on their observation skills and drawing techniques to capture the essence of the artifact. 1 hour 30 minutes. At Glenbow (Asia, Africa, OR Blackfoot) $120. At School (Africa, Alberta History, OR First Nations) $200

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Glenbow Museum Inuit: The Land, the People

Where we live determines much about the kind of life we lead, both physically and spiritually. Explore Inuit culture through engaging discussions about food, clothing, shelter, beliefs and values. Using Inuit artifacts, students will investigate and come to conclusions about what those artifacts are, how they were made and what they were used for. Students will also gather knowledge about the animals and their importance in the Inuit lifestyle. 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120, At School $200

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Glenbow Museum Keeping Our Culture: Issues of Contact from the Blackfoot Perspective

What lead to the signing of Treaty 7? What was the relationship between the Blackfoot and Europeans? This program begins with a look at traditional Blackfoot society prior to colonization, examines the signing of Treaty 7, what it meant for the Blackfoot peoples and how it affected the lives of the next generations. Work with a Blackfoot educator to discuss the often differing worldviews of the Blackfoot and Europeans, the impact of Blackfoot trade with other Native groups and the impact of trade with European fur traders on the Blackfoot. Grades 7-12, 1 hour 45 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Landers and Builders: Exploring the Impact of Cultural Contact

This program is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of cross-cultural dynamics. Explore the effects of cultural contact by looking closely at artifacts for the purpose of constructing a fictitious society called the Landers. The Landers encounter the technologically advanced Builders whose inventions could be advantageous to the Landers. This dynamic leads to an opportunity to explore the advantages, disadvantages and impact of cultural contact. Ponder questions like: How do new technologies impact a culture? How does contact change the way a community functions? And, what does a society lose and gain as a result of contact with another culture? Grades 4 – 11, 1 hour and 45 minutes, At Glenbow $120, At School $200

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Glenbow Museum My Classroom, My Canvas

Gradually transform your classroom into a contemporary art installation. Through a series of activities, students will begin to look at the classroom as an object or collection of objects by isolating the lines, shapes and colours. We will explore concepts such as multiple perspectives, critical thinking, and observational skills in this interactive and exciting outreach. Grades 1 – 6, 1 hour 30 minutes, At School $200

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Glenbow Museum My First Museum Visit

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of Glenbow Museum. Inquisitive young minds will learn from the exhibits through exploration and artifact handling. They will discover the meaning of museum, gallery, exhibit and artifact and uncover the stories that can be told by what they see and feel. The program includes a mini-museum in a box to take back to your school for students to sculpt an artifact and create a work of art. Grades K-2, 1 hour 30 minutes, $145

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Glenbow Museum NEW! 20th Century Heroes: The Photography of Yousuf Karsh

Who is a hero? What qualities and virtues does a hero embody? What past heroes have influenced our lives today? Join us as we explore one of the best collections of 20th century portraits by world-renowned photographer, Yousuf Karsh. Meet some of the greatest thinkers, most famous celebrities and political champions of the past 100 years and prepare ourselves to become the heroes of the 21st century. Available April 16 – June 24, 2011. 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum NEW! 20th Century Heroes: The Photography of Yousuf Karsh + Studio

This includes the 20th Century Heroes: The Photography of Yousuf Karsh program plus a visit to Glenbow Museum’s ARC Discovery Room where students participate in a hands-on art activity. Available April 16 – June 24, 2011. 1 hour 45 minutes, At Glenbow $150

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Glenbow Museum NEW! Larger than Life: A Cultural Comparison in the Art of Fernando Botero

Enter the baroque world of Fernando Botero. Botero, a world-renowned artist, has been inspired by defining moments in his home of Colombia and around the world. His unique style, layered in symbolism, seeks to create images that make the viewer reflect on life through the artist’s eyes. Through specific activities, students will discuss how artists share their voice in their artwork through imagery and how, as individuals, can we interpret and understand this imagery. Available September 14 – November 10, 2010. 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum NEW! Mounties and Mavericks: The People Who Built Calgary

What makes Calgary a unique city? Who were the people who helped create the city we live in today? This program explores the stories of the North-West Mounted Police, their great march west and their role in the formation of historic Calgary. Students will also participate in role-playing activities to build an understanding of the jobs people did that led to Calgary’s present-day identity. Grades K – 2, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life

We call ourselves Nitsitapii, although we are known as the Blackfoot speaking people. We invite you to come and experience our rich cultural traditions and view the world from a different perspective. Experience our relationship with all of Creation and hear stories that teach our children how to co-exist with the world around them. Come celebrate the Blackfoot way of life with us. Grade 3 – 12, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120, At School $200

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Glenbow Museum Portraiture: Conversations with Art

In this program, students will explore questions such as: Who is this? Why did the artist create this portrait? If this artwork could speak, what conversation would we have? Look at portraits from Glenbow Museum’s art and artifact exhibits to compare the various ways artists convey stories through portraiture. Grades 2 – 12, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Portraiture: Conversations with Art + Studio

This includes the Portraiture: Conversations with Art program plus a visit to Glenbow Museum’s ARC Discovery Room where students participate in a self-portrait studio activity. Grades 2 – 12, 1 hour 45 minutes, At Glenbow $150

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Glenbow Museum Reading the Symbols

What do objects tell us about a culture’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs? In this program, students will look deeply at artifacts to discover the unique worldviews of the Blackfoot people and how they coexisted with the natural world to meet these needs. This program develops the student’s skills in mind-mapping, inquiry, observation and scientific investigation. 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum The Big Picture: Alberta’s People and Confederation

How has immigration shaped the past and present of Canada? Who came here and why? How did the immigrant experience differ for groups of people? In this program, students will explore artifacts and archival documents to discover Canada’s forging of the confederation and its immigration policy. Join us for a walk through Alberta’s history, exploring the challenges faced by the early newcomers and the roles they played in making Canada the wonderfully diverse and multicultural nation it is today. Grade 7, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum The Curating Game: Making Connections with Artifacts & Photographs

Become a Glenbow Museum Curator and create your own mini-exhibit based on artifacts and photographs. Students will examine artifacts and be asked to think deeply about the connections between them. Historical photographs will be provided to help students conceptualize how these artifacts may have been used and by whom. Students will use the selected items to discover how different resources can be brought together to tell a story. Grades 3 – 9, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum The Rock Cycle and Our World

What are rocks? How are they formed? Where do they come from? Students will examine the three rock types: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous in an attempt to understand the similarities and differences in each. We will also look at differences between rocks and minerals while we learn about some important uses for minerals found in rocks. Grade 3 – 4, 1 hour and 45 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Tipis, Tales and Teachings: An Introduction to Alberta’s First Peoples

You are invited to travel back in time to when Alberta’s First Peoples co-existed with the natural world. We will learn about how the Blackfoot people met their needs by exploring plants, animals, tipis and camp life. We will see how hides were tanned for clothing, hear stories told by elders and explore authentic First Nations artifacts. Students will create their own tipi to take back to school. Grades K – 2, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Ways of Looking

Walk into a work of art and discover the world beyond its surface. Viewing art is more than a visual experience. An art encounter can awaken all of your senses! We will use works of art and sense-tools to develop the skill of looking deeply and explore the role our senses play in perceiving the world around us. Grades 2 – 12, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Museum Ways of Looking + Studio

This includes the Ways of Looking program plus a visit to Glenbow Museum’s ARC Discovery Room. Students will participate in a hands-on, studio-based art activity. Grades 2 – 12, 1 hour 45 minutes, At Glenbow $150

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Glenbow Museum What is it? Looking at Objects

What stories do objects tell us? What do they teach us about the cultures or people who made or owned them? Learning from objects is as important as learning through the spoken or written word. Students will transform into detectives for a hands-on investigation. Using objects relating to various Glenbow exhibits, students will flex their skills in observing, interpreting and recording information. Grade 3 – 9, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120, At School $200

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Glenbow Museum Wider World of Newcomers

The late 19th and early 20th century brought new and varied groups of immigrants to Alberta. Students will rummage through the suitcases of people who came to Alberta to find out how and why peoples of Chinese, Ukrainian and Hungarian ancestry made Alberta their home. Discover some of these newcomers’ experiences in Glenbow’s interactive Mavericks gallery. Grades 4 – 5, 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $120

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Glenbow Musuem Sonic Landscapes

NEW! Sonic Landscapes: An Experiment in Art and Music rn(Fine Arts, Language Arts)rnThrough an in-depth exploration of the 77 Million Light Paintings by Brian Eno and Stephen Hutchings’ Landscapes for the End of Time, students will compare and contrast what inspires artists, both visual and audio, to create the works they do. We will discuss questions such as: How are rhythm, balance and harmony used in art and music? When is it ok to question the formal elements of art and music and break the rules? This program culminates in a hands-on art activity in the galleries.Available December 13, 2010 – March 25, 2011. 1 hour 30 minutes, At Glenbow $140. Book this with Sonic Landscapes: An Experiment in Art and Music at Cantos Music Foundation. To register, visit www.cantos.ca/educate for the half day Cantos program.

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Inside Education Classroom Presentations

Professional educators deliver engaging and fun presentations on topics in natural resources development looking at how they are developed, issues surrounding their development and stewardship. Presentations are activity-based and integrate multiple perspectives.

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Inside Education Teacher Professional Development

All expenses-paid professional development opportunities for educators bring teachers into the field to meet the experts and hear from representatives of various stakeholder groups including environment, government, and industry for the ultimate professional development experience.

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Inside Education Teaching Resources

Inside Education offers 15 different classroom-ready resources that connect to the curriculum and support different learning styles and teaching contexts.

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Lougheed House Life in a New House

Moving into a new home is such an adventure, but what a mess! Young Clarence Lougheed has lost his favourite toy in the move and he needs your help to find it. Students will tour the Victorian mansion looking for clues from the past, unpack and explore the family’s belongings, and learn what life was like at the turn of the century in Calgary.

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Lougheed House Our Land, Our Government

How has our government made decisions about managing and protecting our natural resources in Alberta and Canada? In what ways have our natural resources and industry contributed to the Canadian identity? Students will explore difficult issues facing government from a past and present perspective including those that involved past Premier, Peter Lougheed. Students will gain a greater appreciation of our country and why it is important to protect and maintain our environment for generations to come.

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Lougheed House SCHOOL PROGRAMS

DEAR EDUCATOR:Have you ever wondered what life was like at the turn of the century? Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed were among the most prominent and glamorous figures in Calgary’s history.We are excited to offer you a variety of engaging, inquiry-based school programs designed to complement the current Alberta Curriculum for grades one through six. If walls could speak, this House would surely have many stories to tell of the men and women who gathered to socialize as friends, to plan as leaders, and to ruminate about the future of the small town of Calgary, and the future of the Province of Alberta.Please visit www.lougheedhouse for detailed information about all of our programs and to download our school programs brochure.Thank you.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary A Hike Through the Sky NEW!

The sky is a fun and friendly place with lots of stories. Let’s use our imaginations as we get away from Calgary and the city lights, join our hiking guide and explore the stars and planets. Jordan, our guide will help us discover some stories about the constellations, why they are named what they are named and the stories behind them. This interactive planetarium experience will be fun for all! — Duration: 20 minutes — Capacity: 207

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Beavers

Plunge into the habitat of nature’s greatest engineers! Follow a family of beavers as they grow, play and transform the landscape around them. Watch them design, build and maintain their dam and lodge throughout the seasons. Join them under the water and ice and discover what it is like to be inside a beaver lodge. — Duration: 31 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Bubble Fiesta!

Celebrate bubbles and become a bubble scientist in the BubbleFiesta workshop! Create bubble masterpieces of different shapesand sizes. Learn why bubbles pop and try out some unexpected bubble blowers. — Workshop Duration: 45 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Bubble Fiesta!

Celebrate bubbles and become a bubble scientist in the Bubble Fiesta workshop! Create bubble masterpieces of different shapes and sizes. Learn why bubbles pop and try out some unexpected bubble blowers. — Workshop Duration: 45 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an insect? Imagine living in a world where a leaf weighs as much asrna car and a single raindrop can satisfy the largest thirst! Get a bug’s eye view into the lives of insects when you see them magnified up to 250,000 times on our big screen. Learn about a variety of invertebrates and their role in the food chain and the adaptations they have for survival. — Duration: 42 minutes — Note: While it is a fun and educational film, it does contain realistic portrayals of the predator/prey relationship somernchildren may be sensitive to.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Celebrating RED!

What does the colour red mean to you? In this workshop we will explore all the different ways in which we experience the colour RED. By experimenting with black and white paint we will create different shades and tints. Then, we will create a scene from our own made-up story using assemblage, collage and different painting techniques. There’s only one rule: We can only use the colour RED! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Creating Colour with Leonardo

Step back in time to Leonardo Da Vinci’s studio – when he unveils his latest masterpiece – the Mona Lisa! Explore primary colours, secondary colours, shading and composition with Leonardo and create a beautiful masterpiece to take back to your class! — Duration: 30 minutes — Capacity: 70 students

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Cryogenic Kitchen

TELUS World of Science has invited ‘The World Famous Chef Gaston’ to perform a cooking show. But does he know that this is not a regular kitchen? What do you get when you mix three states of matter, a thermos full of liquid nitrogen and one wacky chef? A recipe for learning and a cold surprise! — Duration: 30 minutes — Capacity: 70 students

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Cyborg Sighting NEW!

This workshop challenges students to blend scientific reasoning with creative expression. With advances in technology and biology, which cyborg creatures do you think will exist in the future? If these creatures are to survive in our wetland environment, what would their biological compositions look like? Taking inspiration from Calgary artist, Jeff de Boer, we will construct our own cyborg creatures out of found objects. We will organize our creatures in their own wetland environment and create a short stop motion film of how they might interact with one another! — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Dinosaurs Alive – Coming February 2010

See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in a ‘lifesized’ film. Join renowned paleontologists as they discover new fossils and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us. Realistic and scientifically accurate computer animation brings dinosaurs back to life… in a big way! — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Ecstatic 4 Electricity

Can minuscule electrons really power a TV, create a bolt of lightning, and make things jump, fly and move without touching them? This ‘electrifying’ workshop will charge your understanding of electricity through the exploration of its different forms. We will experiment with static electricity and create working electric circuits that can record and play back your own voice! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Electricity Rules!

Make your hair stand on end with a Van de Graff machine and move objects without touching them! Explore the different forms of electricity and learn the basic rules of electrical flow and resistance. Solve practical problems and discover ways to work through challenging exercises using an original circuit board. — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Exploring the Universe! NEW!

Technology and science have worked hand-in-hand to aid us in our understanding of the universe. With the advancing technology of telescopes, manned and unmanned space crafts, we have learned so much more than early astronomers had ever imagined! Using our planetarium technology, we will explore the motion, position and distance of objects in space and the development of space technologies. We will also explore the latest in space exploration and Canada’s contributions to space research. This live performance will inspire your students to learn more about the field of space science. — Theatre Performance: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Start time: 9:45 a.m. — Available Dates: January 12, 25 February 4, 24 March 16, 22 April 21, 22 May 11, 13.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Fly Me to the Moon

A fun-filled animated film your class will love! Join three young flies Nat, IQ and Scooter as they embark an exciting adventure to the Moon on the Apollo 11 rocket! Watch them spread their wings as they go where no insect has gone before! — Duration: 49 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Forces of Nature

The ground shakes, mountains explode, the sky turns black and violent. Witness modern day disasters from around the globe and learn about extreme weather, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion. See the aftermath of an earthquake in Turkey, a volcanic eruption on the island of Montserrat and come face to face with America’s “tornado alley.” Understand why scientists risk their own lives to understand these forces in order to increase our odds of surviving these events. — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Framing a Fairytale New!

Enter the magical world of fairytales! Using only found objects and our imaginations, we will add to or improve a familiar tale by designing and building castles, bridges, cottages and more! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Grade 5 Science Kidzzz Sleepover — Circuits and Solvents

A Great Opportunity for Out-Of-Town Schools! Grab your sleeping bag and bunk down amongst the exhibits for a unique overnight field trip experience! Enjoy a curriculum based program, one Discovery Dome Theatre show and some exhibit time in Discovery Hall. It’s an entire evening designed just for your Grade 5 class! Students will go beyond the simple circuit and experience electricity in a whole new way. They will also experiment with solvents as they create their own gases in a variety of chemical reactions. — Recommended Film: Forces of Nature. — Available dates: April 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Grade 6 Super Sleuth Sleepover

A Great Opportunity for Out-Of-Town Schools! Grab your sleeping bag and bunk down among the exhibits for a unique overnight field trip experience! Enjoy a curriculum based program, one Discovery Dome Theatre show and some exhibit time in Discovery Hall. Participants get to test their detective skills to help sleepover staff solve the mystery of the evening. Students try their hand at crime investigation as they uncover the truth while learning the science behind solving the sleepover mystery. — Recommended film: Hurricane on the Bayou. — Available dates: April 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and May 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Hurricane on the Bayou

Take a powerful, electrifying and soul-stirring journey through Louisiana – before, during and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Explore the beautiful, alligator-filled bayous on airboats. Recount the personal stories of Hurricane Katrina and learn about the rapidly disappearing coastal wetlands and why they are vital to our world. — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Illustrating My Community

In this action-packed workshop we will become Acadian dancers, spoon players, engineers, and even take part in Inuit games! Through music, dance, art, literature and traditional games we will compare the unique cultures of Acadia, the Inuit and the Prairies, inspired by David Bouchard’s acclaimed book If You’re Not From the Prairie. We will develop your own book based on personal experience or perceptions of Calgary. Assembling the illustrations from a wide selection of found objects and photographs we will create our very own book, \’If you\’re not from Calgary…\’ — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary In My Backyard

Watch Fred Penner in this long-running favourite planetarium show as he explores the changes that take place in his backyard and in the sky over the course of a year. Participate in storytelling, poetry and songs as you learn about day and night, the seasons, the planets, constellations and the moon. — Duration: 35 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary India Haven for Puppets

The stories found in the Ramayana, an Indian epic, are full of colourful characters, acts of courage and lessons on how to be better friends and neighbours. In this exciting workshop, we will read from the Ramayana and create a puppet based on one of its protagonists. Will you choose Rama, the valiant Hero, or Sita, his brave and loyal wife? Perhaps your character will be the intelligent but arrogant Ravana with 10 heads, the antagonist in the story? There is no shortage of characters in this very colourful epic! We will learn how to manipulate our puppets and explore the rules for performing on stage. Watch as our puppets come to life! — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Junior Sound Effect Techs NEW!

This workshop creatively explores the science and art of sound. What are the properties of sound? How can we use sound to narrate a piece of film? We will learn the tricks of old silent movie houses and classic radio shows including replicating the sounds of glass breaking, creating crashing thunder sounds and the pitter-patter of rain. — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Light and Optics

Learn about light and its unique properties through a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Explore reflection, refraction and luminescence in humans and in nature. Check out exciting new technologies that use light and create your own fibre optic! — Workshop duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Magic with Magnets

Discover the magic of magnets! In this workshop we will use our scientific skills to investigate and test magnets. Using hands-on activities we will explore magnet behaviour, properties and applications. We will discover which objects are surprisingly magnetic by helping our magician invent new magnetic magic tricks! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Follow researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. Increase your understanding of the culture, religion, medicine, and daily life thousands of years ago. Join scientists as they reconstruct mummy DNA and decipher ancient texts to gain insight into modern human genetics and advance medical treatments. — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary My Many Coloured Days

Have you felt blue? Or silly pink? Different situations can create all kinds of feelings. It’s okay to feel frustrated when someone takes your toys! It is okay to be excited on your birthday and shy on your first day of school. In this workshop we will read the book My Many Coloured Days by Dr. Seuss. Together we will explore the different feelings and situations in the book through creative movement, miming, and dance. Your class will experience different genres of music, and finally create a ”mixed up day” mural using watercolours. — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Recipe for Rocks

Explore the world beneath our feet through fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations. By testing, touching and even tasting real specimens, we will help our geologist identify mineral samples and discover their unique and surprising characteristics. A chef will then take us on a journey of rock creation, revealing the not-so-secret “recipes” of rocks! Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks never tasted so good! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Roller Coaster Engineers

Engineers aren’t the only ones who work with structures every day. Explore various careers in the field and then set to work. After discussing structures, strength and forces, you will work in teams to design, build and test a roller coaster of your own! — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure

Take a journey dating 82 million years back in time to the Cretaceous period when an incredible array of marine life populated the vast ocean waters. Observe how the changes in the Earth’s climate and geography have left ancient sea-beds dry, revealing fossil evidence of this extraordinary – and little known – time. Join a team of paleontologists as they draw on research from around the globe to reconstruct the life cycle of a Dolichorhynchops. — Duration: 42 minutes — Note: While it is a fun and educational film, it does contain realistic portrayals of the predator/prey relationship some children may be sensitive to.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Sense Adventure!

See, feel, smell, taste and hear like never before! Together we will explore our five senses one at a time and discover how much we rely on them. Get ready for a cold surprise at the end of the workshop! Please inform booking staff of any dietary concerns as food will be served in this program. — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Shadow Puppet Production

Shadows come alive in this workshop. Together we will re-enact the story of Ed the Duck, whose head was caught in a plastic six-pack drink holder. Using the properties of light and shadow we will create our own shadow puppet shows about the waste in our world. We will construct animated shadow puppets, write scripts, produce a play and of course perform in front of our friends! Working as a team, we will explore some of the intriguing principles of light and shadow and use them to enhance the dramatic elements of our plays. — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Sky Science Day

Your students have been selected as Jr. Recruits for the “National Astronaut Campaign”. They will begin their fullday of “training” in our Discovery Dome Theatre with a presentation from Charlie Fines, our fictional “Assistant to the President of the Canadian Space Agency”. Charlie will use special Discovery Dome technology to explore the constellations, our solar system, the galaxies and beyond. The training will continue in the afternoon and the students will take part in a variety of exercises including solar viewing in the observatory! — Theatre Performance: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. — Workshop: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Available Dates: January: 18, 19, 27, 28 February: 1, 2, 10, 18, 22, 23 March: 3, 4, 8, 9, 17, 25 April:14, 15, 19, 20, 28, 29 May: 3, 4, 17, 18, 26, 27.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Solar Car Builders

Get ready for an exciting adventure of engineering and energy! Together we will learn about different energy sources, where they come from and what impact they have on our world. We will increase our understanding of how gears and wheels work so in teams, we can design, build and race our own solar-powered cars! — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary STARLAB

STARLAB is a portable planetarium that is used for astronomy education. It is an exciting and unique learning environment that allows your students to discover the wonders of the universe. We provide everything you need – even the astronomy presenter. Each STARLAB presentation is approximately 45 minutes long. — NOTE: The STARLAB planetarium is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate a maximum of 25 students and their teacher. It also requires a large unobstructed space with a high ceiling. The minimum dimensions of the space required to setup the STARLAB is 6.4m x 6.4m x 3.4m [21’ x 21’ x 11’] and for this reason it is usually setup in a gymnasium, library, or multi-purpose room.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary STARLAB — Exploring the Night Sky

A Great Opportunity for Out-Of-Town Schools! STARLAB is a portable planetarium that is used for astronomy education. It is an exciting and unique learning environment that allows your students to discover the wonders of the universe. We provide everything you need – even the astronomy presenter. Each STARLAB presentation is approximately 45 minutes long. Join us on a voyage of exploration inside the STARLAB! Explore the diversity of stars and planets, observe the celestial sphere and learn about sky coordinate systems. Learn how to locate and identify seasonal constellations, stars, and planets after embarking on this celestial journey.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary STARLAB — The Starry Sky

A Great Opportunity for Out-Of-Town Schools! STARLAB is a portable planetarium that is used for astronomy education. It is an exciting and unique learning environment that allows your students to discover the wonders of the universe. We provide everything you need – even the astronomy presenter. Each STARLAB presentation is approximately 45 minutes long. Step inside the STARLAB and experience a whole new world! Observe the motion of the sky and the current phase of the moon. Listen to mythological stories about monsters, heroes, and gods, and learn to identify seasonal constellations, stars, and planets.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Stars and Seasons REVISED

Have you ever wondered why the seasons change? Why do you need a coat in December and your swimsuit in July? Why are the stars different in winter compared to summer? Our friendly Jordan will take you on an adventure through the seasons and around the Sun to help you discover the reasons for the seasons. You will travel through time to see Calgary’s night sky through all the seasons, and learn stories about the different constellations. — Duration: 20 minutes — Capacity: 207

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Straight Up!

Discover the power of air! Using nothing but the properties of air, you can affect the world around you – expand, crush, squish and explode things – all in the pursuit of a greater understanding of how and why air is a vital part of our everyday life. — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Symphony in Stone! New!

Rhythm, harmony and movement bring gargoyles to life in a musical exploration of these spooky stone creatures. Using voice, instruments and found objects, we will improvise our own symphonies based on Eve Bunting’s story Night of the Gargoyles. Using our bodies and imagination we will explore music in a whole new way! — Workshop Duration: 1 hour

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary TECHhead Challenge

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010 — The TECHhead Challenge offers Junior High students a special opportunity to be inventive and work effectively with others as they design and build an operative piece of technology in a fun day-long competition. Teams of four students explore circuitry and electronics with an industry expert by dismantling VCRs, radios, speakers, motors and more! Soon after, teams take on a mystery technology challenge. They will create a new, working piece of technology designed to solve a fictional technical problem. Students also prepare and give a short presentation to explain the science behind the device. The TECHhead Challenge has strong curriculum connections and it will help to develop young minds that are keen to be involved in technology driven projects. No prior research is necessary, as industry experts will give a brief “technology lesson” before the competition. However, a review of parallel and series circuits and the use of switches would be beneficial. — A Teacher’s Package can be downloaded from http://www.calgaryscience.ca/educators/specialevents/index.php

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary The Heat is On: Politics and Art

Artists often access pop culture symbols such as logos and reconfigure them into political symbols. Is this an infringement of copyright law or one of the democratic freedoms protected in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? Referencing current media stories, this workshop begins the hot debate on one of the many areas for collision between art and politics. Your “hot art” medium will be encaustic* painting – essentially painting with molten wax – an intriguing and rewarding technique that dates back to Ancient Egypt. Our art pieces will relate to the issues of citizen rights and responsibility, justice, equality, democracy, value and the role of government discussed earlier in the workshop. — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours — *This technique involves hot irons, wax and styluses and so responsible student behaviour is required; program leaders will help ensure you are working safely.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary The Human Body

See the human body in a way never seen before and observe the incredible story of a single day in the lifetime of you and me. Go beneath the skin and explore the daily biological processes that go on without our control and often without our even noticing. Voyage into the human body and learn how our systems work. — Duration: 43 minutes — Note: This educational film contains some graphic images and mature subject matter that some students may be sensitive to.

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary The Living Sea

Discover what lives beneath the waves and come face-to-face with an array of ocean life including jellyfish, coral reefs, giant clams and humpback whales. Learn about ocean currents, tides and regional climates. Find out how scientists conduct research under the sea and learn why the sea is important to all life on the planet. — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary The Problem with Dragons

Alchemist Alcuvius Alfred Alphabet is giving a lecture on the problem with dragons. During the lecture a surprise challenge arises and in Alcuvius’ attempt to solve this problem, a whirlwind of experiments ensue. Watch as Alcuvius lights ice on fire, changes the colour of fire, ignites gummy bears, and also invents dragon toothpaste. An ‘honoured’ few will even get to take home a golden penny! — Duration: 30 minutes — Capacity: 70 students

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Thrill Ride Builders

Amusement parks are home to some of our favourite and most exciting structures. In this workshop, we will check-out some “thrilling” structures and find out what makes them safe and strong. In teams, we will design, create and test our very own roller coasters! Creativity and ingenuity know no bounds as Grade 3 engineers are set to work! — Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Tropical Rainforest

Travel 400 million years back in time and discover the complex evolution of the rainforest and the species who call it home. Explore this diverse, delicately balanced ecosystem and learn about tree efficiency and why trees are essential to our lives and our world. Discover the exciting ways scientists conduct their research in this poorly understood environment. — Duration: 41 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Wild Ocean – Coming December 26, 2009

Discover one of nature’s greatest migration spectacles by plunging into an underwater feeding frenzy, amidst the dolphins, sharks, whales, gannets, seals and billions of fish! Explore the relationship between humans and our endangered ocean ecosystem. Learn about economic and cultural impacts of the ocean and celebrate the efforts to protect our invaluable marine resources. — Duration: 40 minutes

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TELUS World of Science – Calgary Working It Out

Would you like to be a part of a live audience for a TV show? Well, it’s the taping of Great Gregor’s All-Purpose Fitness and Cooking Show and your class is invited to be in the studio audience. Learn about rollers, wheels, levers, pulleys and gears as the Great Gregor demonstrates how simple machines can make you strong. Working out has never been so much fun! — Duration: 30 minutes — Capacity: 70 students

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The Art Gallery of Calgary A is for Art

Visual art offers a creative springboard for exploring the expressive nature of words. Working individually and in groups, students discover how well-chosen words can bring pictures to mind and how words and images can work together to express thoughts and feelings. Guided looking activities encourage students to observe, brainstorm, contemplate and describe.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$5/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary All Senses Are Go!

Our senses allow us to appreciate colours in art and to imagine what those colours might feel, sound, smell or even taste like! Students draw upon all their senses to recognize and describe the variety of colours, lines and shapes they discover in art and in the world around them.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$5/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Art Takes Shape

Bumpy, square, bright, or sticky — a multitude of shapes, colours, and textures create form in art. In this multi-faceted art exploration, students explore a variety of resources to discover how materials can work together in two and three dimensions.rn2 hoursrn$6/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Fractured Faces: In-school Program

Pablo Picasso is the inspiration for this two-part adventure into the world of cubist self-portraits. Session 1 introduces students to portraits and how they are structured; to concepts such as abstraction; to Picasso himself; and to cubism, the pioneering style he helped create. In session 2, students apply their curiosity and new skills to create self-portraits. All the while, students are actively engaged in looking from multiple viewpoints to see beyond the obvious and express their discoveries. Media and techniques vary depending on grade level.rn2 visits, 1 1/2 hours eachrn$12/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Frames of Reference

Some say art reflects the time in which it was created. If that is so, what does contemporary art say about today? Students explore the media, contexts, and subject matter of today’s art. They investigate language as a material artists use, just like paint or clay. They observe, record and respond to the art of our times and experiment with new forms of expression to make their own statements.rn2 hoursrn$6/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Framing Who We Are! In-School Program

Ideas embodied in the work of George Webber resonate far beyond Alberta borders. George Webber’s black and white photography provides the perfect opportunity to explore themes of identity. The art of using photography to reflect individual, community and social identity are among the topics students will explore. Structured to meet curriculum standards for each grade, students learn how to understand the choices photographers make and are invited to experiment with cameras. All programs will involve a related art-making activity tailored to suit each grade level.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$7/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Image to Imagination

Stories are everywhere in art once you know how to look for them! Using original works of art as sources, students learn how to gather and use visual information to develop characters and create stories. Gallery activities integrate looking and literacy, sharpening observation skills while building vocabulary and encouraging originality.rn2 hoursrn$6/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary It\’s A Materials World

Materials used by contemporary artists run the gamut from oil paint and carpet underlay to household food wrap and artificial snow! The medium an artist chooses is often closely linked to the message he or she intends to convey. Students investigate original contemporary art and experiment with the properties of unconventional art media to explore structure, design, and meaning.rn2 hoursrn$6/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Land, Image, Story: In-school Program

The art of Alex Janvier embodies a lifetime of continuity and change. His paintings swirl with stories and symbolism that reflect his First Nations and his formal art training. Inspired by Janvier’s fluid and dynamic imagery, students create designs using paper marbling techniques and work the resulting patterns to emphasize, transform and add meaning to selected shapes within. Storytelling and slides of artwork are used to further explore cultural and individual identity, diversity and expression. Grade 4 students will focus on Janvier’s Alberta roots and discover how his paintings reveal powerful connections to the land and his heritage. The Grade 5 program includes the national context: Janvier’s abstracted political messages and his significant contribution to Canadian art.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$7/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Printmaking that Pops! In-school Program

Think “Pop Art,” and you envision colorful images of Marilyn Monroe and Campbell’s Soup. But beneath the surface of Pop lay both a celebration and an indictment of mass media, celebrity, consumerism, and pop culture. In this lively presentation, students dig beneath the surface of images created by Andy Warhol and his contemporaries, analyze the works of Pop-influenced Canadian artists such as Brian Jungen and Danny Hussey, and create their own multiple relief prints, addressing issues of color, form, process and repetition. An optional followup activity challenges students to interpret their work by writing magazine articles based on their prints.rn2 hoursrn$8/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Starting Lines

Why are some lines curvy and others straight? When does a line become a shape? This engaging introductory gallery experience demonstrates that looking at art is fun when you use all your senses, including your sense of imagination! Students participate in lively movement, sound and observation activities as they investigate the many qualities of line and shape.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$5/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Surreal Self: In-school Program

In this two-part program students explore the imaginative and exciting world of Surrealism, where the objects we love could literally become a part of us! By looking at the works of painter Salvador Dali and illustrator Ted Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) for inspiration, students will artistically transform themselves into outlandish creatures in otherworldly settings with the power of their imagination. Using oil pastels and watercolour wash, students create fantastical dreamlike images that are records of their artistic journey and insightful personal portraits.rn2 visits, 1 1/2 hours eachrn$12/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary View Finders

Art provides excellent opportunities to look at issues from another’s point of view, to develop and share opinions, and to learn from the observations of others. Technical aspects of art such as light and shadow are examined and interpreted. With multiple perspectives as references, students develop and express their own opinions to find personal meaning.rn2 hoursrn$6/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary Weaving in Tunisia & Peru: In-school Program

This program engages students with two of the countries highlighted in the recently revised Grade 3 Social Studies curriculum. Weaving is the common thread we follow to compare and contrast the cultures of Tunisia and Peru. Students learn about the weaving traditions of each country and observe how they inspire contemporary artists. Exploring pattern and repetition as they create their own small weavings, students combine age-old techniques with contemporary sensibilities.rn1 1/2 hoursrn$7/student

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The Art Gallery of Calgary What is Contemporary Art? In-School Program

Simply put, contemporary art is the art of our time. But how do we begin to understand its often challenging forms and content? Looking at images of contemporary work by a variety of artists, students will explore the vocabulary, materials and technology of current art practices and learn to pose questions to gain insight into the nature of visual culture and the changing role of art and artists in society over time. Students will contribute to a collaborative work of contemporary art that tests the boundaries and definitions of art and asks questions of its own.rn2 hoursrn$7/student

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The Military Museum Aboriginal Veterans: Calling My Spirits Home – Grades 4-6 – 2 hrs 15 mins – $6/student.

This three-component package includes a theatre presentation, a hands-on activity, and an art activity. Learn about Aboriginal veterans. Touch a stone-tipped arrow, a burrowing owl skull, and a coyote pelt. Create a medicine sheild using print making techniques. Appreciate Aboriginal peoples’ contributions to Canada’s history and identity.

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The Military Museums Art in the Service of War: The Emergent Group of Seven – Grades 4-6 – 30 mins / Grades 7-12 – 45 mins

Ends December 9th 2009. Discover the history behind the art by the emergent Group of Seven. Explore the colours and shapes used by the emergent Group of Seven to express feeling and emotion.

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The Military Museums Artefact Handling – Grades K-12 – 30 or 45 mins

Get your hands involved and compare Second World War battle tunics, gas masks, and helmets to modern military equipment. (does not include weapons)

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The Military Museums Battle of the Atlantic – Grades 10-12 – 45 mins

Learn about the longest battle of the Second World War and how Canada’s Navy contributed to the success of the allied war effort.

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The Military Museums Boats, Bells, and Banners – Grades 2-4 – 3 hrs – $6/student

In this four-component package, you will learn about Canada’s navy. Discover how a ship is like a family, with various roles and responsibilities. Understand the terminology, the history, and the people. Use bells, whistles, and lights and explore the songs, dance, and communication aboard navy ships. Interact through a class response on bouyancy and material examples. Keep a sharp eye out for Pirates! Identify naval flags and use geometric shapes to create your name. Explore the concept of bouyancy and learn how the navy protects Canada’s waterways. Compare life on a ship to your life on land and learn how Alberta contributes to Canada’s navy. Do You Know Jack? This physical game encourages cooperation. Working as a team, students position their bodies to mimic naval activities. This 15-minute game is paired with 30 minutes for time-to-explore (teacher supervised).

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The Military Museums Discovery Centre – Grades 7-12 – 1 hr (maximum 24 students/hour)

Take a role in history in our interactive ethical decision maze supported by videos clips, cartoons, computer animation, and a documentary footage.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tour – “War, Industry, and Government” – Grades 10-12 – 45 mins

Learn about employment discrimination, the Ogden gunshops, the National Selection Service, the Department of Munitions and Supplies, and C.D. Howe.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tour – Air Force Museum of Alberta – Grades 7-12 – 45 mins

From Billy Bishop to the Red Baron, bombers to the ground crew, and peacekeeping to POWS, this tour will take you on an unforgettable flight.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tour – Army Museums – Grades K-6 – 30 mins / Grades 7-12 – 45mins

Tour one of our five army museums. The museum you tour will be determined based on volunteer availability. Army museum tours cover a variety of topics, including the Boer War, the First and Second World Wars, animals in the military, Calgary’s contributions, Aboriginal veterans, women’s contribution to the war effort, the UN, peacekeeping operations, and current conflicts such as Afghanistan. You may request a tour that focuses on one of these topics to better fit your curriculum.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tour – Landmines: Making Peace and Saving Lives – Grades 4-6 – 45 mins

Explore how Canada helps prevent the use of landmines and learn about the complex problem of removing them from our planet. A simulated de-mining activity enables students to appreciate the scope of this problem.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tours – Air Force Museum of Alberta – Grades K-6 – 45 mins

Discover the role of Canada and Alberta in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Sit in on a pre-mission briefing of a bomber squadron\’s operation in a Second World War Nissen Hut. Learn the history of flight and about the men and women who serve in today\’s air force and those who served in the early years.

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The Military Museums Gallery Tours – Naval Museum of Alberta – Grades K-12 – 45 mins

Look through a periscope, decipher navy flags, examine airplanes, learn about a sailor’s life during the Second World War, understand boats and bouyancy, and learn how sailors communicate.

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The Military Museums Landmines: A Global Plague – Grades 7-12 – 1 hr 15 mins – $4/student

Learn about the humanitarian, economic, and political realities of landmines. This three-component package includes a theatre presentation, a gallery tour, and a simulated de-mining hands-on activity.

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The Military Museums Letters, Numbers, and other Secret Stuff! Grades 7-9 – 3 hrs – $6/student

Learn about the German cipher of the First World War, how it was broken, and how to create your own message. Chart your way through Canada’s North. This package has four components: Morse Code, Break the Cipher, Navigating Canada’s Waterways, and a gallery tour.

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The Military Museums Marching Drill & Uniform Try-ons – Grades 1-6 – 30 or 45 mins

Explore the badges and symbols of authentic military uniforms and participate in a marching drill. Learn why soldiers wear uniforms and how drills promote teamwork. Guaranteed to produce lots of smiles!

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The Military Museums Morse Code Send & Receive – Grades 4-9 – 30 or 45 mins

Send a Morse code message to a classmate using an oscillator. Learn the history and significance of Morse code technology and language.

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The Military Museums Outreach

Request a serving soldier or a veteran of the Second World War, Korea, the Cold War, or Afghanistan to speak at your school Remembrance Day ceremony. This outreach opportunity to meet a veteran is available all year, but in high demand during the remembrance period. Requests exceed capacity from the 6th to 13th of November, so to ensure a speaker plan your function for an alternate date. A $50 donation to the Education Department at The Military Museums is suggested for this service.

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The Military Museums Remembrance Package – ”For You the War is Over: Second World War Prisoner of War Experiences” – Grades 7-12

19 October to 20 November 2009. This package includes a gallery tour and either artefact handling, or, if available, a visit by a serving soldier or veteran. Explore a temporary exhibit featuring photographs, artefacts, and stories about Albertans held in German prisoner of war camps and Germans held in Canadian camps during the Second World War. Learn what activities helped the POWs overcome their worst enemy- boredom. This program is 1 hr 30 mins for a group of 40 students or less and 2 hrs 15 mins for a group of 41-60 students. Fee: $3/student.

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The Military Museums Remembrance Package – \”Carving Vimy Ridge\” – Grades 7-12

19 October to 20 November 2009. This package includes a presentation, an art activity, and a gallery tour. Students learn about a soldiers\’ experiences, the tunnels carved into the limestone landscape, the famous monument that commemorates Vimy Ridge, and how this battle united Canada. Students learn sculpting techniques and carve their own relief. This program is 1 hr 30 mins for 40 students or less and 2 hrs for 41-80 students. Fee: $5/student.

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The Military Museums Remembrance Packages – 19th Oct – 20th Nov

During this high demand time we do not couple these packages with other programs. Please book outside of these dates for a customized visit. Remembrance packages include a theatre presentation, a gallery tour, and artefact handling. Each package is 1 hour and 30 minutes for 40 students or less and 2 hours for a group of 60 students. Fee: $4/student. ”The Meaning of Remembrance” package is designed for grades K-3 and demonstrates how conflicts are best resolved through the use of words. Children are also introduced to the Canadian soldier throughout history and learn to appreciate the importance of Remembrance Day. ”Demonstrating Remembrance” is a package designed for grades 4-6 in which students are shown how the act of remembrance is presented in its historical aspect (Flanders Fields) to its present day form that is familiar to many Canadians.

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The Military Museums Special Speakers – “Rwanda: A Canadian Peacekeeper’s Experience” – Grades 10-12 – 45 mins

15 Years after the genocide in Rwanda, Major Jean-Yves St. Denis, who served in Rwanda at the time, discusses the UN’s role in preventing genocide.

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The Military Museums Special Speakers – “Vimy Ridge: The Price of Citizenship” – Grade 10-12 – 45 mins

Is Canadian citizenship worth dying for? Hear the stories of immigrants to Canada who chose to fight for their new country in the First World War.

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The Military Museums Special Speakers – ”Meet a Veteran or Serving Soldier” – Grades 4-6 – 30 mins / Grade 7-12 – 45 mins

Meet a serving soldier or a veteran of the Canadian Forces and hear their stories. Learn how soldiers kept in touch with their families and how they made friends. Bring prepared questions.

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The Military Museums Special Speakers – \”Evolution of Peacekeeping: Cyprus to Afghanistan\” – Grades 4-12 – 45 mins

Canadian peacekeepers resolved an international crisis during the Suez Crisis. Through innovative thinking Canadian peacekeepers contributed to Canada\’s national identity and Canada\’s international policy.

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The Military Museums Temporary Exhibit – Centennial Celebrations – Grades 4-6 – 30 mins / Grades 7-12 45 mins

February 2010 – August 2010. Exhibits honour the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy, the King\\’s Own Calgary Regiment, and the Calgary Highlanders.

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The Military Museums Temporary Exhibits – ”For You the War is Over: Second World War Prisoner of War Experiences” – Grades 4-6 – 30 mins

Ends 3 January 2010. Learn how Canadian and German POW’s defeated boredom in the camps and created a community.

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The Military Museums Theater Presentation – ”A Good Question” – Grades K-3 – 30 mins

Provide sound effects and learn how to puppeteer! Learn to use your words instead of fighting. This presentation includes a puppet show, an animated video and a discussion about conflicts resolution.

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The Military Museums Theatre Presentation – “Canadian Sovereignty and the Northwest Passage” – Grades 9-12 – 45 mins

Global warming makes the Northwest Passage increasingly important to Canada, its NATO allies, and other international players. Examine this issue from the Canadian perspective and learn what effects this waterway will have on future international relations. You must decide what the future will hold.

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The Military Museums Theatre Presentation – “Dieppe to D-Day” – Grade 10-12 – 45 mins

Learn how the disaster at Dieppe during the Second World War contributed to the success of the Normandy landings on D-Day. Veterans of Dieppe and D-Day may provide a lecture.

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The Military Museums Theatre Presentation – “The Cold War” – Grade 10-12 – 45 mins

At the end of the Second World War, the Iron Curtain redefind international relations, national identity, and everyday lives of citizens. Learn the history and defining moments of the Cold War.

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The Military Museums Theatre Presentation – ”Women in War: The Force of Canada’s Females” – Grades 7-12 – 45 mins

Learn how women contributed to Canada’s military from the Northwest Rebellion to Afghanistan. Appreciate how the Famous Five, the Military Voters Act, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms improved women’s rights as persons.

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The Military Museums Theatre Presentations – “Canada’s Wars: Right or Wrong?” – Grades 9-12 – 45 mins

This program examines the reasons behind the Canadian government’s military decisions. Discuss the outcomes and consequences of each action and use SMART Response to decide for yourself whether or not Canada acted correctly.

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The Military Museums Time-to-Explore – Grades K-12 – 30 or 45 mins

Teacher supervised free time to take a closer look at the galleries around the museum.

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Weaselhead/ Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 1 Investigating the Needs of Plants and Animals

Students become detectives as they explore the Weaselhead Natural Environment Area investigating living things. rnRecommended half day field trip with pre-visit in-school rnpresentation. Available year round, adapted to season.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 1 Investigating the Needs of Plants and Animals

Students become detectives as they explore the Weaselhead Natural Environment Area investigating living things. rnRecommended half day field trip with pre-visit in-school rnpresentation. Available year round, adapted to season.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 2 Exploring Small Animals and rnEnvironmentrnGrade 2 Winter Wonders

Winter Wonders’ participants experience the environment from the perspective of a small animal and its adaptations to winter. Spring and Fall participants take part in a pond study Exploring Small Animals and Environment. rnRecommended half day field trip.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 3 Rocks and Animal Life Cycles

Students identify and classify rocks and minerals, as well as design and create structures from river rocks. Aquatic invertebrates and insect galls will be studied demonstrating insect life cycles and adaptations.rnRecommended full day spring or fall field trip. Half day trips available without pond study.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 4 Plants in a Natural Community & rnNatures Waste

Participants compare plant life in a natural environment, examining plant life in different ecosystems including wetlands, meadows and forests. Students learn how nature deals with its own waste and natural ways nature deals with human waste and pollution. rnRecommended full day spring or fall field trip or half day field trip with optional pre-visit in-school presentation.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 5 Wetlands: Important to a Healthy Environment

This program is designed to give students a hands on look at a variety of different wetlands in the same field trip. They will also conduct a pond study to examine aquatic invertebrate life-forms. rnRecommended full day spring or fall field trip with an optional rnpre or post in-school presentation.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 6 Trees & Forest Diversity

This trip combines the civil issues social studies unit with the tree science unit. The program requires students to study a civil issue from various stakeholders’ views in a bias balanced program while studying trees and forest diversity in a natural setting. rnRecommended full day field trip. Take A Stand Social Studies activity optional in field trip or as an in-school presentation on the ring road

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 7 Ecosystems & Plants for Food and Fibre

Students examine the issues of human impact on the area — past, present and future. They will have a chance to study the 5 distinct ecosystems and the species found in each. Students engage as different user groups identifying plants used as food and fibre and their medicinal uses. rnRecommended full day field trip with optional in-school rnpresentation.

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Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society Grade 8 Freshwater Ecosystems

Students will be exposed to the important role water plays in this particular area. They will explore the impact of water on climate and land formation and research the adaptations of the fresh water species in the area. They will also perform a water quality test. Recommended full day field trip with pre-visit in-school presentation.

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YouthLink Calgary – The Calgary Police Interpretive Centre ”Where’s The Evidence”

Hand’s on forensic science program that meets the needs of the Grade 6 Science Curriculum, Evidence and Investigation unit. A classroom kit is studied up to 6 weeks in advance and the class field trip takes place at the Interpretive Centre where the crime is solved through investigation of forensic material related to the crime.This is a free program but advance booking is required through our booking line 403 206 2009. A $50 deposit to secure your spot is required at time of booking. Program runs Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri morning from 9:30-12:00 and Tues, Weds, Thurs afternoon from 12:00-2:30.While at the Centre the students can also explore our exhibits on CSI Calgary, Safe City 2.0, Dead End Street, Gangs and Bullies.

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