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Electricity PosterEnergy | Gr. 5,9 | Poster & Teacher's Guide
Electricity Poster This digital poster education kit examines Canada’s most common sources of electricity as well as its generation,…
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Electricity Poster
This digital poster education kit examines Canada’s most common sources of electricity as well as its generation, transmission, and distribution. Download the poster to project in your class. The accompanying teacher’s guide contains activities and helpful background information.
Curriculum Connections:
Grade 4 Social Studies: Alberta – A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of Canada
Grade 5 Science: Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanisms Using Electricity
Grade 7 Science: Heat and Temperature
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+ Electricity and EnergyEnergy | Gr. 5 | Presentation | Eng. & Fr.
Electricity and Energy | Presentation Join Inside Education educators as they explore electricity and energy in this recorded version of…
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+ The Energy Around Us
Scavenger HuntEnergy | Gr. 5 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.The Energy Around Us | Scavenger Hunt This scavenger hunt…
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+ Oil Sands Field TripsEnergy | Gr. 4-9 | Video Series & Teacher's Guide | Eng. & Fr.
Oil Sands Field Trips In this fun video series, hosts…
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Oil Sands Field Trips
In this fun video series, hosts Zoe and Eric take your students on field trips to the oil sands operations in northern Alberta. Your students will learn what oil sand is, why it is important, how we get it out of the ground and how some of the challenges of extraction are being met. Available in both English and French.
Get the most out of these videos by using the accompanying teachers guide complete with student worksheets, answer keys and extension activities.
Oil Sands Field Trip Teacher's Guide: Grade 4-6
Oil Sands Field Trip Teacher's Guide: Grade 7-9
The videos for this resource are available online:
Oil Sands Field Trips
Trip 1 – What are the oil sands?
Trip 2 – Mining
Trip 3 – In situ
Trip 4 – Meeting the challengesExcursions aux sables bitumineux
Excursion 1 – Que sont les sables bitumineux?
Excursion 2 – Les exploitations minieres
Excursion 3 – In situ
Excursion 4 – Relever les defisCurriculum Connections:
Grade 4 Social Studies: Alberta – A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of Canada
Grade 7 Science: Heat and Temperature -
+ Petroleum Field TripsEnergy | Gr. 4-9 | Video Series | Eng. & Fr.
Petroleum Field Trips This video series takes your students behind…
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Petroleum Field Trips
This video series takes your students behind the scenes of oil and gas development. Your hosts unlock the mystery of how petroleum was formed, how we find it, how we get it out of the ground and what we do with it once we get it.
Watch the online video series now:
Petroleum Field Trips
1 – Formation and Exploration
2 – Drilling and Containment
3 – Natural Gas
4 – Conventional OilNEW: This video series is now available in French!
Excursion en milieu petrolier
1 – Formation et exploration
2 – Forage et confinement
3 – Gaz naturel
4 – Petrol conventionnelCurriculum Connections:
Grade 4 Social Studies: Alberta – A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of Canada
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Petroleum PosterEnergy | Gr. 4,5,7-12 | Poster & Teacher's Guide
Petroleum Poster This digital poster education kit examines the formation,…
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Petroleum Poster
This digital poster education kit examines the formation, location, exploration and production of petroleum, everyday products made from petroleum, and issues related to our use of this natural resource. The accompanying teacher’s guide provides background information and activities for students.
Petroleum Posters PDFElementary
Petroleum Worksheets - Elementary Petroleum teacher's guide - Elementary
Elementary Curriculum Connections:
Grade 4 Social Studies: Alberta’s A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of CanadaJunior High
Petroleum Worksheets - jr.high Petroleum teacher's guide - jr.high
Junior High Curriculum Connections:
Grade 7 Science: Interactions and Ecosystems, Heat and Temperature, Planet Earth
Grade 8 Science: Mix and Flow of Matter, Mechanical Systems
Grade 9 Science: Matter and Chemical Change, Environmental Chemistry
Grade 9 Social Studies: Issues for CanadiansHigh School
Petroleum Worksheets - sr.high Petroleum teacher's guide - sr.high
High School Curriculum Connections:
Science 14: Investigating Matter and Energy in the Environment
Chemistry 20: Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Changes
Science 20: Chemical Changes
Science 24: Applications of Matter and Chemical Change, Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems
Biology 20: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere
Chemistry 30: Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds
CALM 20: Career and Life Choices
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Energy Education Tool kitEnergy | Gr. 4-9 | Teacher's Guide & Links
Energy Education Tool Kit Learning about energy is a valuable way…
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Energy Education Tool Kit
Learning about energy is a valuable way for students to understand Alberta’s natural resource landscape and how it impacts our economy and environment. The Energy Education Tool Kit includes tools, activities and lessons adapted from Inside Education’s energy programs to create an immersive energy education experience for your students. This kit is split into 8 topics, each exploring a different aspect of energy in Alberta. Each topic has an introductory sheet, activities, and opportunities to “consider, connect and learn more”.
These activities connect directly to the Alberta Program of Studies, with learning outcomes listed on the Curriculum Connections page. The tools required for each activity are in your Energy Education Tool Kit, and instructions on how to use them are included in the Toolkit itself. These activities are generally designed for a grade 4-9 audience and the materials are intended to last for a long time, so the kit can be used in multiple classrooms for years to come.
Energy Education Toolkit | Teacher's Guide
Topic 1 | Natural Resources For Energy
Natural Resources For Energy - Worksheet
Considerations for using natural resources for energy in Alberta - ChartTopic 2 | Canada’s Energy Landscape
Canada's Energy Landscape - WorksheetTopic 3 | Electricity Generation
Electricity Generation - Worksheet
Electricity Generation - Fill in the blank activity
Alberta’s Electricity Mix - Discussion QuestionsTopic 4 | Renewable & Alternative Energy
Renewable & Alternative Energy - Worksheet
Renewable & Alternative Energy (sources) - Poster
Topic 5 | Experience Fossil Fuels
Experience Fossil Fuels - Worksheet
Experience Fossil Fuels - scavenger hunt
Experience The Energy - VideosTopic 6 | Energy Efficiency vs Conservation
Energy Efficiency vs Conservation - WorksheetTopic 7 | Energy Storage
Energy Storage- WorksheetTopic 8 | Stewardship
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+ Trees and ForestsForest | Gr. 6 | Presentation
Trees & Forest | Presentation Join Inside Education educators as they explore trees & forests in this recorded version of our popular…
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+ A Piece of the LandForests | Gr. 6 | Land Management Activity | Eng. & Fr.
A Piece of the Land This activity asks students to…
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Between the StandsForests | Gr. 4-6 | Poster & Teacher's Guide
Between the Stands This education poster kit focuses on forest ecosystems and how humans use and manage forests. This…
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This education poster kit focuses on forest ecosystems and how humans use and manage forests. This downloadable package comprises: two full-colour high-resolution poster images – a forest in its natural state and a managed forest, a guide to eight common trees in Alberta, the forest regions of Alberta and Canada, and a teacher’s guide of activities for Social Studies and Science.
Between the stands poster - panel 1
Between the stands poster - panel 2
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Forest Field Trip Tool kitForests | Gr. 4-9 | Teacher's Guide & Worksheets
Forest Field Trip Tool Kit Getting outside and experiencing forests is a valuable way for students to learn about…
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Forest Field Trip Tool Kit
Getting outside and experiencing forests is a valuable way for students to learn about the forest ecosystems and to develop a stewardship mindset for this resource and our environment. The Forest Field trip tool kit includes all the tools and instructions you need to lead your students through a discovery of your community forest areas. Explore wildlife, forestry, plant identification, soil science and environmental stewardship through the activities and worksheets in the Guide.
100 tool kits were made available to schools across Alberta through our Forest and Wildlife Professional Development program. If you were unable to attend, we’ve got you covered! The guide includes instructions that do not require specialized equipment, so any class can use these activities.
This guide is split into 5 sections, each exploring an aspect of forests, forestry and wildlife in Alberta. The activities connect directly to the Alberta Program of Studies, with learning outcomes listed on the Curriculum Connections page. The tools required for each activity are conveniently in your backpack toolkit, and we have provided you instructions on how to use them.
Where possible, instructions for adapting the activities without the toolkit have been provided. This will allow for all of your students to stay engaged during the activities, and will allow you to share this resource with your colleagues.
Forest Field Trip Toolkit | Teacher's Guide
Activity 1 | Forest Report
Site Report - Worksheet Forest Scavenger Hunt - WorksheetActivity 2 | Plant Identification
What Tree Could I Be - WorksheetActivity 3 | Tree Measurements
Tree Measurement - WorksheetActivity 4 | Wildlife Habitat Assessment
Animal Evidence - WorksheetActivity 5 | Soil Sampling
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+ It's Our ForestForests | Gr. 6-12 | Video Series & Teacher's Guide | Eng. & Fr.
It’s Our Forest This video series is designed to initiate…
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It’s Our Forest
This video series is designed to initiate discussion with your students on Alberta’s forest-related issues. This resource examines forest ecology, the human values of the forest, land-use planning and the people and products of the forestry industry. The accompanying teacher’s guide offers interactive activities to get your class engaged in critical thinking, considerate action and reflective practice needed to help them understand the value of the forest from multiple perspectives.
It's Our Forest teacher's Guide
You can view the full video, or each part separately, online here:
It's Our Forest - Full Video
Part 1: The Forest Ecosystem
Part 2: Human Values of the Forest
Part 3: Land-Use Planning
Part 4: People and ProductsVous pouvez visionner la vidéo complète, ou en partie séparée, en-ligne ici:
C'est notre forêt - Jouer tous les chapitres
Chapitre 1: Rôle des forêts dans l'écosystème
Chapitre 2: Valeurs humaines de la forêt
Chapitre 3: Planification
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+ Guide to Common Native Trees & Shrubs of AlbertaForests | Gr. 6-12 | Field Guide
Guide to Common Native Trees & Shrubs of Alberta Full-page…
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Full-page descriptions and colour photos of a variety of common species are included in this field guide. Easy identification is ensured with the dichotomous key and glossary.GUIDE TO THE COMMON NATIVE TREES & SHRUBS OF ALBERTA booklet pdf
dichotomous key - Google slides
dichotomous key - notebook
dichotomous key - powerpointAlberta teacher Katy Rogal developed an interactive version of the dichotomous key in PowerPoint and in Notebook for SMART Boards. Check it out!
$7.50 per copy
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– 30 pages featuring the most common native plants with colour photographs, common and scientific names and key facts about each species
– Easy identification with the dichotomous key and glossary.
– Sturdy, water-resistant paper with a coil binding will stand up to wear and tear in the field
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+ Mountain Pine Beetle ManiaForests | Gr. 6-9 | Student Workbook | Eng. & Fr.
Mountain Pine Beetle Mania This activity book is full of…
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Mountain Pine Beetle Mania
This activity book is full of ideas to bring the science and issues related to Western Canada’s mountain pine beetle into the spotlight. Available as a downloadable PDF in both English and French.
Mountain Pine Beetle - English
Dendroctone du pin ponderosa - Francais
Curriculum Connections:
Grade 6 Science: Trees & Forests
Grade 7 Science: Interactions & Ecosystems, Plants for Food & Fibre
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+ Become a Plant WatcherCitizen Science | Gr. 4,7 | Student Activity
Become a Plant Watcher This activity asks students to observe…
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This activity asks students to observe plant phenology (plant life cycle timing as it relates to the seasons) in their neighbourhood, and contribute observations to a national citizen science database. By studying the initial growth stages and recording the date of these stages, the Nature Watch/Plant Watch organization can track these dates year-over-year and help contribute to climate change investigations.Objective
– Students will record observations of plant changes as spring begins
– Students will contribute data in a national citizen science project
Materials
– Student activity sheet
– Access to PlantWatch website
Time | 30-60 minutes (+ checking on the plant)THESE ARE READ-ONLY DOCUMENTS.
To make your own editable version, ensure you’re signed into a Google account, then click on “File->Make a Copy” to create a personal copy to use.If you don’t have a Google account, you can still download these documents by choosing “File->Download” and selecting your preferred file type.
Become a Plant Watcher (Teacher) Become a Plant Watcher (Student)
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+ Air Quality
Scavenger Hunt & Design ChallengeStewardship | Gr. 5 | Student ActivityAir Quality | Scavenger Hunt & Design Challenge This two…
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+ Stewardship Challenge WheelStewardship | Gr. 4-6 | Student Activity
Stewardship Challenge Wheel Environmental stewardship is the careful and wise use of natural resources in your everyday life.…
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CARE PackageStewardship | Gr. 4-12 | Hands on Kit & Teachers' Guide
CARE Package Stewardship is made up of 4 facets: Cooperation, Action, Responsibility, and Education. With…
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CARE Package
Stewardship is made up of 4 facets: Cooperation, Action, Responsibility, and Education. With this C.A.R.E Package you can help your students learn about each facet and discover easy ways to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase their knowledge about energy and climate change.The newly expanded and updated CARE Package is the ultimate show and tell package designed to be used in a variety of classrooms, school situations and grade levels where the instructor would like to explore topics related to environmental stewardship. Over 28 items will help you and your students explore simple yet effective ways to conserve energy and water and reduce waste. All of the items in the CARE kit are listed in the accompanying Teacher’s Guide guide, along with refreshing ideas for promoting stewardship in your school!
We are so excited to hand deliver these special CARE Packages to your classroom as part of a no-cost school presentation on energy efficiency and stewardship. That’s right: you get both a CARE Package and a school program in one. Talk about efficiency!
*All CARE kits have been allocated for this school year!
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+ Trash to Treasure
Design ChallengeStewardship | Gr. 4 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.Trash to Treasure | Design Challenge This activity challenges students to turn items that are often considered “waste”…
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Scavenger HuntStewardship | Gr. 4 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.Trash to Treasure | Scavenger Hunt This activity challenges students to look for items in their homes that…
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Stewardship: Energy, Climate & YouStewardship | Gr. 4-7 | Poster & Teacher's Guide
Stewardship: Energy, Climate & You This digital poster education kit…
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Stewardship: Energy, Climate & You
This digital poster education kit focuses on how our use of energy relates to climate change. The teacher’s guide contains activities that encourage personal action to engage in effective stewardship.
Curriculum Connections:
Grade 4 Science: Waste and Our World
Grade 5 Science: Weather Watch, Electricity and Magnetism
Grade 6 Social Studies: Citizens Participating in Decision Making
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+ Wetland WondersWater | Gr. 5 | Watershed Assessment
Wetland Wonders and Aquatic Invertebrates Discover the wetlands all around us.…
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Discover the wetlands all around us. This activity guides students through how to build their own pond dipping equipment and collect aquatic invertebrates. Safety tips are included along with extension vocabulary and pollution indicator charts to help assess the health of the wetland.
Wetland Presentation | Recorded
THESE ARE READ-ONLY DOCUMENTS.
To make your own editable version, ensure you’re signed into a Google account, then click on “File->Make a Copy” to create a personal copy to use.If you don’t have a Google account, you can still download these documents by choosing “File->Download” and selecting your preferred file type.
Marsh Monster Identification Sheet Aquatic Invertebrate Pond Dipping InstructionsExtensions:
Wetland Vocabulary Aquatic Inveterate Pollution Indicators
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Running WaterWater | Gr. 5,7-11 | Poster & Teacher's Guide
Running Water This education kit explores the science and issues…
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Running Water
This education kit explores the science and issues related to water use in Alberta and now contains new information about climate change, energy development and stewardship. The resource includes a poster to project in your classroom, student worksheets and a teacher’s guide full of activities that will help you enrich this unit.
Elementary Curriculum Connections
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of Canada
Grade 5 Science: Wetland EcosystemsJunior High Curriculum Connections
Grade 7 Science: Interactions and Ecosystems
Grade 8 Science: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
Grade 9 Science: Environmental Chemistry Environmental Outdoor EducationHigh School Curriculum Connections
Science 14: Investigating Matter and Energy in the Environment
Science 20: Changes in Living Systems
Biology 20: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere, Ecosystems and Population Change
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WISE KitWater | Gr. 4-9 | Hands-on Kit & Teacher's Guide
WISE Kit This hands-on kit is an interactive set of tools designed…
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WISE Kit
This hands-on kit is an interactive set of tools designed to enhance water literacy and engage students in water conservation activities.
The Water Innovation and Stewardship Education (WISE) Kit was designed with a grade 4-9 audience in mind but we know teachers are experts at adapting great resources to fit within their unique classroom situations. There are tons of links that can be made to science, social studies and math curriculum as well as general environmental education topics.
Inside Education does our best to provide WISE kits to schools across the province and have a limited number of kits available. We limit distribution to 1 kit per school, and we will let you know if your school is one of the lucky recipients! Once we contact you, you can expect a kit to be sent out right away. For teachers outside of Alberta, or anyone else, please download the Teachers Guide full of great ideas and information to engage students in water stewardship and innovation! It also contains a list of items found in the kit, both for planning or re-ordering purposes.
The accompanying Teacher’s Guide is full of ‘Did you know?’ fun facts and ‘Try it’ activities that connect directly to the items found in the kit. The guide can be downloaded and used, even without the kit,
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Species at Risk SeriesWildlife | Gr. 4,5,7, 9 & CTS | Woodland caribou - Alberta's Native Trout
Woodland Caribou Poster The first poster in our Species at…
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Woodland Caribou Poster
The first poster in our Species at Risk Education program, Alberta’s woodland caribou explores the factors leading to the decline of this species and actions underway to protect caribou populations. This double-sided poster features adaptations, impacts, and interviews with biologists working with caribou.
Caribou poster PDF Caribou Poster Activity
Alberta’s Native Trout Poster
Alberta’s Native Trout poster examines aquatic ecosystems and how humans are interacting with sensitive trout habitats as well as trout recovery initiatives underway to protect declining populations. This double-sided poster features adaptations, impacts, and career profiles of two of Alberta’s leading fisheries biologists.
Curriculum Connections
Grade 4 Social Studies: Alberta – A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies: Physical Geography of Canada
Grade 7 Science: Interactions and Ecosystems
Grade 8 Science: Fresh and Saltwater Systems
Grade 9 Science: Biodiversity
CTS: Wildlife
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+ Flying Animals
Scavenger HuntWildlife | Gr. 1-3 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.Flying Animals | Scavenger Hunt This activity challenges students to learn about the types of flying animals that live…
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+ Alberta's Woodland CaribouWildlife | Gr. 6,7,9 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.
Alberta’s Woodland Caribou This activity challenges students to learn the…
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This activity challenges students to learn the difference between physical and behavioural adaptations, and discuss the adaptations that allow Woodland Caribou to survive in Alberta. It is designed to be given to students to work on individually with minimal instructions.
Objective
– Students learn the difference between caribou and Alberta’s other wild ungulates
– Students identify physical and behavioural adaptations of caribou
– Students consider where caribou live in Alberta and the impacts of land management choices on caribou habitat
Materials
Woodland Caribou poster
– Student instruction sheet
Time | 60 minutesTHESE ARE READ-ONLY DOCUMENTS.
To make your own editable version, ensure you’re signed into a Google account, then click on “File->Make a Copy” to create a personal copy to use.If you don’t have a Google account, you can still download these documents by choosing “File->Download” and selecting your preferred file type.
Alberta's Woodland Caribou (Teacher) Alberta's Woodland Caribou(Student)
Version Française:
CARIBOU DES BOIS DE L’ALBERTA (ENSEIGNANTS) CARIBOU DES BOIS DE L’ALBERTA (ETUDIANTS)
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+ Bat Box
Design ChallengeWildlife | Gr. 1-3 | Student Activity | Eng. & Fr.Box Bat | Design Challenge This activity challenges students to build a model of a bat box. It is…
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This activity challenges students to build a model of a bat box. It is designed to be given to students to work on independently or with a parent or older sibling.
Objective
– Students use their creativity to build a bat box model using supplies from home
– Students learn the features bats require in a roosting structure
– Students understand how bat boxes can help bat populations in Alberta
Materials
– Student instruction sheet – younger students may require assistance reading the background information and instructions.
– Materials from home – cardboard, paper, glue, pencils, etc.
Time | 60 minutesElementary School
THESE ARE READ-ONLY DOCUMENTS.
To make your own editable version, ensure you’re signed into a Google account, then click on “File->Make a Copy” to create a personal copy to use.If you don’t have a Google account, you can still download these documents by choosing “File->Download” and selecting your preferred file type.
Bat Box - Design Challenge (Teacher) Bat Box - Design Challenge (Student)Version Française:
Boîte à Chauves-souris - Défi Concept (Enseignants)
Boîte à Chauves-souris - Défi Concept (Étudiants)
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Little Brown BatWildlife | Gr. 2 | Activity Book
Little Brown Bat This resource depicts one of Alberta’s most misunderstood and unique mammals, the little brown bat. Written…
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Little Brown Bat
This resource depicts one of Alberta’s most misunderstood and unique mammals, the little brown bat. Written by Wendy Martin of Education Initiatives Inc., the guide consists of six lessons, a story about bats and even instructions on how to build your own bat box!
The little brown bat - Student Booklet
The little brown bat - teacher's guide
Curriculum Connection:
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Tools of the Trade
ForestCareers | Gr. 6-12 | Hands-on KitTools of the Trade | Forest **Due to COVID-19 concerns,…
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Tools of the Trade | Forest
**Due to COVID-19 concerns, Inside Education is temporarily suspending our Tools of the Trade resources. We encourage you to consider our in-person PD program in October 2020 where you will receive your very own Forest Field Toolkit for participating! Apply and learn more here!
Please check out our Learning Resources and Virtual Classroom programs for other ways to get connected this year or our. Contact us at info@insideeducation.ca for more information.**
The Tools of the Trade Forest Education Kit contains 20 forest tools and 1-page quick reference sheet explaining what it is, who uses it, why the tool is important in the forest industry and an activity to put the tool to use.
Suitable for any unit that explores forestry, careers and technology this resource kit was developed to support teachers in bringing forest careers to life in the classroom. Take the kit outside and discover the hands-on, outdoor work that is part of everyday life in the forest industry!
Inside Education has four Tools of the Trade kits in circulation. Schools can request to borrow the kit for a maximum of 2 weeks at no-cost (including shipping). Shipping information will be provided upon confirmation of shipping schedule.
Request the Tools of the Trade Resource to be sent to your school – ALBERTA SCHOOLS ONLY.
Check out the accompanying teachers guide that is sent out with the resource.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE Gudie: A FOREST EDUCATION KIT
Elementary Curriculum Connections:
Grade 6 Science: Trees and ForestJunior High Curriculum Connections:
Grade 9 Health and Life Skills
Grade 9 Social StudiesSenior High Curriculum Connections:
Biology 20 – Ecosystems and Population Change
CALM 20
CTS – Natural Resources -
Tools of the Trade
MiningCareers | Gr. 6-12 | Hands-on KitThis kit is a great compliment to: Mining in Alberta…
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This kit is a great compliment to:
Mining in Alberta poster series,
Oil Sands Field Trips and Petroleum Field Trips video series, or Energy DialoguesTools of the Trade | Mining
**Due to COVID-19 concerns, Inside Education is temporarily suspending our Tools of the Trade resources. We encourage you to consider our in-person PD program in October 2020 where you will receive a Forest Field Toolkit for participating! Apply and learn more here!
Please check out our Learning Resources and Virtual Classroom programs for other ways to get connected this year or our. Contact us at info@insideeducation.ca for more information.**
From bitumen, gravel, limestone, and gemstones, mining is a big industry in Alberta. The Tools of the Trade Mining Education Kit is a great way to dig deeper into a topic that is shaping the Alberta landscape above and below ground!
Use the twelve items in the kit to supplement units or inquiries that explore mining, reclamation, ecosystems, careers, and technology. The kit features real samples of natural resources that we mine in Alberta, a 3D printed geology model, a scale model of an oil sands haul truck, and more! In addition to hands-on items, the kit includes two excellent teaching materials: Caring for the Land and Minerals in Alberta: Where to Find Them.
Inside Education has four kits in circulation. Schools can request to borrow the kit for a maximum of two weeks at no-cost (including shipping). Shipping information will be provided upon confirmation of shipping schedule.
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Request the Tools of the Trade Mining Education Kit to be sent to your school ALBERTA SCHOOLS ONLY.
As this kit is hot off the press, we anticipate an accompanying Teacher’s Guide to be ready for Fall 2019.
Curriculum Connections:
Grade 3 Science – Science Topic A: Rocks and Minerals, Science Topic B: Building with a Variety of Materials, Science Topic C: Testing Materials and Designs
Grade 4 Social Studies – 4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land
Grade 5 Social Studies – 5.1 Physical Geography of Canada
Grade 7 Science – Unit A: Interactions and Ecosystems, Unit C: Heat and Temperature, Unit E: Planet Earth
Grade 8 Science – Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Mining Poster SeriesMining | Gr. 3-10 | Poster Series
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Mining Poster Series
For the first time, Inside Education’s natural resource education turns its attention to mining in Alberta. This four-part poster series examines Alberta’s mining industry, the extraction process, natural resources hidden deep underground, the environmental and societal impacts, careers and more! The front of each poster is a stunning visual related to the topic, while the reverse of each poster goes into further detail.
Come see us at Teachers Conventions across Alberta to grab hard copies, or download and project these PDFs on to your SmartBoards.
Click link to download:
Mining: Introduction (PDF)
Mining: Environment & Society (PDF)
Mining Poster: Processes of Mining (PDF)
Mining: Careers & Futures (PDF)All Four Mining Poster series - ZIP File
Curriculum Connections
Grade 3 Science – Rocks and Minerals
Grade 4 Social Studies – Alberta: A Sense of the Land
Grades 5-9 – Career and Technology Foundations
Grade 7 Science – Planet Earth
Science 10 – Energy Flow in Technological Systems
Science 14 – Investigating Matter and Energy in the Environment
CTS Primary Resources
