Dive into the details of how our water is cared for and managed, and the role that this finite resource plays in our food production systems!
Join Inside Education on a tour of Southern Alberta to learn about the intersection of agriculture and water in our province!
The program will give you the knowledge, experience, and tools you need to help students think critically about how Alberta can be a leader in food production while protecting our water resources.
On the program you will:
-
Get behind the scenes tours of agricultural operations and research centers
-
Meet with experts from diverse perspectives including local producers, academics, Indigenous communities, environmental groups, government, and industry!
-
Network with colleagues from across Alberta
-
Be inspired with new ideas and resources to support student learning
All participating schools will receive an Aquatic Ecosystems Tool Kit to bring hands-on learning to life in the classroom!
Participants will leave with new lesson ideas and tools to implement school-based projects and connect with a ton of curriculum-enriching learning resources to share with their colleagues and students.
Best suited for teachers grade 4-12 with curricular connections to science, social studies, and CTF/CTS but all Alberta teachers, career counselors, and administrators are welcome to apply!
If you are a successful applicant, Inside Education will provide you with a full scholarship to attend the program.
All program costs including facility tours, workshops, and meals are included in the scholarship.Transportation from Calgary is provided. Participants are welcome to travel with us or can choose to travel on their own to meet us at the program start location in Lethbridge. If required a $300 supply teacher OR travel subsidy is available.
Accommodations provided at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference Centre. Participants can select a single or double occupancy room.
We look forward to your application!
More details can be found on our FAQ page and please contact us if you have any questions!