Activities and Workshops
We have many hands-on activities and workshops planned for both students and teachers! We are excited to welcome the following workshop hosts:
Sue Arlidge, University of Calgary Biogeoscience Institute
The Biogeoscience Institute is a hub for water research and innovation in the area and we are pleased to have Sue join us as our guide to the local watershed. Sue will lead us on an interpretive walk through this picturesque landscape while highlighting how the ecology, history and landscape are linked through the watershed.
Debbie Webb & Laurie Hunt, NAIT Water/Wastewater Mobile Education Unit
This energetic team from NAIT will bring 4 great laboratory-based science activities to life as they lead us through turbidity tests, biotic indicator assessments, water quality parameters and disinfection techniques.
Have a look at this video for a glimpse into the program
BP, A+ for Energy
Inspiring teachers to inspire students through grants for creative energy education in Alberta, A+ for Energy is a BP Canada program that allows teacher’s energy projects to become a reality. Learn how BP will invest up to $10,000 to bring creative and engaging ideas to life in your school. Visit their website at: A+ for Energy
Devon Canada, Science Giants
Devon’s Science Giants grant is designed to reward schools that demonstrate gains in science and innovative approaches to foster student interest in this critical subject. The grant is presented to support the winning school’s strategic and creative vision for school-wide academic progress in science. Learn more.
Agrium, Caring for our Watersheds
CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS™ is an educational program that weaves together the combined strengths of industry, environmental organizations and communities to engage students in preserving and improving their local watersheds. It acknowledges that to grow crops and healthy communities, we need healthy watersheds. The CARING FOR OUR WATERSHEDS program empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds.
