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Wildlife in winter : a field simulation activity guide

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The Winter Wildlife Game is part of a series of booklets on winter ecology produced by Kananaskis Country Environmental Literacy Program. The programs have been developed for use at the elementary... More ≫

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The Winter Wildlife Game is part of a series of booklets on winter ecology produced by Kananaskis Country Environmental Literacy Program. The programs have been developed for use at the elementary school level, but can be modified for use at higher grade levels. Each booklet contains a series of activities which can be associated with many topic areas. These activities can be integrated into unit teaching plans to help form the basis of a comprehensive unit of study on winter ecology. The Winter Wildlife Game is an action-packed simulation game that allows students to role-play some winter animals, discovering how winter conditions and adaptations can be a matter of life or death!

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The un-vacant lot?

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The Un-Vacant Lot focuses on the topics of communities and interdependence. A community is a place where a number of plants and animals meet their needs. Interdependence describes the way a... More ≫

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The Un-Vacant Lot focuses on the topics of communities and interdependence. A community is a place where a number of plants and animals meet their needs. Interdependence describes the way a person, place or thing depends upon any other person, place or thing. Every living organism on our planet lives in a community and depends on other living and non-living things for its continued existence; no organism can live without affecting or being affected by the environment. The Un-Vacant Lot may take place in the early autumn to serve as an introduction to the year-long study of communities. The Un -Vacant Lot is an activity-based examination of interdependence and communities. The program is divided into three sections: pre-field study activities (conducted in the classroom) that centre on topics such as interactions, communities, and interdependence; a field study at a local vacant lot, where students discover that the vacant lot is in fact full of life; and in-class post-field study...

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Wetlands : a field study

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Wetland Ecosystems: A Field Study has been developed to assist Grade 5 teachers who wish to teach Topic E of the Grade 5 Alberta Science curriculum, entitled Wetland Ecosystems. This booklet has... More ≫

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Wetland Ecosystems: A Field Study has been developed to assist Grade 5 teachers who wish to teach Topic E of the Grade 5 Alberta Science curriculum, entitled Wetland Ecosystems. This booklet has been written for teachers who plan to take their class to a wetland ecosystem and conduct a field study. Pre and post activities have also been suggested for teachers who wish to extend the learning of their students to other parts/sections of the curriculum.

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Wilderness ... and you

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Education in the environment is critical to the study of the environment. The program Wilderness and You encourages students to understand their environment and the implications of their affect on... More ≫

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Education in the environment is critical to the study of the environment. The program Wilderness and You encourages students to understand their environment and the implications of their affect on the environment by looking at it in its natural state - a state which is often called wilderness. This two to three hour program provides a first hand look at that natural environment, man’s relationship to the wilderness, and the limitations that both man and the wilderness have.

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Where forest meets prairie

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Where Forest Meets Prairie focuses on the topics of communities, environmental factors, and adaptations. A community is a place where an assemblage of plants and animals live and meet their needs.... More ≫

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Where Forest Meets Prairie focuses on the topics of communities, environmental factors, and adaptations. A community is a place where an assemblage of plants and animals live and meet their needs. The program explores an area where forest communities and grassland communities lie adjacent to one another in a patchwork or mosaic pattern. Environmental factors such as moisture, light, and temperature are investigated, along with adaptations, characteristics that help plants and animals to survive in their environment. Where Forest Meets Prairie is an activity-based examination of these topics. The program is divided into three sections: a pre-field study activity (conducted in the classroom) called Adapt - A - Human; a field study at the Montane Trail in Bow Valley Provincial Park where students conduct their own investigations; and in-class post-field activities.

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Kananaskis Country wildflowers discovery pack

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Here is a chance for you to discover exciting secrets about wild flowers. You will find that different wildflowers can be found throughout Kananaskis Country depending upon the time of year, the... More ≫

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Here is a chance for you to discover exciting secrets about wild flowers. You will find that different wildflowers can be found throughout Kananaskis Country depending upon the time of year, the soil, temperature, moisture and elevation. Two booklets are included in this Discovery pack: a Take-home booklet and this Activity booklet. Feel free to keep the Take-home booklet as it contains fun activities and a list of references so you can discover more about flowers living near your home.

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Kananaskis Country pond life discovery pack

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A pond or stream may seem like a quiet place, but don’t let that fool you! Beneath the calm surface, aquatic animals lurk in the depths of an action-packed world full of chase and escape, ambush... More ≫

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A pond or stream may seem like a quiet place, but don’t let that fool you! Beneath the calm surface, aquatic animals lurk in the depths of an action-packed world full of chase and escape, ambush and evasion. The activities in this booklet will help you to explore the homes and habits of the aquatic animals that live in Kananaskis Country. Two booklets are included in this Discovery Pack: a Take-home Booklet and this Activity Booklet. Feel free to keep the Take-home Booklet so you can discover the pond life which lives near your home.

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Tracking the trees and shrubs of Kananaskis Country

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This identification key will help you to discover the names of most of the trees and shrubs found in Kananaskis Country. This identification key will not work well outside of the Kananaskis... More ≫

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This identification key will help you to discover the names of most of the trees and shrubs found in Kananaskis Country. This identification key will not work well outside of the Kananaskis Country area. Each tree and shrub interacts with all the other living and non-living parts of its environment. Please treat each plant with respect and do not pick or harm them.

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Treelympics

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During the Treelympics program, students will gain an understanding of the functions of trees. The Olympic-style events demonstrate to students that the seemingly ordinary processes of a tree are... More ≫

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During the Treelympics program, students will gain an understanding of the functions of trees. The Olympic-style events demonstrate to students that the seemingly ordinary processes of a tree are indeed wonders of the natural environment. This program can take place in the school yard or as part of a day long field study.

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Welcome to my home

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Welcome to My Home is a field study focusing on the concept of basic needs. The program helps students discover how animals meet their needs within the environment. For the field study, beavers... More ≫

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Welcome to My Home is a field study focusing on the concept of basic needs. The program helps students discover how animals meet their needs within the environment. For the field study, beavers have been chosen as the animal to investigate. A Student Booklet has been provided to guide students in a variety of on-site activities investigating the beaver’s basic needs. A Volunteer Booklet has also been provided to assist volunteers in directing the students' activities. With little preparation, volunteers will be able to assist the students and teacher in conducting the activities. The activities are designed to stimulate interest and encourage experiential learning through observation, comparison, contrast, and identification tasks. The program focuses on Grade One students but can also be used at other grade levels.

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