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Freshwater monitoring : a case study : an educational field study for Grade 8 and 9 students

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This is a curriculum-connected full-day study of the Elbow River with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-activity support. The intent of this program is to provide a hands-on, engaging outdoor... More ≫

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This is a curriculum-connected full-day study of the Elbow River with multidisciplinary preparatory and post-activity support. The intent of this program is to provide a hands-on, engaging outdoor component, which will meet the needs of grades 8, Unit E: Freshwater and Saltwater Systems and grade 9, Unit C: Environmental Chemistry. This program is also written to achieve the mandate of the Alberta Government - Tourism, Parks, and Recreation and also addresses the four program goals of preservation, outdoor recreation, heritage appreciation, and heritage tourism. The preparatory activities are designed to prepare students for an off-site visit to the Elbow River. The preparatory activities focus on introducing students to the watershed monitoring area, related vocabulary, to water testing procedures, and to the expectations of safe and appropriate student behaviour within a protected area. These activities also attempt to further students‟ ability to make predictions, and encourage...

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Envirokids find out about fish

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This activity book explores the anatomy of a fish, life cycle of a fish, fish habitat, water and waste in our environment.

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Focus on water conservation

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This paper provides an introduction to Alberta's water resources and the four R's of water conservation (reduce, repair, retrofit and reuse).

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Focus on water quality

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This paper describes the basic physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water quality, human health concerns, how water quality can be changed, and provides actions that Albertans can... More ≫

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This paper describes the basic physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water quality, human health concerns, how water quality can be changed, and provides actions that Albertans can take to protect water quality.

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