Publications

The nature of science : Kananaskis edition

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This program has been developed through the leadership of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The “Nature of Science” program has been designed to be... More ≫

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This program has been developed through the leadership of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The “Nature of Science” program has been designed to be conducted within any natural area in Alberta. Three different versions of this teacher-directed program (Appendix A) have been developed in Fish Creek Provincial Park, at designated sites in Kananaskis Country and across Alberta.

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The nature of science : Alberta edition

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This program has been developed through the leadership of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The “Nature of Science” program has been designed to be... More ≫

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This program has been developed through the leadership of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre in Fish Creek Provincial Park. The “Nature of Science” program has been designed to be conducted within any natural area in Alberta. Three different versions of this teacher-directed program (Appendix A) have been developed in Fish Creek Provincial Park, at designated sites in Kananaskis Country and across Alberta.

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Ecology Connections

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park.... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. These publications have been written to address the goals of Alberta Community Development and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction, and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies, and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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Parks and protected areas : forest, field and pond : a study of ecosystems

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park.... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. These publications have been written to address the goals of Alberta Community Development and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction, and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies, and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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STD : taking care of yourself and others

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading... More ≫

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Intended for use in Alberta schools, this resource provides information for students about sexually transmitted diseases. It includes general information about STDs, how to prevent spreading STDs, and specific information on the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.

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Growing up OK!

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Provides information for young people going through the changes of puberty.

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Waste in the natural world

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Waste in the Natural World complements the grade four Science Unit, Topic A: Waste and Our World from the Alberta Program of Studies, and also connects to other science, social studies, and... More ≫

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Waste in the Natural World complements the grade four Science Unit, Topic A: Waste and Our World from the Alberta Program of Studies, and also connects to other science, social studies, and ecological studies. The essence of this guide is a one-day outdoor field study. Its main focus is on first hand experience – observing, sensing, exploring, and reflecting – connecting students with the life and death cycles of a diversity of life forms and environments. To support this experience, there is background information, classroom activities leading into and out of the field study day, and an appendix of support materials.

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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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