Curated OER
Detectives in the Landscape
Fourth graders explore landscapes. In this landscape lesson plan, 4th graders investigate different elements of landscapes. Students design a visual presentation using photographs taken during a nature walk.
Curated OER
Underground Sleuths Discover Riches Beneath the Plains
Students identify Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba on map, and use Canadian Atlas to locate regions of natural resources in Central Plains, which have vital impact upon the economy. Students then complete scavenger hunt worksheet.
Other
Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]
This excellent 64-page teaching resource looks at the historical and geological past of the Alberta grasslands, their biodiversity, threats they face from human activities, and steps being taken to conserve them. The unit is designed for...
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Wildlife Management [Pdf]
This article describes what wildlife management is, how information is gathered in order to make wildlife decisions, and some of the history of wildlife management in Alberta.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: The Great Horned Owl
Explore the world of the great horned owl through this clear and concise site. This resource features information on the characteristics, habitat, food, reproduction and more of the great horned owl.
Other
The Royal Tyrrell Muesum
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.