SEATCA / SWATCA 2022 - Southern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

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10:15am MST

Creating a Sustainable Future Together: Engaging Elementary Students in Climate Solutions

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face, and students know this. A 2020 survey of over 500 Alberta youths revealed that a strong majority of students are concerned about their future as a result of climate change and want to learn what we can do to address it. In this highly engaging session, learn how to steer clear of gloom and doom and instill confidence, optimism and connectedness in young learners by nurturing a positive relationship with nature. We’ll also demonstrate how it’s never too early to engage your students in real-world, age-appropriate climate solutions that are fun and build hope and agency as students learn how they can play a role in helping build a sustainable future. We’ll also share connections to the Alberta curriculum and many high-quality resources you can use immediately with your students.

Speakers

Melanie Hoffman

Program Manager, Capital Region EcoSchools, Alberta Council for Environmental Education

As Program Manager for Capital Region EcoSchools with the Alberta Council for Environmental Education, Melanie Hoffman supports teachers and learners in connecting Alberta curriculum to community-engaged environmental and climate action! Having directed community climate action projects... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Social Studies, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6

10:15am MST

Adaptations FIELD Kits - Friendly, Interactive, Engaging, Learning, Discovery Kits

During this workshop, participants will learn about FIELD Kits, the "Adaptations" programs. The format of the workshop will include an introduction of myself, explain the what and how about FIELD Kits, the benefits for both teachers and students, as well, explain the program's hands-on experiences and activities.

Speakers

Kenzie Field

Owner of FIELD Kits, FIELD Kits

Hi, thank you for checking out FIELD Kits. My name is Kenzie Field. I am the Founder and Operator of FIELD Kits. I am very passionate about children having the opportunity to connect with nature, and this is my reason WHY I've created FIELD Kits. I believe if children are exposed... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Science, K-Gr 3

10:15am MST

Elementary Coding in Minecraft Education Edition

Many elementary students love building and exploring in Minecraft, in this session we'll talk about how to take it to the next level with computer science and coding. You and your students will be able to gain new powers and abilities, while developing skills in problem solving, innovation, collaboration, and perseverance. We'll also talk about alignment with the current curriculum and the new curriculum. Minecraft Education Edition requires a Microsoft 365 account and a Windows or Mac computer, a newish Chromebook, an iPad, or an Android device.

Speakers

David Hay

Elk Island Public Schools | Callysto

David Hay teaches computing science, robotics, and information technology in Elk Island Public Schools, and is the Learning and Development Manager for the Callysto project. He loves biking, rock climbing, VR/AR, and making things. Online he is usually found under the name Mister... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Technology, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Curriculum & Pedagogy, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Mathematics & Numeracy, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6

11:30am MST

Elementary Math and Science with Robotics and Electronics

At our elementary school we have been teaching some science and math with coding and robotics and electronics kits. Students have been building and programming virtual and physical devices to explore concepts in geometry, statistics, wheels and levers, plants, recycling, weather, electricity, and flight. Come hear about free resources and inexpensive hardware, including micro:bit, that you can implement related to current and future curricular outcomes.

Speakers

David Hay

Elk Island Public Schools | Callysto

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Mathematics & Numeracy, Gr 4-6 | Science, Gr 4-6 | Technology, Gr 4-6 | Curriculum & Pedagogy, Gr 4-6 | Career & Technology Studies/Foundations, Gr 4-6

11:30am MST

Build Your Healthy School Puzzle with the NEW Canadian Healthy School Standards

Creating a Healthy School Community is not unlike building a puzzle. It takes time, and patience, and if any pieces are missing it's such a bummer! Discover how you can best build your healthy school puzzle through the Canadian Healthy School Standards. In this session, participants will meet the Canadian Healthy Schools Alliance and explore the Healthy School Standards. What are they & how do they look, live and breathe within the school system?

Speakers

Ever Active Schools

Ever Active Schools is a charity that supports healthy school communities all across Alberta. We offer professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators on a wide variety of topics to advance well-being in schools. Ever Active Schools puts on annual events such... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

From Anxiety to Empowerment: Engaging Secondary Students in Climate Solutions

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face, and students know this. A 2020 survey of over 500 Alberta youths revealed that a strong majority of students are concerned about their future as a result of climate change and want to learn what we can do to address it. In this highly engaging session, learn how to steer clear of gloom and doom and instill confidence and optimism about the future by focusing on climate solutions. In the words of climate activist Greta Thunberg, "The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change." Join us as we demonstrate how exploring real-world climate solutions is a fun and engaging way to build hope and agency in your students, equip them with the knowledge and skills to become the environmental leaders of tomorrow, and introduce them to exciting careers of the future. We’ll also share connections to the Alberta curriculum and many high-quality resources you can use immediately with your students.

Speakers

Melanie Hoffman

Program Manager, Capital Region EcoSchools, Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Inclusive Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Health & Wellness, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

All About Plants / Biomes FIELD Kits - Friendly, Interactive, Engaging, Learning, Discovery Kits

During this workshop, participants will learn about FIELD Kits, the"All About Plants / Biomes" programs. The format of the workshop will include an introduction of myself, explain the what and how about FIELD Kits, the benefits for both teachers and students, as well, explain the program's hands-on experiences and activities. If in-person, we will rotate through each station for you to discover and explore for yourselves. Your participation would be most appreciated.

Speakers

Kenzie Field

Owner of FIELD Kits, FIELD Kits

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Science, Gr 4-6

11:30am MST

Maker Tech? What the Heck?! (Maker Tech Available from your ATA Available)

Have you heard about makerspaces or maker technology and wonder what on earth people are talking about? Would you like to get your hands on it to try it out yourself? In this session, Sandra will explain makerspaces, discuss different types of technology, and how you can borrow kits from the library for free – no matter where you live in the province!

Speakers

ATA Library

Librarian, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Sandra is a professional librarian who heads the ATA Library. Sandra’s passion is technological innovation and she applies this interest to all aspects of her work. She is an active voice on social media for the ATA Library and has developed web guides for teachers on dozens of... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Technology, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Mathematics & Numeracy, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

Teaching Statistics in Math and Science with Code and Data Science

An understanding of statistics is becoming increasingly important in our world, and as math and science teachers we have an opportunity to develop student competencies in this area. We'll look at ways to incorporate statistics and data analytics into curricular outcomes, explore available resources, and talk about how you and your students can analyse data with Python in Jupyter notebooks (for free) through the Callysto project.

Speakers

Byron Chu

Cybera Data Science Director, Callysto

Byron has PhD in Biochemistry and today he applies the same scientific principles to data and cloud-enabled projects. Since 2018, he has led the Callysto project in training teachers across Canada on bringing open data and data literacy into their classrooms.

Jerric Chen

Cybera

Jerric has a Master of Science in Computing Science from the University of Alberta, where he researched the intersection of human-computer interactions and AI. One of his proudest achievements in that role is developing a recommender system that helped students learn more collaboratively... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Technology, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Mathematics & Numeracy, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

1:00pm MST

Carbon Capture and Our Energy Transition

CCUS gives us confidence that Alberta and Canada can meet their climate change goals. Enhance Energy collaborates with companies that are capturing and transporting carbon emissions, bringing them to our sequestration facility in Central Alberta. This year we’ve sequestered over 1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions – that’s like taking 350,000 cars off the road! In this session, you’ll hear about where CO2 goes, how we do it and how we make sure that it stays there. The session on Carbon Capture and Our Energy Transition supports teachers as you add excellent energy, environmental and climate education program to enrich your knowledge that can be readily transferred to your students. The session will showcase how carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) contributes to the transition to net zero in multiple ways. The session will highlight the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL) and how Alberta is an amazing place for CCUS. The session will also discuss offsets, the Alberta Carbon Hub and collaboration in the industry to make it happen.

Speakers

Dagmar Knutson

Executive Director, Dagmar Knutson

Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance Inc. is a not for profit organization, hosting annual educat

Candice Paton

Candice is the Director for Regulatory Affairs & External Relations at Enhance Energy, aprivately-owned Alberta-based energy development company reducing carbon emissionsthrough CCS and CCUS. She has over 15 years of experience in technology development andinnovation in energy systems.Candice... Read More →

Kruti Mukesh

Experienced project manager with over 7 years of experience in delivering projects catering to sustainable development. Kruti has conceptualized and implemented multiple Public Private Partnership Projects and has worked with diverse projects groups across several nations and businesses... Read More →

Maryam Mkhani

Dr. Maryam MKhani is Subject Matter Expert on Carbon Capture and Energy Transition at Advisian Worley Group and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. She holds a BSc... Read More →

Leah Bortolin

Strategic Coordinator for Student Success, Centre for Corporate Sustainability, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary

I work with Haskayne School of Business Students at the University of Calgary supporting them in co-curricular and extra-curricular initiatives in the areas of sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation. By background I am an educator, focusing on curriculum design and educational... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

1:00pm MST

Introduction to EcoSchools in Alberta

Reaching 1 million students annually, EcoSchools Canada is the largest voluntary, bilingual environmental certification program for K-12 schools in Canada. Thanks to a new and exciting partnership between the Alberta Council for Environmental Education and EcoSchools Canada is now available to all publicly funded schools across Alberta, at no charge. In this session, learn about how your school can become an EcoSchool by engaging students in curriculum-linked, environmental learning and action through a choice of over 45 actions including schoolyard greening, water and energy conservation, active transportation, and waste reduction - most of which are also climate solutions. We will also demonstrate how EcoSchools’ powerful and fully bilingual on-line platform allows you to create a customized action plan for your school and track your progress. Join us to learn about the many benefits of being part of the growing EcoSchools in Alberta network - this is one invitation you won’t want to miss!

Speakers

Melanie Hoffman

Program Manager, Capital Region EcoSchools, Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Thursday February 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

1:00pm MST

Life Cycles FIELD Kits - Friendly, Interactive, Engaging, Learning, Discovery Kits

During this workshop, participants will learn about FIELD Kits, the"Life Cycles" programs. The format of the workshop will include an introduction of myself, explain the what and how about FIELD Kits, the benefits for both teachers and students, as well, explain the program's hands-on experiences and activities. If in-person, we will rotate through each station for you to discover and explore for yourselves. Your participation would be most appreciated.

Speakers

Kenzie Field

Owner of FIELD Kits, FIELD Kits

Thursday February 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Science, K-Gr 3

1:00pm MST

Teaching Computer Science in Elementary

Soon we will be teaching computer science in elementary school. In this session we'll look at free resources and ways to implement computer science from K to 6, and how this can be fun for the students and for us. We will also talk about establishing communities of practice and how we can share.

Speakers

David Hay

Elk Island Public Schools | Callysto

Thursday February 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Technology, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Career & Technology Studies/Foundations, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6

1:00pm MST

Micro:bit Exploring Sensors

The micro:bit is a small programmable computer that promotes inclusive and creative learning that primes students to explore the rich potential of physical computing. Use it to teach any subject, from science to physical education. In this session we will be exploring the different sensors on the micro:bit - light meter, accelerometer, and radio! With this greater understanding, teachers and educators will leave the session fully prepared to show their own students how to use the micro:bit to protect their backpacks.

For this year’s Southern Alberta's Teachers conference we are holding a raffle for 10 micro:bits! If you sign up to book a Teacher Training or a Code in the Classroom with us you will be entered into the draw! Email Maia A.E. at maiaae@kidscodejeunesse.org to book a workshop with us and to be entered in the raffle. Make sure you mention that you were at this convention!

Speakers

Susan Sharpe

Facilitator & Community Developer, Kids Code Jeunesse

Susan Sharpe has worked as a community developer and instructor at Kids Code Jeunesse for 2 years. With a background in biochemistry and music she enjoys all sorts of fun coding projects. Kids Code Jeunesse is a bilingual Canadian charity determined to give every Canadian child... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Technology, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Mathematics & Numeracy, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

2:15pm MST

Bring Agriculture to Life in the Classroom!

From gate to plate, we educate! As the Alberta representative of Agriculture in the Classroom Canada, Agriculture for Life provides K-12 teachers with engaging programming materials to bring agriculture to life in the classroom! Join us to explore our collection of curriculum-linked resources including on-line and downloadable lesson plans, student publications, hands-on activities, and more. From classroom garden manuals and seed kits, to career exploration events and sustainability youth challenges, our student programs are designed to get students thinking critically about where their food comes as well as their place/role in the food system. We hope to engage, educate, and inspire both rural and urban students of all ages to understand the incredible depth and opportunity that agriculture affords in the province of Alberta and beyond.

Speakers

Nancy Kelner

Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

2:15pm MST

Woodland Wonders FIELD Kits - friendly, interactive, engaging, learning, discovery Kits

During this workshop, participants will learn about FIELD Kits, the "Woodland Wonders" programs. The format of the workshop will include an introduction of myself, explain the what and how about FIELD Kits, the benefits for both teachers and students, as well, explain the program's hands-on experiences and activities. If in-person, we will rotate through each station for you to discover and explore for yourselves. Your participation would be most appreciated.

Speakers

Kenzie Field

Owner of FIELD Kits, FIELD Kits

Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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Science, Gr 4-6

2:15pm MST

Grow into STEM activities with Micro:bits

STEM Education can save the world and bring hope and excitement to teachers and students alike. STEM involves students participating in cross-disciplinary activities involving (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath along with potential connections to any other subjects. In this pre-recorded session, participants will explore STEM education with an environmental focus and how to get started with the easy to use, inexpensive BBC micro:bit device. Fear not - this session is for absolute beginners and there are multiple optional activities that progress in challenge level. Join me for a hope-filled, hands-on session where you bring this exciting type of learning to your school. What's even better, micro:bits can be signed out from the ATA Library free to all members!

Speakers

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association

Danny Maas is an Executive Staff Officer with The Alberta Teachers' Association in the Professional Development program area. He was previously the Manager of Educational Technology with Edmonton Catholic School Division and has supported teacher professional development for the past... Read More →

Thursday February 24, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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Technology, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Science, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Mathematics & Numeracy, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9

10:15am MST

Permeating Laudato Si: Cultivating a Green Catholic School from the Inside Out

How do we help our students' respond to God's call to be stewards of creation while learning about complex Catholic social teachings? In this session, you will learn more about the importance of Laudato Si and how teaching students the Catholic Moral Decision Making Framework can guide them to action. See an example of how this was developed in a grade 4 classroom. Walk away with a planning template, ideas and resources to help you share this way of living with your students and staff.

Pope Francis's first encyclical, Laudato Si, addresses all of humanity and calls us to address the deep rooted causes of the ecological crisis facing the Earth. Rooted in Scripture, he provides guidance on how to resolve these issues. As leaders in Catholic education, it is our responsibility to help our students learn about Church teachings and use these teachings to grow in their faith and be stewards of the Earth.

This session will be applicable to both classroom and school-wide social justice projects.

Speakers

Kathleen Nguyen

Elementary Religious Education Consultant, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Kathleen Nguyen finds joy in sharing our Catholic faith and accompanying people on their faith journey. Kathleen loves to spend time with her family and is a great aunt; literally. This is a term she loves to use quite liberally and makes her friends call her Kathleen, the Great... Read More →

Nicole Lamoureux

Teacher, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Nicole Lamoureux has over 17 years of experience teaching in both Div 1 and Div 2 Elementary classrooms. She has also served as a math and science consultant with Edmonton Catholic Schools (2018-2021). Nicole completed her M.Ed, in Curriculum Instruction & Leadership. She brings her... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Religious & Moral Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6

10:15am MST

Bear Necessities or Necessary Bears?

Take a walk on the wild side as we investigate one of Canada s most loved, feared, and misunderstood, wild animals. Unfortunately, the long-term outlook of the grizzly bears in our province is uncertain. Ever-expanding development, recreation, and resource extraction continue to increase while populations dwindle and habitat quality decreases. Biologists consider the grizzly bear to be an indicator species used to assess ecosystem health making them an excellent vehicle for learning about larger issues such as ecosystems, biological diversity and community, and population biology.

In this interactive session, adapted from CPAWS's Grizzly Bears Forever program, you will take part in curriculum-linked grizzly activities. Designed to inspire students (and adults) to become the next generation of grizzly bear stewards, these activities will help you better understand human impacts, how to stay safe in bear country, and how to advocate for these amazing animals!

Speakers

Sabrina Ryans

Environmental Educator, CPAWS Southern AB

Sabrina is passionate about helping youth and adults get outside and connect with their local landscape. She considers herself very lucky to have been able to build a career doing exactly that. Sabrina has a Bachelor of Applied Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership and holds certifications... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9

10:15am MST

Big Ideas, Student Projects and Current Issues with Project AGRICULTURE

Explore big ideas like democracy, consumerism, diversity, sustainability, histories, innovation, technology and globalization through agriculture! Find out how to use the project AGRICULTURE curriculum-based program in junior and senior high Social Studies and Science classrooms. Access examples of sources and stories, engage with interesting and quirky trivia questions, find Alberta farm and farmer photos and videos and explore student-created projects that help students make connections between big ideas and agricultural issues and challenges.

This session will provide practical suggestions for using project AGRICULTURE with students as project-based, or simply, activity-centred learning, and within in-class or remote learning contexts. Download any of the project/activity teaching guides, students learning sources, assessment tools and vocabulary supports or receive free print versions of any of the resources.

Speakers

Patricia Ramsay

project AGRICULTURE Lead Consultant

Patricia Ramsay is a former classroom teacher and consultant, who currently works on the development of curriculum-based resources and professional learning for organizations interested in supporting effective learning and teaching in Alberta classrooms. She led the creation and development... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

10:15am MST

Explore Energy Resources with Future Energy Systems

Energy. Climate change. The environment. The economy. The future. All topics of importance and of concern for many students. We are here to help bring them into the classroom! Join members of the Future Energy Systems team to learn about the University of Alberta’s world-leading research that will help Canada transition to a low net carbon economy, and explore educational energy resources produced by the program, including videos, activities, games, and classroom visits –– all with suggested curriculum connections.

Speakers

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems

Valerie Miller (she/her) holds a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta, which focused on building soils using mine waste at a diamond mine in northern Canada. During her PhD program she was a teaching assistant, primary instructor, community volunteer coordinator... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

10:15am MST

Addressing Secondary Eco-Anxiety Through Solutions-Focused Challenges

Complex environmental issues have led to the rise in 'eco-anxiety' among youth. What is this phenomena and how can we address it in our grade 9-12 students? This session will explore how solution-focused environmental challenges can empower and inspire students about the future. Taking a look at GreenLearning's Energy Revealed, Re-Energy and Flood:Ed programs, educators will walk away with a toolbox of free digital lessons, activities and tools to help them address the growing eco-anxiety among youth today. Be part of the solution and take action with GreenLearning!

Speakers

Sidney Howlett

Crossing Curriculums for Climate Change/Science

Sidney Howlett is on a mission to empower youth to take climate action through education. Trained as a teacher, she has a diverse professional background leading outreach to post-secondary students, teaching in elementary and French immersion schools across Ontario and establishing... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 10-12 | Inclusive Education, Gr 10-12 | Health & Wellness, Gr 10-12

10:15am MST

Magnetic Manipulatives: 3D Printed Whiteboard Tools for Teaching High School Science

There has been a shift in educational technology back toward the humble front of class whiteboard. Inexpensive, ubiquitous, and rarely in need of a system update, your whiteboard is an essential teaching tool...if only you could move and manipulate the diagrams you draw, like on an interactive whiteboard. Enter Reuben and Brad, two seasoned High School Science teachers who are here to show you hands on examples of how to use magnetic manipulatives in their classrooms, with examples from a range of different High School Science Classes (Biology 20/30, Chemistry 20/30, Physics 20/30, Science 10/20/30) - instructions on how to 3D print their own manipulatives - inspiration for how to create effective manipulatives even if a 3D printer is not present at the school

Speakers

Reuben Mahaffy

Lessons from the Science Classroom

Reuben Mahaffy is a Chemistry, Biology and General Sciences teacher with Parkland School Division. He loves avoiding his marking pile, especially when he's got some interesting new manipulative he can 3d print or a story he can research!

Brad Langdale

Friday February 25, 2022 10:15am - 11:15am MST
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Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

Making Climate Change Education Relevant: Experiential, Place-Based Learning for Grades 9-12

Place-based and experiential learning are powerful strategies for engaging students in meaningful, curriculum connected learning. This workshop will explore a variety of GreenLearning's free, STEM-based programs on climate change, energy and the green economy. Educators will discover how our award-winning programs can be used to form specific and meaningful unit plans and how our challenges make assessment fun for both students and teachers. This session is suitable for educators in grade 9-12 learning in-person, online, through asynchronous and/or synchronous environments.

Speakers

Sidney Howlett

Crossing Curriculums for Climate Change/Science

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Indigenous Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

Take the Project AGRICULTURE Challenge

Explore big ideas like the land and its resources, food systems, Alberta and Canadian histories, technology, careers and trends through agriculture! Find out how to use project AGRICULTURE in elementary classrooms. Access examples of sources and stories, engage with interesting and quirky trivia questions and find Alberta farm photos that your students can use to take the project AGRICULTURE challenge and make a timeline, design an amazing race, create a trending infographic, envision a job of the future or demonstrate a reaction in everyday foods.

This session will provide practical suggestions for project-based, or simply, activity-centred learning and within in-class or remote learning contexts. Five topics provide integrated mini-units or simple, activity-centred approaches that support Alberta Social Studies, Science, Health/Wellness, Language Arts and Math. Download any of the project/activity teaching guides, students learning sources, assessment tools and vocabulary supports or receive free print versions of any of the resources.

Speakers

Patricia Ramsay

project AGRICULTURE Lead Consultant

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 4-6 | Science, Gr 4-6

11:30am MST

Why Grasslands Can and Will Save the World!

Alberta's grasslands provide gifts of vast biodiversity, rich cultural heritage and essential ecosystem services. Yet, less than 2% of this amazing natural region is protected. What gives??? And why should you and your students care? Join CPAWS to unearth how relationships lie at the heart of why grasslands matter now and forever...

CPAWS invites you into the heart of our prairie home to learn how our acclaimed Why Grasslands? program engages all eight of Alberta's core competencies. You will fully experience how your students will:

study Indigenous connections to the grasslands
discover the interrelationships of grassland organisms
learn about grassland ecological processes
apply new knowledge to protect the environment

Discover for yourself how grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

Speakers

Sabrina Ryans

Environmental Educator, CPAWS Southern AB

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Science, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9

11:30am MST

Explore Before Explain in Elementary Science: An Instructional Sequence to Help our Students Make Meaning

When teaching elementary science we often focus on the discrete hands on investigations which is essential, but how do we know students are understanding the scientific concepts connected to the topic we are working on? This practical session will focus on how to plan and teach science using the 5E instructional framework (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate) to promote conceptual understanding with our program of studies. Particular focus will be placed on helping students make connections between the 'Explore and Explain' phase of this inquiry framework.

Research indicates that students' reading comprehension improves when they develop content knowledge (Willingham, 2014). Science builds students' background knowledge about how the world works. In this session you will learn when and how to introduce science vocabulary and how to use informational text to support knowledge gained in investigation.

Speakers

Nicole Lamoureux

Teacher, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6

11:30am MST

The Importance of Storytelling for Science Education: Weird, Funny, Useful

How James Joule's Honeymoon, Gilbert Lewis' mysterious death, killer Giant Beavers, and the cross-curricular story of Nylon can help to engage students, illuminate the process of science, and incorporate indigenous perspectives into your science teaching This talk will address the importance of storytelling for humanizing scientists and revealing the process of science in science education. Examples of stories (with curricular ties) are included for divisions 2-4, with an emphasis on high school (since that's my world). Attendees will leave with some stories they likely haven't heard before, and concrete ideas for using stories to help incorporate indigenous perspectives into their classroom.

Speakers

Reuben Mahaffy

Lessons from the Science Classroom

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Science, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

11:30am MST

Maker Tech? What the Heck?! (Maker Tech Available from your ATA Available)

Speakers

ATA Library

Librarian, The Alberta Teachers' Association

Friday February 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
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Technology, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Mathematics & Numeracy, K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

1:00pm MST

Explore Alberta from the Seat of Your Pants!

Virtually experience Alberta today, Alberta's past and possible future with www.albertatomorrow.ca. You'll get FREE access to a:

Time travelling tool to see what the landscape was like in 1910, 2020 and may be in 2050

GIS modelling technology that allows you to change landscapes into the future and see the effects on environmental and socio-economic indicators.
Climate Change module that lets you explore 3 different climate scenarios for the future.
360 Virtual Tours of Alberta s 6 ecoregions with detailed hotspots .
Curriculum linked lesson plans for grades 4-12 for Social Studies, Science, Biology, CTS
Challenges, Quests and more!

Incorporate this amazing FREE, online tool into your teaching today.

Speakers

Jennifer Janzen

Explore Alberta From the Seat of Your Pants

With over 30 years of experience in various roles including a high school science teacher, plant ecologist, and environmental educator, Jennifer is now Executive Director of Alberta Tomorrow, an Alberta non-profit dedicated to providing a platform that empowers youth to design and... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Outdoor/Global/Environmental Education, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Science, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

1:00pm MST

Preparing Students for Their Future Energy Careers

Energy in Canada and Alberta's energy systems are undergoing a significant transition that will impact the future career opportunities for students. In this session, we will explore two of GreenLearning's award-winning programs: Energy Revealed and Re-Energy. With these free, hands-on and curriculum-linked programs designed to turn students into energy managers and renewable energy engineers, educators can inspire their students to see themselves in these future roles.

Speakers

Sidney Howlett

Crossing Curriculums for Climate Change/Science

Friday February 25, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
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Science, Gr 4-6

2:15pm MST

Grow into STEM activities with Micro:bits

Speakers

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association

Friday February 25, 2022 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
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Technology, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Science, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Mathematics & Numeracy, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9