In this full day terrestrial field study, students become ecologists as they explore both a grassland and aspen / montane forest ecosystem. Utilizing a number of sampling techniques, students are challenged to consider what the driving force is behind these ecosystems. To conclude the program, students are engaged in a variety of activities that reflect the role Provincial Parks play in protecting Alberta’s biodiversity in a landscape affected by climate change.
| Grade(s): | 11 |
| Curriculum: |
Science |
| Themes: |
Ecosystems have distinctive biotic and abiotic factors. Limiting factors can influence organism distribution and range. Human activity can have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and the environment. Indigenous Knowledge systems provide an alternative and complementary lens to deepen our understanding of ecosystems. Alberta Parks and its system of protected areas provide important spaces that protect biodiversity and allow for ecosystem resiliency by providing animals and plants the space to adapt to a changing climate. |
| Type: | Field Study |
| Duration: | Full-Day |
| Location: | Beauvais Lake Provincial Park, Castle Provincial Park |
| Max. Group Size: | 40 students |
| Fees: | $125 |
| Availability: | September – mid-November, mid-April – June |
