Travelling by bus, students monitor the Elbow River from its pristine headwaters in Kananaskis Country to Calgary. Students test the water for a variety of abiotic factors and examine biotic features at key locations. Students also study the land-use impacts on this aquatic ecosystem.
This program is conducted in partnership with the Elbow River Watershed Partnership. Teachers are required to attend a brief teacher program orientation.
We also offer an in-class pre-program called "Elbow River Field Study Survival guide - Go Places, Get Smart, Stay Dry". This one-hour interactive presentation is designed to complement the field study and will be scheduled in coordination with it.
| Grade(s): | 8 - 9 |
| Curriculum: | Science |
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| Type: | Field Study / Classroom Combo |
| Duration: | Full-Day |
| Location: | Various locations in the Elbow Valley |
| Max. Group Size: | 35 |
| Fees: | $300 for both field study and in-class presentation |
| Availability: | Spring & Fall |
