Kananaskis Country

Alberta Parks

Ecosystems and Population Change - A Comparative Study

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      In this full day terrestrial field study, students become ecologists as they explore both a grassland and Aspen (or Boreal) 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 reflects the role Provincial Parks play in protecting Alberta’s biodiversity in a landscape affected by climate change.

    Ecology and Pop KC
    Grade(s): 11
    Curriculum:
    • Biology
    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: Sibbald Lake Recreation Area
    Max. Group Size: 35
    Fees: $210
    Availability: May - October
    Updated: Mar 20, 2025