Praxis Science Outreach Society

Praxis Outreach Society offers science kits & resources, lesson plans, science fair support, and career exploration days for teachers and students in the Medicine Hat area.

 

Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley: Lesson Plans, Virtual Presentations, WildSmart

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley has downloadable lesson plans about wildlife, conservation, and climate change for Kindergarten to Grade 9 science and social...

 

SEEDS Connections: Online Modules, Free Kits, & CTS Course

Energy Literacy Modules (Gr. 6-12) explore geothermal, biomass, solar, nuclear, wind, goal, tidal, petroleum, & hydro energy.

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Green Calgary: The Little Green Library in Calgary & Worms for a Week Bin Rental Program

Little Green Library is a community resource offering environmental books and DVDs to Calgarians. It is located right in the Green Hub alongside the Green Calgary...

 

Green Calgary's Green Kids Activities

Green Calgary has created lesson plans and activities in a variety of subject areas and topics, including waste, recycling, biodiversity, citizen science, energy,...

 

NatureLynx App: Identify species & collect data

Whether you’re already an avid citizen scientist or simply love getting outside to explore, get ready to Capture Your Curiosity with Alberta’s nature app, NatureLynx! Take pictures of Alberta’s amazing biodiversity, share them with others, and get...

 

Clothing4Climate Project-based Learning Unit

Clothing4Climate is a project-based learning unit that empowers students to learn about where their clothing comes from and make a difference through their choices.

 

City of Lethbridge: Lesson Plans and Helen Schuler Nature Centre

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre in Lethbridge offers school programs, exhibits and nature trails to enjoy all year round. 

The City of...

 

Canadian Wildlife Federation: Online Classroom

Classes can create wild spaces for pollinators including bees and hummingbirds, and then share their experience through an...

 

Alberta Tomorrow: Online simulator for Alberta land-use, climate change, and glaciers

The Alberta Tomorrow simulator allows students to explore Alberta's resources and land in the past, and make predictions for the future. Students can create and test their own future based on...

 

Edmonton Area and Land Trust: Information Sheets and Activities

Edmonton & Area Land Trust has a collection of fact sheets and activities about species at risk and nature conservation in the Edmonton area.

 

 

Green Teacher: Articles & Print/ebooks

Green Teacher sells books (including print and ebooks) on a variety of topics, with some available in French as well. They have a...

 

Let's Talk Energy: Lesson Plans, Resources & Kits

In partnership with Canadian Geographic and Natural Resources Canada, Let's Talk Energy produced a series of lesson plans, kits, and infographics...

 

Work Wild: Forestry Lesson Plans for Grade 6, CALM, & CTS

Work Wild provides lesson plans for Grade 6: Trees & Forests, CALM 20, and CTS Forestry. Resources are easy to download and include interactive features and videos...

 

Water: The Sacred Relationship Documentary & Lesson Plans

For generations, the relationship between Aboriginal people and the rest of Canada has been damaged. Can water be the common ground that begins to reconcile this relationship?

We think so. Watch the films. Teach the Curriculum. Begin the...

 

Relay Education: Green Careers Podcast and Adult Training Courses

Learn about green careers from inspiring people whose jobs help the planet. In each episode, dedicated people sit down in the...

 

Planet Protector Academy: Online Modules and Music

 

Alberta WaterSmart Waterportal: Resources on Water Issues

What's in your water? - This interactive map allows students learn about natural occurrences in water, pollutants, and how we and industry impact water quality in the Bow River...

 

Ellis Bird Farm: Field Trip Programs & Online Learning Space

Based in Lacombe County, Ellis Bird Farm provides field trip programs to elementary schools in Central...