We wanted to ensure that the key concepts and student learning outcomes in the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future can be used in Alberta classrooms, and add value to classroom teaching and learning. The answer is YES. This powerful learning story from Elizabeth Lahl's grade 9 class at Langdon School, Rocky View School Division is one of 13 that showcases the use of the Curriculum for a Sustainable Future.
A BIG thank you to the school divisions and teachers that willingly shared their classroom learning stories via video and included a detailed Project Overview.
- Rocky View Schools - Glenbow School, Sarah Thompson School, Banded Peak School, Mitford School, Cochrane High School, Langdon School, and Manachaban School
- Westmount Charter School
- Foothills School Division - Westmount School
- Canadian Rockies Public Schools - Alpenglow School
Thank you to Deb Rougeau-Bell who supported and worked with the teachers on this initiative.
Oil Sands Inquiry
Creating their own opinions from first-hand experience
Elizabeth Lahl, Langdon School, Grade 9 - Rocky View Schools
This year long inquiry revolved around the inquiry question: “Are the oil sands sustainable for all Albertans?”
Through in-class research, class discussions and meeting with different stakeholders, students explored their ideas and perspectives on the Alberta Oil Sands. Students became aware that decisions made regarding the oil sands have a multitude of impacts on a variety of areas of life (health, politics, environment, rights, first nations etc.).
Students travelled to Fort McMurray to see the Alberta Oil Sands for themselves, met with different stakeholders and discussed multiple perspectives. Throughout the year, various experts were invited into the classroom to deepen the student's understanding of what the students were researching.
Project Overview - what our learning looked like - Download the PDF.