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The following resources are available to support school and community-based educational programs in Alberta.
We are no longer offering print products; resources are available in digital format. The electronic files (PDF) are available in the publication listing below, from which entire activity books (or portions thereof) can be printed and photocopied at your discretion. Alternatively, you can search for products by title on the Open Government site.
Teaching Resources and Kits
The resources in the sections below are available in digital formats only, but may be printed at your own discretion.
Air: Our Invisible Connection (Grades 7-9)
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The purpose of the Air: Our Invisible Connection Teacher’s Resource Kit is to provide junior high school teachers with the information and materials they need to link air quality to the approved Alberta Program of Studies and to easily and effectively teach their students about this subject.
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Order one for the class or download and print what you need. |
Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet (Grade 7-9)
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This kit illustrates vegetation and wildlife found on Alberta's prairie and explains how human impacts have affected and fragmented grasslands. |
Order one for the class or download and print what you need. |
Alberta's Reptiles: Lend a Helping Hand Teacher's Guide (Grade 7-12)
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Teacher's guide with resources and activities exploring the life histories of Alberta's reptiles. Relevant to grade seven science unit on Interactions and Ecosystems. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one guide per teacher. |
Amphibian Monitoring Program (Grade 5 and 6)
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Guide book designed for teachers interested in having their students partake in the Alberta Amphibian Monitoring Program by collecting and submitting data. Relevant to grade five and six. |
A manual and guide ideal for implementing large group-work. Recommend one per grade five and six teacher. |
Between the Stands Poster (Grades 4-6)
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A poster highlighting the natural forest ecosystem and how humans make use of the forest to meet many diverse needs. Relevant to Grade 6 Science, Trees and Forest. |
Two-sided poster with insert and activities. Ideal for individual or small group use. The Teachers Guide, Natural Forest Panel Poster, Managed Forest Panel Poster and Common Alberta Trees Guide Poster are available at: |
Climate Change Education Kit (Grade 4-6)
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A full kit for grade 4-6 teachers complete with lesson plans and activities. |
Specific outcomes are outlined on pp.5-6 Available as download only. |
Focus on Air Quality (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on air pollution, standards and emissions. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the six page document. |
Focus on Climate Change (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on acid-forming pollution such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the seven page document. |
Focus on Composting
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A background article on composting. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the 10-page document. |
Focus on Fisheries Management (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on the harvest, management and protection of Alberta's Fisheries. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the 10-page document. |
Focus on Forest Health (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on the management of Alberta Forests. Relevant to Grade 6 plus Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the seven page document. |
Focus on Groundwater Basics (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on Alberta's water resources located beneath the surface in aquifers. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the four page document. |
Focus on Groundwater Management (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on Alberta's demand for groundwater and how it is managed sustainably. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the six page document. |
Focus on Groundwater Quality and Quantity (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on what affects the quality and quantity of Alberta's groundwater aquifers. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the three page document. |
Focus on Groundwater Use (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on what determines the availability of groundwater for use in Alberta. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the five page document. |
Focus on Land Reclamation (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on land reclamation for Alberta Public Lands. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the six page document. |
Focus on Species at Risk (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article defining the designation, identification and management of Species at Risk in Alberta. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the eight page document. |
Focus on the Ozone Layer (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on the ozone layer protecting the Earth, what is affecting it and how we can help. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the six page document. |
Focus on Wildlife Management (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on wildlife in Alberta and the management practices utilized to conserve and protect wild species. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the 10-page document. |
Focus on Waste Reduction (Grade 6 to Adult)
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A background article on waste reduction in Alberta and the management practices. Relevant to Junior and Senior High School studies. |
Download, review and print the 10-page document. |
Get In the Loop! (Grade 4)
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This kit illustrates individual community and provincial efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Kit includes the following components:
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One Simple Act School Toolkit (Grades 1 - 6)
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Provides teachers with the tools and resources to have students personally commit to one of ten simple acts that protect the environment. This toolkit is flexible, offering a collection of tools that teachers can draw on based on students' needs. Kit above includes Teacher's Guide. |
Kit ideal for engaging students in protecting the environment. Includes lesson plans, masters pages for student activity sheets, extension projects and printable resources. |
The Home We Share (Grade 1 - 4)
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This resource kit is an environmental education program that will help students learn what the environment is, and recognize their role in the "home we share" - our environment. The four themes of the kit are: What is the Home We Share? Change is All Around Us, Fur Feathers and Fins, and Look at ME in the Home We Share! |
Kit includes 2 posters, a Teacher's Guide and a set of duplicating master activity sheets. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required (Grade 5)
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This kit is best suited for Grade Five Science (Wetland Ecosystems) and combines a variety of hands-on, interactive activities with inquiry-based learning. The kit contains a number of resources which can all be downloaded separately and a DVD that can be ordered. |
Kit ideal for engaging students in protecting the environment. Includes lesson plans, masters pages for student activity sheets, extension projects and printable resources.
Wonderful Wetlands DVD |
Activity Books
Bear Smart (K- Grade 3)
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Activities and colouring pages to teach children about bear awareness and safety. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. Available to order. |
Bertie the Beaver (K-Grade 3)
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Relevant to kindergarten through grade three. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. Available to order. |
EnviroKids Celebrate the Environment (Grade 1–3)
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This activity book explores air, land, water and waste in our environment. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. Available to order. |
EnviroKids Find Out About Fish (Grade 3-6)
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This activity book explores the anatomy of a fish, life cycle of a fish, fish habitat, water and waste in our environment. Available as download only. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. Available as download only. |
EnviroKids Investigate Forest Health (Grade 6-7)
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This activity book explores forest ecosystem, forest health, and forestry. Activity book is ideal for independent work. Available as download only. |
A teacher guide to compliment the Forest Health Activity Book. Available as download only. |
Outdoors, It's Yours (Grade 1–3)
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This activity book will take children on an adventure to learn about Alberta's fish, birds, trees, animals and outdoor skills. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. |
Up In The Air (Grade 1–3)
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This activity book will show children the value of our air and what we can all do to take care of this valuable resource.
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Activity book ideal for independent work. |
Waste Watchers (K – Grade 3)
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This activity book introduces children to the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover. Students will learn about minimizing waste and hazardous waste. |
Activity book ideal for independent work. Available to order. |
Informative Posters
Alberta Topography Poster
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Poster showcasing the Alberta landscape through the use of a computer image called a hill-shade model. Back of the poster discusses how geomorphology (study of landforms) was used to explain the history of current landforms in the province. |
Two-sided poster. Recommend one per classroom. |
Bats of Alberta Poster
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Poster providing general information on bats and identifies common Bat species in Alberta. |
One-sided poster. Recommend one per classroom. |
Great Grey Owl Poster
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A stunning poster of a Great Grey Owl in full flight. Backside of poster identifies Owls of Alberta. |
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Grouse of Alberta Poster
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Poster providing general information on Grouse as well as identifying features of common Alberta species. |
One-sided poster. Recommend one per classroom. |
Important Forest Insect and Disease Poster (Grade 6)
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Poster describing common insects and disease that threaten Alberta's forests. Relevant to Grade 6 Science, Trees and Forest. |
Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom of any grade. Recommended with the Mountain Pine Beetle Kit. |
Native Trees of Alberta Poster (K-Grade 12)
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Poster identifying common tree species in Alberta and their distribution throughout the province. Relevant to Grade 6 Science, Trees and Forest. |
Two-sided poster. Illustrations, tree characteristics, identification, species distribution and species facts. Ideal for small group use. |
Snakes of Alberta Poster
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Descriptions and full colour photographs identifying Alberta's reptiles – snakes, turtle and lizards. |
One-sided poster. Recommend one per classroom. |
Species at Risk Regional Posters and Kits
Species at Risk Regional Posters
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Alberta Species at Risk in the Boreal Natural Region. A colourful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the following:
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Two-sided posters. Recommend two per classroom. |
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Alberta Species at Risk in the Foothills Natural Region A colourful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the following:
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Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
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Alberta Species at Risk in the Grassland Natural Region. A colourful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the following:
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Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
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Alberta Species at Risk in the Parkland Natural Region A colourful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the following:
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Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
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Alberta Species at Risk in the Rocky Mountain Natural Region A colourful and informative two-sided poster featuring profiles of the following:
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Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
Stream Connections
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This poster illustrates a typical northern Alberta stream. The back of the poster describes the history, physical characteristics, biodiversity, human uses and issues associated with northern streams. There are also several activities. |
Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
The Living Flow (Grade 7 - 9)
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This poster was created to deal with topics including water sources, water usage, water conservation and management in Alberta. |
Two-sided poster. Recommend two per classroom. |
Species at Risk Guide
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Learn more about Alberta's Species at Risk! Check out these amazing species in this colourful and informative guidebook.
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This guide focuses on 42 species listed as Endangered, Threatened or Species of Special Concern within Alberta as of March 2014. |
Bull Trout Teacher Kit (Grade 5-9)
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Guidebook of activities and worksheets introducing students to the Bull Trout, it's a habitat and factors affecting its decline in Alberta. Includes a poster of an artist's depiction of a Bull Trout. Relevant to grades five through 9. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Burrowing Owl Teacher Kit (Grade 5-9)
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Guidebook of activities and worksheets introducing students to the Burrowing Owl, the reasons for its decline, and how students can help this threatened species. Includes a poster of an artist's depiction of a Burrowing Owl. Relevant to all elementary grades. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Northern Leopard Frog Teacher Kit (K-Grade 3)
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Guide book of activities and worksheets introducing students to the life cycle, habitat requirements, and factors affecting the Northern Leopard Frog in Alberta. Includes a poster of an artist's depiction of a Northern Leopard Frog and a pamphlet. Relevant to kindergarten through grade three. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Peregrine Falcon Teacher Kit (Grade 4-9)
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A guidebook of activities and resources showcasing peregrine Falcon habitat needs, factors affecting their decline and strategies successfully implemented for their recovery. Includes a poster of an artist's depiction of a Peregrine Falcon. Relevant to grades four through 9. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one kit per classroom. |
Trumpeter Swan Teacher Kit (Grade 7-9)
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This guidebook utilizes group work to research background info on the Trumpeter Swan through discovery activities that can be applied to challenge project base on an actual species recovery program. Relevant to grades seven through 9. |
Ideal for implementing independent, small or large group-work, and classroom discussion. Recommend one kit per classroom. Note: The Trumpeter Swan was removed from the threatened list in July 2014. |
Species at Risk Guide: Limber Pine and Whitebark Pine
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Limber Pine and Whitebark Pine species. Colourful brochure with photography, species distribution, and species information in four, full-size pages. |
Scientific and informative reading material for students or personal interest. |
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