Experiential Program
Bring your class on a full-day agriculture-themed educational experience!
Inside Education is inviting you to bring your junior and senior high students to investigate the sustainable practices, technology, and careers that are developing Alberta’s agriculture sector. Inside Education staff will come to your school, bring a bus, take your students on a tour of at least one real working agriculture facility, and wrap up the day with relevant classroom connections!
- No Cost! That’s right - our funding partners covered all costs for you!
- Take it Easy - Busing and logistics will all be provided - Inside Education will do all the planning, organizing, and scheduling
- Have a Bite - Snacks will be provided to students, but they must bring their own lunch
- School Hours Only - Times and travel will vary depending on your own bell schedule and the tour locations, but the plan is to stay within school hours
Dates Available:
- October 22 - 2024, Southern Alberta
- February 11 - 2025, Grande Prairie
- April 17 - 2025, Central Alberta
- May 13 - 2025, Capital Region
Curriculum Connections
Solid connections to Grade 7 Interactions & Ecosystems and Plants for Food and Fibre, Grade 8 Freshwater and Saltwater Systems, and Grade 9 Biological Diversity and Environmental Chemistry.
Program Schedule
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8:45 - 9:15 am |
Bus Pick up at your school |
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9:30 - 10:30 am |
Introduction to agriculture presentation |
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Morning local producer/farm tour |
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
Lunch Break** |
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1:00 - 2:30 pm |
Afternoon Tour |
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2:30 - 3:00 pm |
Bus Drop off at your school |
*Programs may vary
Details:
- Buses are booked and paid for by Inside Education!
- Bring your own lunch - snacks are provided
Contact program coordinator Kat Hill with any questions.
Please inquire if you would like more detail or have a special program request!