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Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This excellent 64-page teaching resource looks at the historical and geological past of the Alberta grasslands, their biodiversity, threats they face from human activities, and steps being taken to conserve them. The unit is designed for...
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Kids Zone: Arctic Diary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever wanted to be a scientist in the Arctic? Learn from the journals of a research group working on the Arctic sea ice at the northerntip of Canada. Global warming, security of northern routes, pollution, and changes to the...
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University of Alberta

University of Alberta Press: Physical Geography of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, the physical geography of Alberta is succinctly discussed via text and maps.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Natural Regions of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a colorful interactive map of Alberta, you can learn about the geographic regions of the province. Facts and photos of each region are included.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Species at Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy to follow site profiles the many species at risk in the province of Alberta. A drop menu lists each, and makes each available for collecting facts and photos. Excellent for a student researcher.
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Vancouver island.com: Gulf Islands, British Columbia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Between the B.C. mainland and Vancouver Island are a number of islands called the Gulf Islands. Each has its own history, unique scenery, artisans and artists, and outdoor recreation. Visit the islands on this web site, and find out...
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Environment: Focus on Wildlife Management [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes what wildlife management is, how information is gathered in order to make wildlife decisions, and some of the history of wildlife management in Alberta.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
The geology of Alberta is profiled on this site. Drop menus reveal sub-topics ..geological time scale, rock formations in Alberta, and so forth.Graphics and maps are included.