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Millarville Archaeology

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Grade 4 and 5 students involved in this project explored the history of Millarville, Alberta, an oil boom town in the 1940s. In the process, they interviewed residents and local historians, learned how to 'read' artifacts and...
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Greenpeace: Explore Alberta a Tar Sands Vacation Video

For Students 9th - 10th
This video is a satirical look at what a summer vacation to the tar sands would be like. Awaken to propane cannons scaring birds off the toxic lakes, take your children to swim at a tarry beach, and so on. You can also check the weather...
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Pembina Institute: Oilsands Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a group that acts as a watchdog for the tar sands oil industry. It has articles and videos about the tar sands, as well as links to other websites on energy issues.
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Government of Alberta: Alberta Energy: Oil Sands

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides lots of information about Alberta's oil sands, including what they are and how they formed, what Alberta is doing to lessen the impact their development has on the environment, a glossary, FAQs, an infographic, regulations and...
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Alberta Historic Sites and Museums: Oil Sands Discovery Centre

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray is operated by the Alberta government but sponsored by private companies and individuals. It tells the story of the history and development of the oil sands.