Travelling by bus, students monitor the Elbow River from its pristine headwaters in Kananaskis Country to Calgary. Students test the water for a variety of abiotic factors and examine biotic features at key locations. Students also study the land-use impacts on this aquatic ecosystem.
This program is conducted in partnership with the Elbow River Watershed Partnership. Teachers are required to attend a brief virtual program orientation. To book this field study, please email the Program Administrator directly at: freshwaterfieldstudy@gmail.com
In addition to the field program, all registered classes are given a video link for a 30-minute pre-program video that is designed to compliment the field study and to optimize student engagement during their field study day.
For teacher resources, visit Elbow River Watershed Partnership.
| Grade(s): | 8 - 9 |
| Curriculum: | Science |
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| Duration: | Full-Day |
| Location: | Various locations in the Elbow Valley |
| Max. Group Size: | 35 |
| Fees: | $350 for both field study and in-class presentation |
| Availability: | Spring & Fall |
