PDTCA 2023: Full Schedule

THE PDTCA BOARD HOPES YOU HAVE AN AMAZING CONVENTION! #PDTC23!

CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE(CTCC) and HYATT - address and driving directions

President Schilling’s 2023 Convention Greeting Link

FOR PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS PLEASE USE THE PRE-REGISTRATION LINK IN THE SESSION DESCRIPTION. The pre-registration web page is https://www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered. Pre-registration is now closed. The pre-registration page has an email link if you need to request to be removed from a session so someone on the waiting list can have your spot - top right of the page. For changes or signup come to the convention information desk at/after 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb 23rd. Please kindly check Button 3. on the pre-registration page to see if a session has room for you as most of them are full.

SESSION EVALUATION:
You do not need to create a profile and log in to see sessions in Sched. However, if you want to add yourself to a session or evaluate a session you must be logged in.

NOTE TO SPEAKERS: We had planned to have a Zoom help desk, but decided against it.

PRINTABLE CONVENTION AT A GLANCE LINK - Off-Site Addresses are included.

“On the two school days of your assigned teachers’ convention, you have a legal and professional responsibility to attend convention. If you are not able to make it safely to your assigned convention, however, your collective agreement may include impassable roads or inclement weather clauses that you can access. If your collective agreement does not include language specific to road conditions or weather, you may make use of the personal leave clauses of your agreement in most cases. Please be aware that using any of these types of leave may require you to pay substitute costs, forego a portion of your salary and benefits, or report to your school or another work location in your district. Refer to your collective agreement for more information. Should you require any additional information or if you need assistance interpreting your collective agreement, please contact Teacher Employment Services at 1-800-232-7208 or 780-447-9400.”
This information is also found on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the ataconventions.ca website. If you have any further questions regarding this, please contact me by e-mail at Daniel.Maas@ata.ab.ca.

*****SESSION EVALUATIONS WILL CLOSE FRIDAY MARCH 3rd*****

1:15pm MST

Reduce and rethink: Moving to a zero-waste school

How much waste does your school produce and what are you throwing away? To answer this question, we will take part in an example waste audit which can be repeated in your classroom or school. Once we have discovered the quantity and composition of the waste we produce, an action plan can be created to reduce waste and focus on particular problem items. We will move beyond recycling and composting and think about the importance of reducing and rethinking. This is a hands-on, practical session, and you will leave with lots of tips of how to reduce the waste in your school.

Speakers

Stephanie Alcock

Environmental Education Manager, Green Calgary

Stephanie Alcock is a certified teacher and worked as an elementary teacher in the UK. Since moving to Calgary, Stephanie has worked in numerous environmental education roles and currently works as an Environmental Education Program Specialist with Green Calgary. Stephanie is particularly... Read More →

Green Calgary Programs and Resources pdf

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Imperial 4 Hyatt

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.greencalgary.org

1:15pm MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Animal Nutrition

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Come and explore the Calgary Zoo’s Commissary to explore how we manage the nutrition of all our animals. Learn about the various food items we grow or import into our kitchens and how they are all stored. As part of this session we will meet with out resident animal nutritionist and learn about various activities that can be used to support learning in the classroom.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Jaclyn Colville's passion is in designing engaging learning opportunities for students that foster curiosity. Jaclyn has experience in both formal and non-formal education settings and was awarded the Exemplary Practice Award in 2021 for her work on the Nature Documentary Film Festival... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

1:15pm MST

Hands On In The Science 10 Global Systems Unit

The Energy Flow In Global Systems unit in Science 10 is based upon these Focusing Questions:_x000D_
“Are there relationships between solar energy, global energy transfer processes, climate and biomes? What evidence suggests our climate may be changing more rapidly than living species can adapt? Is human activity causing climate change? How can we reduce our impact on the biosphere and on global climate, while still meeting human needs?”

The unit allows students to explore the major climate factors and how climates are measured; how the Greenhouse Effect works; natural and man-made effects on climates over time; and how biomes are supported by climates. We need our students to understand these concepts in order to suggest scientifically valid solutions to the climate change problem.

There are opportunities for simple and inexpensive experiments that will help to solidify concepts from this unit, and to develop a qualitative and quantitative intuition for these concepts.

Speakers

Barry Edgar

Physics

Barry taught for Edmonton Public Schools for 40 years before retiring at the end of the 2013 school year (14 years in junior high math and science, and 26 years in high school general science and physics).He believes that students get most out of a classroom that is activity based... Read More →

0 Science 10 Unit 4 Labs docx

1 Specifically What doc

2 Measuring the Efficiency of an Alcohol Cannon doc

3 The effects of heat on water and ice docx

4 Geez...Cold doc

5 A World of Change 2010 doc

5b Climata data xlsx

6 Albedo plus docx

Climate Factors Labs Presentation Jan 21 pptx

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Ideation 1 CTCC

Science (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

2:45pm MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) Math & Science Education Comes to Life for All Learners with ExploreLearning Gizmos

Math and Science topics come to life and student depth of understanding soars when using Gizmos to introduce, develop and expand conceptual understanding. Participants will experience the incorporation of live simulations to supplement and enhance instruction while adapting and modifying lesson materials for all learners to support Individual Learning Plans.

Speakers

Lindsay Beaulieu

Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning

Lindsay Beaulieu has taught in Alberta for the past ten years and has witnessed the impact of Gizmos on student understanding. Lindsay has been using Gizmos in the classroom since she began teaching. Lindsay joined ExploreLearning this year as an Implementation Coordinator to support... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
CoLab(Former Telus 111) CTCC

Mathematics (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html

2:45pm MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Adaptations and Biodiversity through Destination Africa

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
How does an animal’s adaptations affect their survival? What effect will this have on their ability to pass on their genetics and so affect their species biodiversity? How does the environment impact these adaptations? Come explore the Canadian Wilds and learn all about the footprints animals leave on the environment and the footprints the environment leaves on the animals. Discussion will also include how humans are affecting these footprints in negative and positive ways, with a focus on the positive.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

2:45pm MST

Incorporating Data Visualization Exercises into your Lessons

In this session, educators will be introduced to Callysto Data Visualization Exercises, which provide a meaningful and authentic way of bringing data literacy into classrooms across all subject areas. These activities will provide opportunities for students to communicate in a variety of contexts, purposes, audiences, and given a variety of situations, and encourage them to use data to communicate their understanding.

Speakers

Byron Chu

Cybera Data Science Director, Callysto

Byron has PhD in Biochemistry and today he applies the same scientific principles to data and cloud-enabled projects. Since 2018, he has led the Callysto project in training teachers across Canada on bringing open data and data literacy into their classrooms.

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
Glen 209 CTCC

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Mathematics (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.callysto.ca/

2:45pm MST

"We Speak for the Trees"

We Speak for the Trees Presentation Overview
This session tells the story of how a class of grade six students became citizen naturalists and advocates for our trees and the environment.
This initiative is a shining example of melding the Science and Social Studies curriculum in a way that makes learning engaging and meaningful. It demonstrates how students are able to have their voices heard and ultimately make a difference for their community and our world!

Speakers

Bill Belsey

Bill Belsey is a husband, father and Canadian educator.Mr Belsey was honoured with the Prime Minster's Award for Teaching Excellence and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to education. He is a recipient of the Edna Dach Educator of the Year Award by... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
Imperial 5 Hyatt

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.wespeakforthetrees.ca

2:45pm MST

CANCELLED Sleight of Hand Sleight of Mind… the magic behind war propaganda

War Propagandists, like magicians, target our Cognitive Biases with Sensory and Psychological Misdirection. For example; by playing on our False Consensus Bias propagandists convince us, falsely, that our leaders’ war aims align with our Idealistic and Humanitarian beliefs. Among other Biases examined are Framing (making decisions based on how information is presented rather than substance), Attribution (attributing character failings to the intentions and behaviors of out-groups while attributing good intentions or situational causes to in-group behaviors), Availability (basing truth on what comes to mind readily), and Illusory Superiority Bias (all countries present their war aims as morally superior). War propaganda misdirects us from the reality that wars, as this session will attempt to show are not Manichean struggles of good vs evil but are based on self-interest. Dozens of examples of Misdirection are exposed to produce astonishing OMG! MOMENTS. The psychology of propaganda should be an essential part of Science, Social Studies and Language Arts curricula.

Speakers

Greg Hunter

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
Imperial 1 Hyatt

Social Studies (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

8:30am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Inspiring Conservation Action: Student led inquiry for change

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Want to design a conservation action project with your students but don't know how to get started? In this presentation, we will introduce you to conservation action project ideas, tips for getting started, as well as introduce you to our Conservation Champions Festival as a way to celebrate and showcase your students' work.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 9:45am MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

8:30am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Outdoor Learning: Making it happen all Winter! (due to extreme cold this session will be IN AND OUT of the Environmental Learning Centre)

(Due to extreme cold this session will be in the Environmental Learning Centre)
During this half day session OUTSIDE, we'll profile winter outdoor activities that promote curricular connections, wellness, inquiry, and safety considerations. We'll provide resources for the Division 2/3 classroom teacher. We'll walk, talk and collaborate as we explore some of the trails in Fish Creek Provincial Park. We'll also share land-based stories, nature nuggets, and play games. Ensure you spend some time filling your own bucket this teacher's convention and join us for some nourishing time in nature.
This session will take place at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre - there will be indoor space available for inclement weather.
ADDRESS: 13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary; T2W 5R6

Speakers

Vicki Perkins

Environment Education Coordinator, Alberta Parks

Vicki (she/her) grew up on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinabeg, Seneca and Chippewa peoples. Time spent amongst the majestic white pines and the flowing waters of this territory sparked a passion for nature and sharing stories from the land. Currently... Read More →

Roland Kirzinger

Formal and Environmental Education Coordinator, Fish Creek Provincial Park

Roland has worked as a naturalist, interpreter and educator in parks organizations in Saskatchewan and Alberta for over 30 years. He has worked in Fish Creek Provincial Park for over 15 years and is currently the Formal and Environmental Education Coordinator. Roland enjoys all facets... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 11:15am MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/learning/nature-source-learning-resources/

8:30am MST

Physics 20 Labs – Hey! Who’s making the decisions?

A lab activity can be presented as a fill in the blank exercise (structured inquiry), as teacher presented experimental designs with student process choices (guided inquiry), or as student selected questions and procedures from a teacher presented knowledge framework (open inquiry). There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these approaches.
In this hands-on session, participants will perform a guided inquiry experiment with waves, and a structured inquiry experiment with gravity. We will then discuss how the gravity experiment can be extended as an open inquiry.

Speakers

Barry Edgar

Physics

Ball drop, Finding The Acceleration Of Gravity docx

Investigation A Deeper Understanding docx

Measuring gravity, improving a procedure doc

The Speed Of Water Waves docx

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 11:15am MST
Ideation 1 CTCC

Science (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

8:30am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room) OFF-SITE Why Grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

***IMPORTANT UPDATE - Wed. Feb. 22***
Despite frigid February temperatures forecast for Friday…
…the power and wonder of the grasslands goes on, and our CPAWS PDCTA workshop is moving INDOORS:

Why Grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!
Friday, February 24th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM*
Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room)**
(1530 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0G6).
PLEASE NOTE: *new time & **new location
***END OF UPDATE***

Alberta's grasslands provide gifts of vast biodiversity, rich cultural heritage and essential ecosystem services. And yet, less than 2% of this amazing natural region is protected. What gives??? And how and why should you and your students care? Meet CPAWS at Nose Hill Park to unearth how relationships lie at the heart of ‘why grasslands’ matter now and
forever...

During this session, you will be invited into the heart of our prairie home and experience first-hand how our acclaimed CPAWS Why Grasslands? program engages all eight of Alberta’s core competencies. Journeying alongside ecological inquiry and prairie-sense-of-place, you will fully experience how your students will:

learn about Alberta’s geological formations
study Indigenous connections to the grasslands
discover the interrelationships of grassland organisms
learn about basic grassland ecological processes
explore current environmental issues
apply new knowledge to conserve and protect the environment

Join us for a journey of wonder and connection, and discover how grasslands CAN and WILL save the world!

Please come prepared to be active outside for 3 hours - appropriate clothing, footwear, water, and snacks. Further details will be provided to all registrants within 2 weeks of the session.

Speakers

Sheri Tarrington

Interpretation and Experience Manager, CPAWS Southern Alberta

For the past two decades, environmental education and conservation communications positions with Parks Canada and CPAWS Southern Alberta, have bolstered Sheri's belief that all humans are better humans when they wander, wonder and play outdoors! Possessing an honours degree in Canadian... Read More →

Vanessa Bilan

Vanessa Bilan, Environmental Education SpecialistVanessa is certified as an Apprentice Interpretive Hiking Guide with the Interpretive Guides Association (IGA). Childhood trips to the mountains grew into a passion and lead her to complete a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 11:15am MST
Nose Hill LIBRARY (Program Room)

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website cpaws-southernalberta.org/education

8:30am MST

CANCELLED The Causes of War, Realism and The New Cold War (Part 1)

The session’s thesis is that; “Idealistic Rhetoric aside, the causes of war can be reduced to self-interest and for the greater part, the self-interests of Realism.” Realism states that The International System has no governing authority, International Law is a reflection of power and therefore each state is required to make survival, security, power and wealth its priorities. In practice however a state’s policies are influenced by the self-interests of the ruling elite whose interests may or may not reflect the interests of the state. Where they do not, the Ruling Elite usually assume a faux Realist position as in Nixon and Kissinger’s continuance of the Vietnam War for personal political power (The Anna Chennault Affair) and in the Neoconservatives’ War in Iraq for ideological and financial self-interests. A contrary example of the elite taking a non-Realist stance is the offshoring of industry to China for corporate self-interests, which has led to China’s rise. Evidence from past wars, including Canada’s, will be given to support this thesis and participants will be asked to contribute their evidence that may confirm or contradict it. Those opposing war should know that arguing that a war will not accomplish professed humanitarian goals will have no effect on war planners, for humanitarian goals are not actual causes. Those supporting war should also know that professed humanitarian goals are not actual causes. And both should know that actual causes lie within the structure of the International System and some combination of the perceived self interests of nations, leaders and to some extent, citizens. Attendees will participate in a “student” activity discovering analogies between Historical and Current Conflicts and Realist Concepts, such as: Territorial Expansion, Hegemony, Appeasement, Vassalage, Divide & Conquer, Shifting Alliances, Balancing, Bandwagoning, Balance of Power, Rising Power, The Security Dilemma etc. The session and its concepts are very straightforward and suitable for all levels of knowledge.

Speakers

Greg Hunter

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 11:15am MST
Imperial 5 Hyatt

Social Studies (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

10:00am MST

Grow your own sprouts

Exploring how easy it is to grow your own sprouts for yourself at home or in your classroom. It's a cheap, easy and low input way to grow food wherever you are. This is a great way to show life cycle with littles, grow some of the ingredients in foods class, or for personal use.

Speakers

Lee Wynder

Lee lives with her husband on their developing homestead near Calgary where they raise their 4 boys, one who has spent close to 200 days admitted in the hospital and been on life support. She finds healing in poetry, the arts, and growing food.

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Telus 105 CTCC

Health & Wellness (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

10:00am MST

Technology in the Math Classroom | a look at Casio graphing calculators

Students across the province are beginning to try out Casio graphing calculators because of their user friendly operating system & affordable price. As teachers, it can be nerve wracking to see new models in our classroom. This talk takes a look at the models from the perspective of a teacher using them. Peter works with the models in his own classroom and provides support to other teachers using them. Applications of the calculators to current curricular outcomes & student experiences will be shared. There will also be a draw for some free stuff!

Speakers

Peter Hill

CPM Enterprises

Peter is a licensed minister, author, motivational speaker, and math teacher. During the school year, he teaches high school math in the city of Calgary. Outside of his teaching career, he is involved in the training, support, equipping and encouragement of an array of different leadership... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Telus 107 CTCC

Mathematics (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website cpm-e.com

10:00am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Waste and the Penguin World; A behind the scenes look at how we maintain our penguin pool

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Looking for ways to engage students in thinking about waste? In this session we will be investigating land and water waste. As part of this we will be discussing how to perform a waste audit with your class as well as taking a tour of our penguin filtration room. During the tour we will explore how much natural waste the penguin create and the challenges we face to manage it.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

10:00am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Conservation Science

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a conservation researcher looks like? Excited about making conservation connections in the classroom? Join staff from the Calgary Zoo as we lead you how we leverage our interdisciplinary expertise to protect wildlife in Canada and around the world. Hear tales from the field, learn conservation techniques and strategies to integrate this work into your classroom. This session will be a teaser of our new program Conservation Science.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

10:00am MST

Seeing Sound - an introduction to Cymatics

Welcome to Cymatics: the exploration of the shapes of sounds! Our entire reality—even light—is formed from vibration. In this session you will learn how sound effects our world, how even plants and planets make sound, how some sounds stimulate our vagus nerves and encourage immune boosts and healing, a brief history of the study of sound and even some simple experiments you can do with your children to demonstrate the physical nature of sound._x000D_
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Sound is everywhere—even if you can't hear it—and it is constantly effecting our bodies and our world. Being able to "see" sound drastically changes our perspective of what it is, what it means for us on a day-to-day basis and what it holds for our future. This session comes with some cool projects to do with your class that will change the way your students think about sound.

Speakers

Matt Boisvert

Matt Boisvert has been working with children of various ages for 20 years. He is an artist, early childhood educator and lectures on meditation and sound. He has spoken at almost every Alberta convention since 2015 and is greatly looking forward to presenting his lectures in person... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Macleod Hall C CTCC

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Health & Wellness (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website mattboisvert.ca/lectures

10:00am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Nature Journaling Through Destination Africa

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Immerse yourself in the warmth of Destination Africa while its resident animals inspire you in this workshop that will demonstrate strategies and techniques that combine art with scientific inquiry and open the door to descriptive writing. Be prepared to have fun and discover your inner artist as you slow down and appreciate the finer details around you. No previous artistic experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go!

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 12:45pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Language Arts (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

11:30am MST

Bringing Agriculture into the Classroom

From gate to plate, we educate! As the Alberta representative of Agriculture in the Classroom Canada, Agriculture for Life provides K-12 teachers with engaging programming materials to bring agriculture to life in the classroom! Join us to explore our collection of curriculum-linked resources including on-line and downloadable lesson plans, student publications, hands-on activities, and more. From classroom garden manuals and seed kits, to career exploration events and sustainability youth challenges, our student programs are designed to get students thinking critically about where their food comes as well as their place/role in the food system. We hope to engage, educate, and inspire both rural and urban students of all ages to understand the incredible depth and opportunity that agriculture affords in the province of Alberta and beyond.

Speakers

Nanita Blomquist

Education Manager, Agriculture For Life

Nanita grew up on a farm in central Alberta, where she still resides and farms with her family. With a passion for Agriculture, Nanita completed her B.Sc in Agriculture at the University of Alberta. With over 20 years of experience in the Agriculture industry, Nanita had the opportunity... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Imperial 1 Hyatt

Career & Technology Studies/Foundations (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.agricultureforlife.ca/

11:30am MST

Immersive Wildlife Education for Your Classroom!

Immerse yourself in the wild world of teaching wildlife, ecosystems, and land use with Inside Education! This interactive session will guide you through hands-on activities to engage students in meaningful learning about Alberta’s wildlife species, habitats, species at risk, and human interactions, while inspiring an environmental stewardship mentality.
This session not only leaves you with inspiration and new ideas to use in your classroom, but you will also gain access to newly developed interactive games that allow students to experience ecosystems by traveling through the Westcastle and Boreal regions of Alberta. Through the eyes of different organisms in the games, students immerse themselves in the wilderness and complete quests to experience life cycles, habitats, interspecific relationships, and human interactions firsthand.
Come along for the wild ride!

Speakers

Inside Education

BRINGING ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION TO LIFE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS SINCE 1985

Braeden Elenko

Inside Education

Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charity. We have been supporting teachers and students to think critically about environmental topics since 1985! With our no-cost teaching resources, youth summits, in-class and field programs, and professional... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Telus 109 CTCC

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.insideeducation.ca

11:30am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Numeracy in Asia

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Learn how math is at work at the zoo! While viewing our unique creatures we will identify how math goes into the caring for these animals. Through calculating area from schematic drawings, analyzing population trends and reproductive rates, to ensuring a healthy diet we will learn new ways to bring real world math to the classroom.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Mathematics (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html

11:30am MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Plant Trek

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Ever wondered where we get our food, the fibre for our clothes or even different building materials? Join us as we bring you through our conservatory to learn about our plants and their histories. Through this session we will provide you with an example of what our Edu-Trek field trips are like as well as provide additional project focuses to examine the link between science and social.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Social Studies (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

11:30am MST

Coulomb's law (Linking Classroom, Curriculum, Lab Activities and Diploma Exams)

This hands on session will allow teachers to try several different setups with Coulomb’s law. Some schools have lots of equipment and some do not. We can successfully test Coulomb’s Law in either case. We will discuss the assumptions behind the experiment and determine when those assumptions are valid.

Speakers

Barry Edgar

Physics

Coulomb's Law 2018 presentation pptx

Coulomb's law stations Palliser GETCA 2023 xlsx

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 2:15pm MST
Ideation 1 CTCC

Science (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:30am MST

CANCELLED The Causes of War, Realism and The New Cold War (Part 2)

This session tests the thesis that, Idealistic rhetoric aside, “the causes of war can be reduced to self-interest and for the greater part, the self-interests of Realism” (summarized by Thucydides as, “Right, as the world goes, is only in question between equals in power, while the strong do what they will and the weak suffer what they must”). Participants will be asked to comment on how well this thesis applies to New Cold War conflicts, including Canada’s role, in Panama, The Balkans, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Haiti, Venezuela, Ukraine and China. These case studies will illustrate Realist principles including, Balancing, Hegemony, Divide and Rule, Buck Passing, Appeasement, Vassal, Rising Power, Bleeding, the Security Dilemma, Offensive and Defensive Realism. Those opposing war should know that arguing that the war will not accomplish professed humanitarian goals will have no effect on war planners, for humanitarian goals are not actual causes. And those supporting war should also know that professed humanitarian goals are not actual causes. The session and its concepts are very straightforward and suitable for all levels of knowledge.

Speakers

Greg Hunter

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 2:15pm MST
Imperial 5 Hyatt

Social Studies (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:00pm MST

Connect to YOUR watershed!

Join the Elbow River Watershed Partnership and discover the different ways that you and your class can explore your watershed. Connect to Alberta's amazing landscapes and dive into how our choices on the landscape may impact water quality and quantity, and inspire students to consider ways they can protect their watershed at home, in school, and in their community.

Speakers

Joe Fowler

Joe Fowler has always been passionate about the outdoors and exploring Alberta's amazing landscapes. He has over ten years of science communication experience in a variety of forms, including art, interpretive theatre, inquiry based learning, and facilitating hands-on scientific... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Imperial 7 Hyatt

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website erwp.org

1:00pm MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: Bringing Citizen Science into the Classroom

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6
Looking for ways to get your students outside and engage them in real world science? Come explore Citizen Science, why it's important and how to incorporate it into your classroom. We will look at various classroom-ready Citizen Science initiatives then head out on to zoo grounds to test them. You will leave equipped to turn your students into citizen scientists!

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

1:00pm MST

(PRE-REG MAX 30) OFF-SITE Calgary Zoo: The One and Only Ivan; how stories stimulate inquiry

LOCATION: Calgary Zoo: 210 St. George's Dr NE; Calgary; T2E 7V6_x000D_
Want to spark your students’ curiosity? Want to help them develop their critical and creative thinking skills? You can do all of this with the power of storytelling! Both reading and producing stories can be powerful ways to engage students in the inquiry process. In this session, we will guide you on how to use storytelling in your classroom while examining how we accomplish this through our “One and Only Ivan” themed school program based on the book by Katherine Applegate.

Speakers

Conservation-Educators Calgary-Zoo

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Off-Site Off-Site see description for address.

Science (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required Yes
Pre-Registration Link www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html
Website www.calgaryzoo.com/programs/school-programs

1:00pm MST

STEM Education to Save The World

STEM Education can save the world and bring hope and excitement to learning along with building vital skills and attitudes for students and staff. STEM involves students participating in cross-disciplinary activities in (S)cience, (T)echnology, (E)ngineering, and (M)ath along with potential connections to many other subjects. With the draft K-6 curriculum including computer science and environmental stewardship and sustainability across all grades, integrating STEM activities with an environmental focus can be a great approach to meeting many of these curricular outcomes. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the value of STEM activities and will see examples of how schools can begin integrating a STEM approach in their schools.

Speakers

Nicole Felicitas

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Macleod Hall E3 CTCC

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Science (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No