Conservation Science (10-12)

How can science, creativity, and community action come together to protect wildlife and wild spaces? Join us as we explore the many perspectives that are required to support species and ecosystems around the world. Get an inside look into the planning and execution of some of the Wilder Institute’s active research initiatives. Along the way, students will have the opportunity to analyze real scientific data, evaluate conservation plans, and discover how a wide range of careers and perspectives contribute to conservation efforts both locally and globally. 

Location: In a designated zoo classroom and outdoors
Length: 4 hours
Program times: 10:00 a.m.
Maximum students: 37
Cost:

• October-March: $365
• April: $375

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Curricular Connections

This program is designed to complement Alberta grade 10-12 Social Studies and Science curriculum.   

Social Studies “Strands”: 

• “The Land: Places and People.” – exploring the dynamic relationship that human have with the land, places, and environments. 

• “Power, Authority, and Decision Making” – Examining multiple perspectives helps students to consider how these concepts impact individuals, relationship, communities, and nations.  

Social Studies “Dimensions of Thinking” 

• Critical Thinking – inquiry, analysis, and evaluation resulting in reasoned judgement. 

• Creative Thinking – making connections among ideas. 

• Historical Thinking – rethinking past assumptions to reimaging the present and future 

• Metacognition – critical self-awareness to identify, monitor, and minimize impact of biases 

Science 

• Ecosystems and Population Change (Bio 20) 

• Changes in Living Systems (Sci 20) 

• Energy & the Environment (Sci 30) 

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