This document provides information about education programs offered by the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation for the 2015/2016 school year. It describes several program options that bring hands-on learning about archaeology and grasslands ecosystems into classrooms or through field trips. Program topics include discovering archaeology, exploring grasslands, and investigating grasslands recovery. Contact information and booking details are provided to arrange a program.

1. Discover, Explore, and
Investigate with our
Education Programs
(Science and Social Studies linked)
2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
GLENBOW RANCH
PARK FOUNDATION
For more program information, please visit
our website at www.grpf.ca
BOOKING &
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bookings are accepted by phone or email. When
booking, please provide the following;
 School name
 Teacher name
 Grade
 Number of students and classes
 Program(s) requested
 Preferred dates
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to
secure each day booked. The balance is paid
following program delivery.
To book a program, or if you have any questions
about the programs offered, please contact us at
discoverarky@grpf.ca OR (403) 479-3991
discovergrasslands@grpf.ca OR (403) 479-3991
Preserving Our Past....Educating Our Future.
The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation is the non-
profit organization co-developing Glenbow Ranch
Provincial Park with the Government of Alberta.
Our exciting hands-on educational outreach
programs either come to your classroom or invite
you to visit the park, allowing your students to
experience the wonders of Alberta’s past and
peoples and explore the diversity of grasslands
ecosystems. Come join us!
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE ADDITIONAL COSTS & SPECIALS
Discover Archaeology is a truly unique, one-of-a
-kind program in Canada, that has engaged
Southern Alberta students in archaeology for over
12 years.
This program
instils a sense of
pride and wonder
in the human
history of Alberta.
Students will gain
an in-depth understanding of the past peoples and
cultures that have helped to shape Alberta. They
will also learn what archaeology is and why,
where, and how archaeological research and
excavations are carried out.
The Discover & Explore Grasslands programs
foster good practices of environmental and
cultural stewardship while using science-based
activities to educate students about one of the
most fragile and overexploited ecosystems in the
world. During
a hands-on in-
class or a
field trip
exploration,
students will
gain a deeper
understanding
of the dynamic nature of our grasslands
environment. Human interaction, including issues
related to management, overgrazing,
fragmentation and the intrusion of invasive plants
is discussed. Students will also gain an
appreciation for the native grasses, namely rough
fescue, that are at the heart of the landscape and
support a wide variety of life.
*IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ONLY
We bring the programs to you! To cover this cost,
there is a $75 transportation fee per day, to a
maximum of $150 per school when programs are
booked on consecutive days.
There is also a $50 set up fee per school.
Multiple grade/class bookings are encouraged. If
you book 5 or more consecutive days we will
waive the transportation fee!
Book two half day programs of the same type in
one day and pay a discounted rate of $300!

2. DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION
Kindergarten & Division One
In-class, half day, $160/class*, max 32 students
Division Two
In-class, half day, $160/class*, max 32 students
DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGY: INTRODUCTION PLUS
SIMULATED ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION!
Students learn archaeological excavation
techniques as they dig, record, and interpret their
finds at a simulated archaeological site.
Grades 3-6 Only
In-class, full day, $300/class*, max 32 students
DISCOVER GRASSLANDS: AN INTRODUCTION
Through hands-on exploration, students will
discover the secrets hidden within Alberta’s
grasslands. They will leave armed with a
completed workbook and the knowledge to act as
stewards for our grasslands.
Grade 4
In-class, half day, $160/class*, max 32 students
*NEW* EXPLORE GRASSLANDSDISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGY
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Select custom programs are available upon request
and have additional charges. Please enquire if you
wish to work with a programmer to design a
unique experience for your students!
Kindergarten & Division One programs focus on
the basic concepts of cultural identity; past,
present, and future; and order in archaeology. The
programs explore cultural diversity relevant to the
curricula studied in each grade (including a variety
of Canada’s historical and native peoples, as well
as components from the international Grade 3
curriculum).
Division Two programs focus on local and
regional cultural identities in Alberta and Canada.
Grade 4 students are introduced to 11,000 years of
life in Alberta. From native life, to the fur trade and
European settlement, station work and
excavations provide students with insight into
Alberta's history and ancestry from an
archaeologist's point of view. Through station work
and excavations, Grade 5 students
examine Canadian history and peoples
through archaeology. Grade 6 students explore the
science of archaeology. From survey to lab work,
they look at how and why archaeologists make the
decisions they do.
Grade One: 1.2 Moving Forward with the Past
Grade Two: 2.1 Canada’s Dynamic Communities
Grade Three: 3.1 Communities in the World
Grade Four: All outcomes in Alberta: The Land,
Histories and Stories
Grade Five: All outcomes in Canada: The Land,
Histories and Stories
Grade Six: 6.2 Historical Models of
Democracy: Ancient Athens and
the Iroquois Confederacy (and
Science Topic D: Evidence and
Investigation)
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
EXPLORE GRASSLANDS: FIELD STUDY
Come visit the Park! Let our program leaders guide
your students through activities and studies while
immersed in the grasslands environment.
Division Two & Grade 7
Field study, $160/class*, max 32 students
*Coming Soon* INVESTIGATE GRASSLANDS!
Division Two - Estimated arrival for Spring 2016.
We are excited to partner with the Shell
Grasslands Recovery Project to provide an up-close
look at grasslands remediation. Your scientists-in-
training will use specialized instruments and
techniques to conduct studies in plots situated
within a real research project site. Please enquire
in spring of 2016 to see what opportunities exist!
DISCOVER ARCHAEOLOGY
DISCOVER GRASSLANDS CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Grade Four Science:
Topic A - Waste and Our World
Topic E - Plant Growth and Changes
Social Studies: 4.1 Alberta: A sense of the land
Grade Five Science:
Topic D - Weather Watch
Grade Six Science:
Topic A - Air and Aerodynamics
Topic B- Flight
Grade Seven Science:
Unit B - Plants for Food and Fiber
*All in-class programs have transportation and
set up fees (see reverse). GST is additional to the
base price of all programs.