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Enrichment Links for Grades 1 and 2

Beyond the Classroom
Storybook Theatre
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary's Storybook Theatre presents Peter Pan, the Musical running from November 28, 2014- December 22,2014
Please visit the website at http://storybooktheatre.org/peterpan for ticket information.
Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Fort MacLeod, AB
Located northwest of Fort MacLeod, Head Smashed-In represents the oldest and largest buffalo jump in the world. This important site is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
FAMILY FIELD TRIP IDEAS WITH A CURRICULAR FOCUS!
MANY OF US ARE TRAVELLING ON THE WEEKENDS, TO AND FROM RODEOS, GROCERY SHOPPING OR VISITING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF EDUCATIONAL STOPS THAT YOU COULD MAKE ALONG THE WAY!
The following locations are suggestions based on curricular links. Please contact individual sites to determine locations, price and safety regulations.
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Bodo Archaeological Site
Bodo, Alberta
The Bodo Archaeological Site in Bodo, Alberta offers a fascinating window into the lives of First Nations people on the Prairies. The Bodo site follows First Nation settlements through the ages, based on archaeological evidence found only a few feet beneath the surface of the ground! Visit the BAS website for tours, resources and dig information.
www.bodoarchaeology.com
Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
Red Deer, Alberta
The Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery runs a variety of programs and exhibits featuring
Visit the Red Deer MAG for Saturday family programming.
http://www.reddeermuseum.com/programs/magsaturdays/
Science
Telus Spark Centre
Calgary, Alberta
Does your child love to explore the world around them? The next time you are in the city, consider a visit to the Telus Spark Centre! There are featured activities every day, seasonal events as well as registered programs and camps. Visit the links below for specific information or visit http://www.sparkscience.ca/ to explore what the Telus Spark Centre has to offer.
Daily Programs
Registered programs
Movies and Planetarium Shows
Royal Alberta Museum
Edmonton, Alberta
In addition to the permanent exhibits and collections, the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton offers special programming for families. Programs change on a monthly basis so check in often for a theme that speaks to you and your family! Exhibits and programs compliment both Social Studies and Science from K-12. Please visit the museum website for hours, admission and program information.
http://www.royalalbertamuseum.ca/events/programs/forFamilies.cfm
Canmore Cave Tours
Canmore, Alberta
The Rat's Nest Cave, a 4 km cave network located below Grotto Mountain near Canmore is one of our province's best kept secrets. Canmore Cave Tours offers a variety of activities for adults and youth (age 10 and over).
http://www.canmorecavetours.com/
Social Studies
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ELA
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Science
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