The Grande Prairie Public School Division is reflecting on a recent trip that saw some Grade Sevens from Isabel Campbell Public School participating in a field study to learn more about the environment, in a hands-on way, outside the classroom.
According to the division, Grade Seven Science is all about exploration, taking students beyond the school walls to participate in outdoor education in nature, with the hope they will better understand their role in protecting it.
Recently, the Grade Sevens from Isabel Campbell had the unique chance to participate in a study with Inside Education, a non-profit that works to enhance science education across the province.
During their time with the non-profit, students learned about the role bees play in pollination and biodiversity at NWP’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre, learned how seeds are processed and the importance of agriculture with Foster’s Seed and Feed, and engaged with Elder Len Auger and local police officers to learn about Indigenous ways of life and the impact of agriculture.
Officials at the division say experiences like these help students connect what they learn in the classroom, with real-world examples and applications, which in turn deepens their understanding of science as a whole.
