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Each Science-In-A-Crate is a one-of-a-kind resource that will bring science to life in any learning environment. Trunk-sized crates come brimming with seven irresistible activities based on Alberta curriculum. These activities follow a storyline, illustrate science concepts and link to real-world applications. The minds-on, hands-on activities engage many learning styles and diverse needs.

Crates bring a wealth of easy-to-use resources right to your door. They also contain an Activity Guide complete with curriculum connections, activity overviews, and an introduction to careers in science and technology. All shipping costs are included in the $50 booking fee.

Learning About My Environment and Community	Use of Materials in My Environment and Community	Familiar Places in My Environment	Other
Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment Jr. Palaeontologist	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment Jr. Palaeontologist	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment Jr. Palaeontologist	Gold Rush to 10
Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment The activities in this crate encourage students to discover and deepen their understanding about the environment, investigate ways natural and human-made things in our environment interact, and explore how we are a part of the environment. As part of our Aboriginal Ways of Knowing series, the activities within this crate honour and acknowledge the traditional ways of First Nations people, while introducing students to the norms, beliefs, values, and conventions of Western science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Jr. Palaeontologist Ever Wonder who studies dinosaurs? Dig into the world of paleontology... excavate a fossil dig site, create a cast of prehistoric life, build a life-sized dinosaur skeleton, design a dinosaur's epidermis and see how long it takes to sprint the length of a diplodocus. Full product description and availability *Developed in Collaboration With Royal Tyrrell Museum* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment The activities in this crate encourage students to discover and deepen their understanding about the environment, investigate ways natural and human-made things in our environment interact, and explore how we are a part of the environment. As part of our Aboriginal Ways of Knowing series, the activities within this crate honour and acknowledge the traditional ways of First Nations people, while introducing students to the norms, beliefs, values, and conventions of Western science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Jr. Palaeontologist Ever Wonder who studies dinosaurs? Dig into the world of paleontology... excavate a fossil dig site, create a cast of prehistoric life, build a life-sized dinosaur skeleton, design a dinosaur's epidermis and see how long it takes to sprint the length of a diplodocus. Full product description and availability *Developed in Collaboration With Royal Tyrrell Museum* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment The activities in this crate encourage students to discover and deepen their understanding about the environment, investigate ways natural and human-made things in our environment interact, and explore how we are a part of the environment. As part of our Aboriginal Ways of Knowing series, the activities within this crate honour and acknowledge the traditional ways of First Nations people, while introducing students to the norms, beliefs, values, and conventions of Western science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Jr. Palaeontologist Ever Wonder who studies dinosaurs? Dig into the world of paleontology... excavate a fossil dig site, create a cast of prehistoric life, build a life-sized dinosaur skeleton, design a dinosaur's epidermis and see how long it takes to sprint the length of a diplodocus. Full product description and availability *Developed in Collaboration With Royal Tyrrell Museum* Gold Rush to 10 Join Mr. Lemon and his four-legged pal, Jenny, as he searches the mountain regions for his lost gold mine. This quest “to get to 10” invites students to count, build and compare sets of objects, explore the patterns and relations in our numbering system, classify and describe the attributes of objects, build 3D shapes, and represent number operations through play and the use of manipulatives. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Imperial Oil Foundation* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Creating Color	Seasonal Changes	Building Things	Senses	Needs of Plants & Animals	Other Curriculum
Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Colour Talking Circle			Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: The Senses	Grassland Gatherings
Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Colour Talking Circle Ever Wonder how colour can be extracted from plants and used to colour porcupine quills? This colourful crate is based on the Aboriginal talking circle. Participants are encouraged to share stories as they explore coloured materials and their properties. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: The Senses Traditional ways of knowing rely heavily on the use of senses to learn about the world. Students will use their senses to make observations throughout all the activities in this crate and learn how songs and music are linked to the traditions and histories of Aboriginal people. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Shell Canada Limited* Grassland Gatherings Become a junior wildlife biologist and explore the needs of plants and animals in the grassland regions of southern Alberta. Observe and classify some of the different species that make their home in this area and check out their habitats. Learn how they must adapt to the conditions around them in order to survive and identify their interdependency upon one another. Find out ways in which they are valued as living things and recognize how we must provide for those plants and animals in our care. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Operation Grassland Community* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Exploring Liquids	Buoyancy & Boats	Magnetism	Hot & Cold Temperatures	Small Crawling & Flying Creatures	Other Curriculum
	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Little Moccasin's Boat Adventure	Pirates of the Lodestone		Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters
Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Little Moccasin's Boat Adventure Hayley Little Moccasin is going on a boat trip with her Grandpa. Along the way, they meet with friends who teach them about building Voyageur canoes, umiaks and kayaks. They also discover how to set a fishing net using floaters and sinkers. Build and test designs as you learn along with Hayley. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations* Pirates of the Lodestone Arr, matey! This pirate-themed crate has participants navigating a treasure map with a compass, creating floating rafts and trying to trap the pirate Captain Repel as they learn about magnetism. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Imperial Oil Foundation* Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters Ever Wonder about the critters in your garden? With Ernie the Earthworm as your guide, examine real critters and plastic models to identify insect characteristics. Investigate the importance of being inconspicuous and create your own camouflaged critter. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Monsanto* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Rocks & Minerals	Building with a Variety of Materials	Testing Materials & Designs	Hearing & Sound	Animal Life Cycles	Other Curriculum
Rock Stars & Mineral Superheroes	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii	Making Waves: Hearing & Sound	Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters F.A.R.M.S.: Farm Animal Relationship Monitoring System
Rock Stars & Mineral Superheroes Ever Wonder how geologists make sense of nature’s foundation? In this crate students will discover the processes involved in rock formation, along with the differences between rocks and minerals. They will also have the opportunity to test for colour hardness and luster. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Alberta Innovation and Science* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii Gather around Hayley Little Moccasin’s Great Grandmother as she tells the stories of the great iinii or buffalo. Understand and respect practical Aboriginal ways of knowing and link this knowledge with the science of testing materials and designs using a variety of building materials. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii Gather around Hayley Little Moccasin’s Great Grandmother as she tells the stories of the great iinii or buffalo. Understand and respect practical Aboriginal ways of knowing and link this knowledge with the science of testing materials and designs using a variety of building materials. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc* Making Waves: Hearing & Sound Follow Crash the Robot as he prepares to make a movie about sound. Activities range from experimenting with instruments and monkeying around at the zoo to soundproofing a recording studio and learning about how sound travels through solids, liquids and gases. You will think about different forms of communication, sounds made by vibrations, the dangers of exposure to loud sounds and the range of hearing among animals and humans. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Allard Foundation* Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters Ever Wonder about the critters in your garden? With Ernie the Earthworm as your guide, examine real critters and plastic models to identify insect characteristics. Investigate the importance of being inconspicuous and create your own camouflaged critter. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Monsanto* F.A.R.M.S.: Farm Animal Relationship Monitoring System With seven hands-on activity centres, this crate immerses grade 3 students into farm life where they help Jo observe some common and not-so-common animals found on her farm. Students discover and deepen their understanding about animals – animal adaptation to different environments, life cycles, and requirements for their care. Let’s help Jo out on her farm!! Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Imperial Oil Foundation and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Waste & Our World	Wheels & Levers	Building Devices & Wheels That Move	Light & Shadows	Plant Growth & Changes	Other Curriculum
Waste World	Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival	Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival	Leonardo's Engineering Academy of Light and Shadows		Math-A-Magic
Waste World The president of WasteWorld, a large waste company, has a challenge for your students. With this crate students will form companies and compete to win a contract to find solutions to waste issues in their community. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and Alberta Environment* Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival Did you know that mechanical engineers are behind the rides you love at the carnival? Using simple machines such as pulleys, levers and gears, students analyze seven carnival rides and are asked to improve upon their design. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Schulich School of Engineering and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival Did you know that mechanical engineers are behind the rides you love at the carnival? Using simple machines such as pulleys, levers and gears, students analyze seven carnival rides and are asked to improve upon their design. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Schulich School of Engineering and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Leonardo's Engineering Academy of Light and Shadows Leonardo da Vinci was an architect, scientist, and engineer who combined scientific intellect with artistic creativity to produce hundreds of designs. As optical engineers training at Leonardo’s Engineering Academy of Light and Shadows, you will learn the basic concepts of light and shadows and test Leonardo’s theories. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Math-A-Magic Explore the intrigue of mathematics! Have fun with puzzles as you learn about logic, geometry and probability while exploring activities that solve practical problems. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Chevron Canada* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Electricity & Magnetism	Mechanisms Using Electricty	Classroom Chemistry	Weather Watch	Wetland Ecosystem	Other Curriculum
Power Productions		Whoops: Unexpected Discoveries in Chemical Engineering	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Teaching Time, Weather on the Trapline		Math-A-Magic
Power Productions Power Productions is a large theatre company that needs help! Students take on the role of electrical apprentices hired to complete a to-do list of seven jobs in order to get the theatre in working order, ready for the show. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from EPCOR Utilities Inc.* Whoops: Unexpected Discoveries in Chemical Engineering Today’s chemical engineers are spearheading new discoveries in energy, materials, manufacturing, consumer products, medicine, biotechnology, microelectronics, and environmental solutions… sometimes those discoveries are unexpected and surprising! Within this crate students will observe, investigate, infer and question while completing experiments introduced by seven chemical engineers and their serendipitous “whoops!” discoveries. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Teaching Time, Weather on the Trapline Join Clifford and his Mooshum out on the trapline to learn about weather. Students will test different fabrics, describe the effects of the Sun's energy on seasonal changes, learn how important observation is when forecasting weather, understand and recognize different climates, describe how dew comes from the air, use digital equipment to measure and track local weather, and describe how uneven heating and cooling affects air movement. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. The funding for this translation is provided by the Government of Alberta and Canada under the Agreement on French Language Services. L’appui pour cette traduction est fournit par le Gouvernement de l’Alberta et Canada sous l’Entente sur les services en français. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Nexen Inc and Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations* Math-A-Magic Explore the intrigue of mathematics! Have fun with puzzles as you learn about logic, geometry and probability while exploring activities that solve practical problems. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Chevron Canada* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Air & Aerodynamics	Flight	Sky Science	Evidence & Investigation	Trees & Forest	Other Curriculum
Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering	Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering	Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Lessons from the Sky	Enviro-Files Enviro-Files II The Griffin Inquest		Math-A-Magic
Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering Can you explain how living creatures and heavier-than-air machines fly? Discover answers to “How do they do that?” by exploring the principles of flight, the four forces that affect objects moving through the air, and the concepts of aerodynamics and design. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and Schulich School of Engineering and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering Can you explain how living creatures and heavier-than-air machines fly? Discover answers to “How do they do that?” by exploring the principles of flight, the four forces that affect objects moving through the air, and the concepts of aerodynamics and design. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and Schulich School of Engineering and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Lessons from the Sky In seven beautifully illustrated activities students will use models and stories to develop their understanding of astronomical objects in the sky. Students will learn about the motion and characteristics of stars, and the Moon; explore the rela tive position and motion of objects in space; and model seasonal cycles and phases of the moon. As part of Science Alberta Foundation's Ways of Knowing series, this crate honours Aboriginal perspectives in the study of science. The funding for this translation is provided by the Government of Alberta and Canada under the Agreement on French Language Services. L’appui pour cette traduction est fournit par le Gouvernement de l’Alberta et Canada sous l’Entente sur les services en français. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Syncrude Canada Limited* Enviro-Files Join Brooke and Sandy as they meet with a series of disturbing environmental events. Are the incidents natural events or have crimes been committed? Search for clues and draw conclusions based on evidence. Test water and soil quality, match bullets and examine autopsy reports. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Suncor Energy Inc.* Enviro-Files II EverWonder how environmental scientists analyze unusual occurrences? Help Emily and David solve seven “eco-mysteries.” Examine oxygen content in water, conduct a population sampling study, view tissue samples and review autopsy results to determine the cause of wildlife death. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Alberta Ecotrust Foundation* The Griffin Inquest A pipeline explosion. A late night phone call. A threatening letter. Six Suspects. Use forensic techniques in the areas of fingerprints, fiber analysis, footwear impressions, tire impressions, soil analysis and questioned documents to help Sergeant Richardson and her forensic team discover the true identity of the perpetrator in “The Griffin Inquest.” Three levels allow you to differentiate instruction! Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from the Brawn Foundation* Math-A-Magic Explore the intrigue of mathematics! Have fun with puzzles as you learn about logic, geometry and probability while exploring activities that solve practical problems. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Chevron Canada* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Interactions & Ecosystems	Plants For Food & Fibre	Heat & Temperature	Structure & Forces	Planet Earth	Other Curriculum
		Journey to the Centre of the Resevoir		Geologist's Boot Camp: Discovery at Mine #909
Journey to the Centre of the Resevoir Join superhero Joules Therm and become a technology expert in enhanced oil recovery… learn about heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; check out the effect of heat on the motion of particles in matter and the viscosity of fluids; investigate the thermal conductivity of different materials and digitally graph the differences between insulators and conductors; participate in the Heat Ambush Game to reach the Centre of the Reservoir. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from ConocoPhillips and Schulich School of Engineering and The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)* Geologist's Boot Camp: Discovery at Mine #909 New minerals and rocks have been discovered in an abandoned mineshaft in northern Alberta and the town council has asked budding geologists to identify three unknown minerals and rocks. But to learn about the unique properties of rocks and minerals and how they are formed, you will first attend geologist's boot camp! Full product description and availability Made possible through funding from Anadarko Canada Corporation and Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG) and Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG) and Schlumberger Canada Ltd. Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Mix & Flow of Matter	Cells & Systems	Light & Optical Systems	Mechanical Systems	Freshwater & Saltwater Systems	Other Curriculum
		Get Focused on Light & Optics	Mega-Machines
Get Focused on Light & Optics Ever Wonder how your optometrist knows what lenses to use in your glasses? Explore the nature of light and optical systems through the eyes of an optometrist. Use observation skills to see into the human eye. Discover how lenses correct vision and investigate properties of light with lasers, lenses and mirrors. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Alberta Association of Optometrists and Essilor and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care* Mega-Machines Take a hands-on look at the principles of simple machines. Participants examine and manipulate levers, pulleys, gears, hydraulics and inclined planes to see how these simple machines make up the heart of some of the mega-machines found in the oil sands today. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from the Brawn Foundation* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Biological Diversity	Matter & Chemical Change	Environmental Chemistry	Electrical Principles & Technologies	Space Exploration	Other Curriculum
Extreme Alberta Challenge (English) Extreme Alberta Challenge (French)	Environmental ER	Environmental ER
Extreme Alberta Challenge (English) Ever Wonder how planning a multi-leg adventure race might affect plant and animal species in Alberta’s natural spaces? Students perform the necessary environmental assessments and analyze the outcomes. Activities showcase real-life examples of field research techniques, species at-risk in Alberta and species/habitat management practices. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Friends of Science Alberta Foundation* Extreme Alberta Challenge (French) Ever wonder how planning a multi-leg adventure race might affect plant and animal species in Alberta’s natural spaces? Students perform the necessary environmental assessments and analyze the outcomes. Activities showcase real-life examples of fi eld research techniques, species at-risk in Alberta and species/habitat management practices. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Friends of Science Alberta Foundation* Environmental ER There has been a pipeline breach. Discover the importance of science during an emergency response to an oil spill by becoming a specialist in disciplines including chemistry, wildlife biology, aquatic ecology, hydrogeology, soil sciences, environmental toxicology and oil recovery. Use this knowledge to decide on the best options for clean-up and long-term study of this oil spill. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Dow Chemical Canada* Environmental ER There has been a pipeline breach. Discover the importance of science during an emergency response to an oil spill by becoming a specialist in disciplines including chemistry, wildlife biology, aquatic ecology, hydrogeology, soil sciences, environmental toxicology and oil recovery. Use this knowledge to decide on the best options for clean-up and long-term study of this oil spill. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Dow Chemical Canada* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

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					Collision Scene Investigation (Math & Physics)
Collision Scene Investigation (Math & Physics) This is CSI for teenagers! Assume the role of a collision reconstructionist, employing the scientific principles and mathematical practices used at present-day collision scene investigations. After evidence has been collected and analyzed, students will answer questions that challenge them to make interpretations of the data obtained. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from Actuarial Foundation of Canada* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

Understanding Common Energy Conversion Systems					Other Curriculum
E-Factor: Common Energy Conversion Systems
E-Factor: Common Energy Conversion Systems From finding out about alternative energy and fuel efficiency to counting calories and comparing chemical reactions, E-Factor examines all aspects of energy in our everyday lives. Using a series of magazine articles, and showcasing career choices, students tackle topics that include budgeting their energy use to experimenting with generation of alternative energy, calculating their maximum daily caloric intake to measuring fuel efficiency of cars, and even inventing a unique energy-saving appliance. Full product description and availability *Made possible through funding from EPCOR Utilities Inc.* Please select a crate Select your grade level and then click on a crate to find detailed information and proceed to booking.

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Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment

Jr. Palaeontologist

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment

Jr. Palaeontologist

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Sharing Our Environment

Jr. Palaeontologist

Gold Rush to 10

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Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Colour Talking Circle

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: The Senses

Grassland Gatherings

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Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Little Moccasin's Boat Adventure

Pirates of the Lodestone

Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters

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Rock Stars & Mineral Superheroes

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Stories of the Iinii

Making Waves: Hearing & Sound

Down Under: Discover Crawly Critters

F.A.R.M.S.: Farm Animal Relationship Monitoring System

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Waste World

Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival

Wanted: Engineers for Salazar's Carnival

Leonardo's Engineering Academy of Light and Shadows

Math-A-Magic

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Power Productions

Whoops: Unexpected Discoveries in Chemical Engineering

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Teaching Time, Weather on the Trapline

Math-A-Magic

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Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering

Crash Landing: Aeronautical Engineering

Aboriginal Ways of Knowing: Lessons from the Sky

Enviro-Files

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The Griffin Inquest

Math-A-Magic

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Journey to the Centre of the Resevoir

Geologist's Boot Camp: Discovery at Mine #909

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Get Focused on Light & Optics

Mega-Machines

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Extreme Alberta Challenge (English)

Extreme Alberta Challenge (French)

Environmental ER

Environmental ER

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Collision Scene Investigation (Math & Physics)

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E-Factor: Common Energy Conversion Systems

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