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Program Flyer: Up Close and Palaeo
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada) | |
| Contact Information |
Deanne Zariski - Bookings Officer deanne.zariski@gov.ab.ca Box 7500 Drumheller, Alberta T0J 0Y0 Canada Phone: 1-403-823-7707 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
 based on 5 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 35 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | None | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Mathematics, Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History | |
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| Program Description | Discover the science of palaeontology by interacting with a Museum scientist and educator in this 45-minute videoconferencing program. Students will generate questions based on a provided set of division topics. Our staff will deliver the session using animations, video clips, images and fossils (via a document camera) to enhance the delivery of this curriculum-fit program. | |
| Program Format | The program begins with an introduction to the palaeontologist and palaeontology. The questions are then posed by the students in order, and the palaeontologists' response may include supplemental multimedia (i.e. video, animation, images, document camera). The program is concluded with 5 to 10 minutes of impromptu questioning. | |
| Objectives |
The participants will:- gain a greater understanding of the field of palaeontology - have the opportunity to engage in a discussion with an expert regarding palaeontology - gain a greater appreciation for the history of life on Earth and the historical resources associated with that history |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
All grades: A1: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry; A2: Understanding about scientific inquiry; E2: Understanding about science and technology; G1: Science as a human endeavor 9-12: C1: The cell; C2: Molecular basis of heredity; C3: Biological evolution; C4: Interdependence of organisms; C5: Matter, energy, and organization in living systems; C5: Behavior of organisms; F2: Population growth; G2: Nature of scientific knowledge; G3: Historical perspectives |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
Alberta Grade 9 Science: Biological Diversity Grade 10 Science 10: Energy Flow in Global Systems Grade 11 Science 20: The Changing Earth Changes in Living Systems Biology 20: The Biosphere Grade 12 Biology 30: Changes in Populations and Communities |
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| Program Length | 45 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Date/Time Notes |
Up Close and Palaeo is available Tuesdays through Fridays on a limited basis. This program is offered the third week of September through to the third weekend in May, due to the unavailability of our researchers during the summer months. Please note that we do not conduct programming on Mondays. All bookings must be placed with minimum 7 days advance notice. Please visit our online calendar to determine an available date and time: http://www.vcscheduler.ca/tyrrell.htm Once you have determined your date and time, you may return to CILC to complete your booking. |
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $185.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $115.00 What's this? |
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| Program Fee Notes |
This program is $185.00 CND. Please note that payment is required by credit card. |
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| Cancellation Policy | Cancellations made 24 hours prior to your connection test will result in a full refund. Cancellations made after a successful connection test will result in no refund being issued. If your connection test is unsuccessful a full refund will be issued. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Videotaping of our programming is prohibited without prior, written permission. | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider |
The Royal Tyrrell Museum broadcasts over IP (given notice a bridge can be arranged for ISDN connections). The Tyrrell recommends schools within Alberta dial 768 kbps, while schools outside Alberta connect at no more than 512 kbps. |
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