Up Close and Palaeo Jr.

by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada)

Time to get up close…to palaeontology! Explore the process of fossilization and the differences between the types of fossils. Take a look behind the scenes to follow the journey of a fossil from its discovery, excavation in the field, and preparation at the Museum. The program concludes with an interactive Q&A period where we use images, videos, and real fossils to complement our responses.
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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $135.00
Point to Point Premium: $125.00

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3. Program fee: $125.00 CAD. Please note that payment is required by credit card and must be made prior to the program date. If you cannot meet these requirements contact us to discuss an alternative payment method.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Sciences, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

All bookings must be placed with minimum 7 BUSINESS days advance notice. Please click here to check our availability before you request a time. Once you have determined your date and time, you may return to CILC to complete your booking.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be granted for cancellation requests received at least 24 hours prior to your program.

About This Provider

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada)

Drumheller, Alberta
Canada

The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is Canada's only museum dedicated to the science of palaeontology and to celebrating the history and spectacular diversity of life on Earth - from the tiniest grains of pollen to the mightiest dinosaur. Housing over 170,000 individual specimens, the Museum is internationally renowned for its palaeontological research, collection of extraordinary educational and scientific value, and dynamic galleries.
Through award-winning and innovative Distance Learning programs delivered from the Canadian Badlands, your students can connect to experts who will inspire them with creative, fun, and educational activities.

Live from our Distance Learning Studio we offer programs for schools, homeschool students, and public sites. We also offer free Information Sessions for teachers and educators that want to learn more about what we offer. Initially launched in 2006, we have connected to over 130,000 participants in 4,700 programs to Canada, the United States, and around the world! We are proud to be a recipient of the CILC Pinnacle Award Hall of Fame!

We use Zoom software to connect, but are able to accommodate other platforms. We can connect to a single group or multiple connections at once.

***SEASONAL SCHOOL WEBCASTS are happening throughout the school year. Check out the schedule here:
https://tyrrellmuseum.com/learn/distance_learning/school_webcasts

Contact:
Bookings
tyrrell.bookings@gov.ab.ca
1-403-823-7707

Program Details

Format

The program begins with an introduction to the science of palaeontology, followed by a brief tour of the museum and examinations of actual fossils. Students will then ask their questions, and the educator's response may include supplemental multimedia (i.e. video, animation, images and fossils).

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

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NS.K-4.1 - Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry

NS.K-4.2 - Physical Science
Properties of objects and materials

NS.K-4.3 - Life Science
Characteristics of organisms
Life cycles of organisms
Organisms and their environments

NS.K-4.4 - Earth and Space Science
Properties of earth materials

NS.K-4.5 - Science and Technology
Understanding about science and technology
Abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans

NS.K-4.6 - Personal and Social Perspectives
Characteristics and changes in populations
Changes in environments
Science and technology in local challenges

NS.K-4.7 - History of Nature and Science
Science as a human endeavor

NS.5-8.1 - Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.5-8.3 - Life Science
Structure and function in living systems
Reproduction and heredity
Regulation and behavior
Populations and ecosystems
Diversity and adaptations of organisms

NS.5-8.4 - Earth and Space Science
Structure of the earth system
Earth’s history

NS.5-8.5 - Science and Technology
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology

NS.5-8.6 - Personal and Social Perspectives
Populations, resources, and environments
Science and technology in society

NS.5-8.7 - History of Nature and Science
Science as a human endeavor
Nature of science
History of science

NS.9.1 - Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.9.3 - Life Science
The cell
Molecular basis of heredity
Biological evolution
Interdependence of organisms
Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
Behavior of organisms

NS.9.4 - Earth and Space Science
Energy in the earth system
Geochemical cycles
Origin and evolution of the earth system
Origin and evolution of the universe

NS.9.5 - Science and Technology
Abilities of technological design
Understandings about science and technology

NS.9.6 - Personal and Social Perspectives
Population growth
Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges

NS.9.7 - History and Nature of Science
Science as a human endeavor
Nature of scientific knowledge
Historical perspectives

State Standards

Alberta:
Kindergarten - Environment and Community Awareness
Grade 1 - Science - Seasonal Changes; Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 - Science - Small Crawling and Flying Animals
Grade 3 - Science - Rocks and Minerals; Animal Life Cycles
Grade 4 - Social Studies - Alberta: The Land, Histories and Stories
Grade 5 - Social Studies - Canada: The Land, Histories and Stories
Grade 6 - Science - Evidence and Investigation
Grades 4-6 - Health - Life Careers
Grade 7 - Science - Interactions and Ecosystems; Planet Earth
Grade 8 - Science - Freshwater and Saltwater Systems
Grade 9 - Science - Biological Diversity