Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada)

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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.

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2014-2015

Honorable Mention

2013-2014

Honorable Mention

2012-2013

2011-2012

Honorable Mention

2010-2011

2009-2010

Honorable Mention

Programs by Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada)

NEW Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit

During this NEW virtual tour you’ll learn about the science of palaeontology while exploring our galleries and getting an up-close look at our fossil collection.

A Museum at Work

Are your students considering their futures? In this career-oriented program, Senior Museum staff will share insights about resume building, interviewing skills, working as a team, and other valuable tips for building a career. ...

Dino Safari

From T. rex to Triceratops, it’s time to search for some pre-historic friends! Meet the dinosaurs of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology’s world-famous Dinosaur Hall on our Dino Safari! Pre-schoolers will learn about the different types of ...

Discovering Dinosaurs

This tour of Dinosaur Hall introduces young participants to many different dinosaurs that lived in ancient Alberta. Each stop explores a different curriculum concept like carnivores and herbivores, predators and prey, or plants and the ancient...

Distance Learning Information Session

New to distance learning, or curious about our programs? In this session we will showcase some of our interactive, innovative, and award-winning programming, answer your questions about video conferencing!

PIQ: Test Your Palaeo Intelligence

Test your students’ palaeo knowledge! Working in teams to complete educational games, students must help their dinosaur escape from an erupting volcano.

Rockin' World Resources

Join us as we delve into the subjects of geography, geology and palaeontology in this 45 minute exploration of the rich fossil heritage of Alberta.

Secrets of the Lost Quarry

Solve the mystery of an excavation site lost to the world over 100 years ago! Travel into the heart of the Canadian Badlands searching for clues, fossils, and knowledge of Alberta’s heritage.

Up Close and Palaeo

Learn about the science of palaeontology first-hand from our world-renowned palaeontologists through an interactive and engaging interview hosted by a Science Educator.

Up Close and Palaeo Jr.

Watch as your students are inspired by each other’s curiosity. A Science Educator will introduce students to the science of palaeontology, and then, your students drive the program with their questions.

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Bookings tyrrell.bookings@gov.ab.ca
Box 7500
Drumheller Alberta T0J 0Y0
1-403-823-7707
Canada

http://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/programs/distance_learning.htm

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (Canada) cover:

Social Studies/History
Sciences

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

I have taken part in many video conferences and your presentations combination of animation, exhibits, the presenters knowledge, preparedness and enthusiasm made this an enjoyable and educational activity. T.A. Norris Middle School

I was blown away by the presentation. The integration of various aspects of media were such an asset to the learning. Parkallen School

The Students were vibrating with excitement and they are asking when we can do it again. It was FABULOUS! Vulcan Prairieview Elementary

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