Education Resources
The following resources are available from Sustainable Resource Development
to support school-and-community based educational programs in Alberta.
Resources may be available in both print and online formats; however,
print copies are available to Alberta educators only and are free of
charge. Quantities are limited to a single copy per school/organization
unless otherwise stated.
To request materials, submit the order form below:
Via mail, fax or email to:
For additional environmental resources, available to all Alberta educators,
please visit:
Land & Forest
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Title |
Description |
Audience |
Outdoors It's Yours! |
Designed to help instil a sense of stewardship within Alberta 's youth between the ages of six and twelve by promoting the appreciation and responsible use of our public lands, forests, fish and wildlife.
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General |
Alberta Forestry Quick Facts |
An information card presenting some unique facts about Alberta 's forests. |
General |
Alberta Topography Poster |
Poster showcasing the Alberta landscape through the use of a computer image called a hillshade model. Back of the poster discuses how geomorphology (study of landforms) was used to explain the history of current landforms in the province. |
Grade 4-Adult |
Between the stands |
A poster highlighting the natural forest ecosystem and how humans make use of the forest to meet many diverse needs. |
Grade 4-6 |
Biodiversity Basics: Actions & Opportunities |
This factsheet outlines how individual Albertan's, groups, communities and industry can take action to help preserve biodiversity in Alberta . |
General |
Biodiversity Basics: Challenges & Issues |
This factsheet looks at how human activity influences biodiversity in Alberta . |
General |
Biodiversity Basics: Characteristics & Values |
This factsheet provides a closer look at what biodiversity is and the role it plays in the Alberta landscape. |
General |
Cone Kits |
Lodgepole pine comes with instructions on how to simulate forest fire conditions to release and germinate seeds. |
K-Adult |
The Bertie Beaver Activity Book |
Activity book on forest fire fighting, safety and prevention. |
Grade K-3
**Class sets available |
Important Forest Insect & Disease Poster |
Poster describing common insects and disease that threaten Alberta 's forests. |
Grade 6-Adult |
Natural Regions of Alberta Poster Series |
Poster series depicting four of Alberta 's Natural Regions: Aspen Parkland, Northern Forests , Central Foothills & Rocky Mountains. (Canadian Shield & Grasslands currently unavailable) |
General |
Native Trees of Alberta Poster |
Poster identifying common tree species in Alberta and their distribution throughout the province. |
K-Adult |
Fish & Wildlife |
Title |
Description |
Audience |
Alberta Renewable Resources Quick Facts |
An information card presenting some unique facts about Alberta 's Fish & Wildlife, Forestry and Public Lands resources. |
General |
Alberta 's Reptiles: Lend a Helping Hand Teacher's Guide |
Teacher's guide with resources & activities exploring the life histories of Alberta 's reptiles. Support the Grade 7 science unit on Interactions & Ecosystems. |
Grade 7-12 |
Amphibian Monitoring |
Guide book designed for teachers interested in having their students partake in the Alberta Amphibian Monitoring Program by collecting & submitting data. |
Grade 5 & 6 |
Amphibians of Alberta Poster |
Poster identifying & describing Alberta 's 10 species of amphibians through vivid color photographs.
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K-Adult |
Bats of Alberta Poster |
Poster providing general information on bats and identifies common Bat species in Alberta .
|
K-Adult |
Focus on Fisheries Management |
Part of the Focus On Article Series: a background article on the harvest, management & protection of Alberta 's Fisheries. |
Grade 6-Adult |
Focus on Species At Risk |
Part of the Focus On Articles Series: a background article defining the designation, identification and management of Species at Risk in Alberta . |
Grade 6-Adult |
Focus on Wildlife Management |
Part of the Focus On Articles Series: a background article on wildlife in Alberta and the management practices utilized to conserve and protect wild species. |
Grade 6-Adult |
Snakes of Alberta Poster |
Descriptions & full color photographs identifying Alberta 's reptiles. (snakes, turtle and lizards)
|
K-Adult |
Video: Bull Trout-Return of the River Wolf |
VHS video: identifies Bull Trout ecology, habitat needs and environment impacts on stream habitats.
Length: 20 minutes |
Grade 5-Adult |
Video: Highwood Trout Study - Bull Trout Research |
VHS video: An overview of Bull Trout research methods and findings on the Highwood River in southern Alberta
Length: 15 minutes |
Grade 5-Adult |
Video: Walleye-A Species in Recovery |
VHS video: An overview of challenges faced by fisheries managers in protecting/managing the province's Walleye fishery.
Length: 24 minutes |
Grade 5-Adult |
Alberta's Species at Risk Education Program
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Title |
Description |
Audience |
Alberta 's Threatened Wildlife Brochures |
Brochure series on various plant, animal and fish species that are considered "at risk" in Alberta . |
General |
Bull Trout Poster |
Poster of an artist's depiction of a Bull Trout. |
General |
Bull Trout: Teacher's Kit |
Guidebook of activities and worksheets introducing students to the Bull Trout, it's a habitat and factors affecting its decline in Alberta . |
Grade 5-9 |
Burrowing Owl Poster |
Poster of an artist's depiction of a Burrowing Owl. |
General |
Burrowing Owl: Teacher's Kit |
Guidebook of activities and worksheets introducing students to the Burrowing Owl, the reason's for its decline, and how students can help this threatened species. |
Grade K-6 |
Introductory Guide to Alberta's Threatened Wildlife |
A guidebook of teacher-led activities & worksheets introducing students to the concepts of wildlife, habitat and species decline. |
Grade K-6 |
Northern Leopard Frog Poster |
Poster of an artist's depiction of a Northern Leopard Frog. |
General |
Northern Leopard Frog: Teacher's Kit |
Guide book of activities and worksheets introducing students to the life cycle, habitat requirements, and factors affecting the Northern Leopard Frog in Alberta . |
Grade K-3 |
Peregrine Falcon Poster |
Poster of an artist's depiction of a Peregrine Falcon. |
General |
Peregrine Falcon: Teacher's Kit |
A guidebook of activities and resources showcasing peregrine Falcon habitat needs, factors affecting their decline and strategies successfully implemented for their recovery. |
Grade 4-9 |
Sustainable Resource Development Bookmark |
Laminated bookmark identifying the vision, mission and core business areas of the ministry of Sustainable Resource Development. |
General |
Trumpeter Swan: Teacher's Kit |
This guidebook utilizes group work to research background info on the Trumpeter Swan through discovery activities that can be applied to challenge project base on an actual species recovery program. |
Grade 7-9 |
Watchable Wildlife Poster: The Great Grey Owl |
A stunning poster of a Great Grey Owl in full flight Backside of poster identifies Owls of Alberta. |
General |