stonehammer education subcommittee

EdGEO workshops t o n e h a m m e r e d g e o w o r k s h o p f o r t e a c h e r s

august 21-22 2013 saint john region

Stonehammer Geopark is pleased to announce we are partnering with Mining Matters & EdGEO to host our 2nd Bi-Annual Teachers Workshop. We have checked and this workshop qualifies for professional development so no out of pocket expense!

During the EdGEO workshop you will explore the landscape of the geopark which has been created by the collision of continents, the closing and opening of oceans, volcanoes, earthquakes, ice ages and climate change. We will provide you with the tools you need in your classrooms to make it real for our 21st century students.

What is Stonehammer Geopark? Stonehammer Geopark is about geology, but it is also about people, society and culture. Our lives are shaped by the geology; where we settle, the landscape, the crops we grow, natural hazards, water resources, climate, what we mine, and the energy we use are all linked to geology. You will experience a billion years of Earth’s history. For more information about Stonehammer visit: www.stonehammergeopark.com

What is EdGEO? EdGEO, initiated in the early 1970s, supports local workshops on earth science for Canadian teachers. It is coordinated by the Canadian Geoscience Education Network of the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES).

What is Mining Matters?Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to bringing knowledge and awareness about Canada’s geology and mineral resources to students, educators and the general public. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry. Mining Matters offers exceptional educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations. Core to the program are the Mining Matters educational resources, created by educators and Earth science experts. Mining Matters is excited about the partnership with Stonehammer Geopark.Limited Registration!

$75.00 per participant plus HST RegiSTeR eaRly: Deadline for registration: June 28, 2013 Only 25 Participants to attend

Contact: Wanda Hughes • wanda@stonehammergeopark.com • 506.672.0770

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stonehammer education subcommittee

EdGEO workshops t o n e h a m m e r e d g e o w o r k s h o p f o r t e a c h e r s

august 21-22 2013 saint john region

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workshop itinaryWednesday, August 21, 2013

8:15 - 8:30 Registration @ New Brunswick Museum

8:30 - 8:35 Welcome & Greetings

8:35 - 9:00 Keynote Address, 9 Big Ideas in the Classroom

9:05 - 10:15 Geologic Time Activity

10:15 -10:30 Nutrition Break

10:30 - 12:30 Rock & Minerals Investigating Earth Materials Activity

12:30 - 1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 Educational experiences in the Stonehammer Geopark

1:30 - 2:30 Changing Earth - Tectonics Activity

2:30- 3:30 Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Landslides Activity

3:30 - 4:00 Reflection & Feedback

5:00- 6:00 Optional Uptown Geowalk departing Museum at 5pm concluding at Happinez Wine Bar at 6pm (alcohol not included in fee)

Thursday, August 22, 2013

8:30 am Meet at New Brunswick Museum

8:45 am Depart for Field Trip

In order to include geosites near schools of the teachers who participate as best we can, the exact schedule for today will be finalized once registration is completed. The following sites will be included: Reversing Falls - Colliding Continents Somerset & Fort Howe - Geological Time

4:30 pm Return to New Brunswick Museum & Conclusion

Please note: Activities will be geared for grades 4 and 7; however, adaptable for other grade levels.

Programme is subject to change. All sessions will be conducted in English

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registration formaugust 21-22 2013 • saint john region

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

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School: ________________________________Current Grade Level ______________________________

Summer Email: ________________________________ School Email: ______________________________

Summer Phone: _______________________________School Phone: ______________________________

Expectations: __________________________________________________________________________

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Allergies: _____________________________________________________________________________

Payment: $75.00 plus $9.75 HST per participant = $84.75 I require a receipt

MC Visa AMEX :

number and exp date ______________________________________________________________

name on card ______________________________________________________________

Cheque, Date Mailed: _______________________________________________________________ please make cheque payable to New Brunswick Museum

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Cost Includes: 2 Lunches, nutrition breaks, all admissions and activities. Teacher’s Package: classroom resources, including activity mate-rials, field guide, What is a Geopark provided electronically and copy of The Last Billion Years.

Return form to: Wanda Hughes, Stonehammer Geoparkwanda@stonehammergeopark.com, 506.672.0770277 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, NB E2K 1E5

Please note some providers will require waiver forms to be signed on site

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