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This week long agriculture education is hosted at the Calgary Stampede grounds. This unique program uses the Open Minds curriculum to customize the week to the needs of the school. Working closely with the teacher to focus on the core themes of their choice the experience is always unique, interactive and fun for all.
To learn more visit: http://foundation.calgarystampede.com/youth-programs/stampede-school.html
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Students explore the schoolyard and pick their “champion” tree; they must then find their tree’s total points by calculating and adding the circumference, height, and 1/4 of the tree’s branch spread. Wrap up: Discuss and discover who has the champion tree!
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Discuss crime scene investigation: observations, evidence, reports. Students investigate a “crime” in the natural area and complete the CSI Report. Wrap-up: share solutions and evidence to support.
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Let’s grow together! Learn to grow food and donate extra locally with the Grow & Give Modern Victory Garden Project. The resources offered are designed to help you grow your own food this year and beyond.
You got this, Colorado!* Colorado State University Extension & Master Gardeners are here to help every step of the way.
Learn more about the history of victory gardens.
Fun for all ages
*State specific information can be found through state land-grant universities Extension & Master Gardener programs.
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Choose a tree or a shrub and collect measurements including: height, circumference, and length or buds/leaves. Students tally plants of the same species found in the garden and graph their results. Wrap up: compare students’ answers and discuss the different types of plants found in the garden.
