The remnants of a place tell the story of its land, species and people. Grade 4 Current Unit of Inquiry “Dig it!” Mid-October – End November Under the transdisciplinary theme of “Where we are in place and time”, our inquirers are exploring…   

Archaeology, paleontology and geology as a window into the past Landforms, artifacts and physical geography of our place Responsibility we have for the fossil history and remnants found in Alberta

Collaboration Ideas from our Teachers Looking for ways you can support your child’s learning?  Talk about jobs in the fields of archaeology, paleontology and geology… what do they do?  Plan a visit to a local site, museum or library to learn more about these fields of study in Alberta. Take photos!  Watch the news for current events that link to paleontology, archeology and geography. What’s happening around us?  Talk about how the history of a landmark helps to shape the identity of a place.

Do you have expertise or ideas to contribute? We welcome visitors, experts and fellow-inquirers! Please contact Mr Race, Ms Prefontaine or Ms Babin if you’d like to join our inquiry.