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A sampling of the activities we have done so far!
A sampling of the activities we have done so far!
Petroleum Products Presentation
Petroleum Products Presentation
On Thursday January 19 we were treated to a presentation and lab techniques class with SSgt Ugwu from BATUS. Students in grades 6-9 learned about basic organic chemistry as it applies to petroleum products in the form of alkenes, alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatics. Students then got to test different properties and learned the importance of quality control. It culminated in a demonstration of fractional distillation, a common practice in the Alberta Oil and Gas Industry.
Research
Research
Each group researched either basic chemistry, properties of fuel, origins of oil, the refining process, or contaminants.
Presenting our Findings
Presenting our Findings
Once each group was done their research, the findings were shared with the class.
Learning about Organic Chemistry
Learning about Organic Chemistry
Students received an introduction to the structure of the atom, periodic table, and the different types of common fuels. They then learned how they are formed, and how they are fractionally distilled from crude oil into their different usable components.
Learning the structure of organic molecules. Pictured here - Ethane and water (a contaminant)
Testing the refractivity of the fuel.
Testing the flash point of the different fuels.
Testing the conductivity of fuels.
Measuring the density of the different fuels.
Learning more about the different ways a petroleum engineer tests quality of fuel and uses different properties to identify fuels.
We even had some other teachers stop by on their preps to learn about petroleum
Testing the freezing point of fuels.
The Canadian Geographic Queen's Jubilee Classroom Contest - We Won!
The Canadian Geographic Queen's Jubilee Classroom Contest - We Won!
The Grade 8/9 class created a book of native plants that we submitted to Canadian Geographic for their Queen's Green Jubilee contest and won.
Step 1 - Survey our area
Step 1 - Survey our area
Students used the Seek App to identify different genus and species of plants in our school yard and surrounding prairie.
Step 2 - Research and Creation
Step 2 - Research and Creation
Each student in the class selected a plant species that we found and created an information sheet on that plant. We then compiled all of the info sheets to create a book.
Learning About Canadian Biomes
Learning About Canadian Biomes
We looked at the climates of all of the different biomes and how temperature and precipitation affects the plants and animal species that can live in those areas. We however focused more on Canadian and Local biomes. ie) Grassland, Boreal Forest, Tundra, and Rainforests.
Grassland Biomes
Grassland Biomes
Our Prairie Grassland is home to broad niche species that can either migrate or are adapted to survive extreme weather changes.
Boreal Forest Biomes
Boreal Forest Biomes
This is an area of mainly cone bearing trees and is characterized by low temperatures and moderate to high amounts of annual precipitation.
Tundra Biomes
Tundra Biomes
The Canadian Tundra is characterized by low precipitation and freezing temperatures for most of the year. The word Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturia, meaning baren treeless hill.
Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
Our School Environmental Stewardship Project to grow local food. We were awarded a bursary to purchase a greenhouse by the Environmental Student Action Challenge. https://www.alberta.ca/environmental-student-action-challenge.aspx
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