Field Trips!
*PLEASE NOTE: CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF DATE. UPDATES COMING MARCH 2025*​
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Pick a program that best suits your group of students.
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FIll out our online submission form to get in touch with our programming team.
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Collaborate with a programmer to work out the details of your booking, including date, time, type of program, activities, and any special accomodations.
Our Programs
A Day in the Life:
Careers in Energy
best for grades: 1-5 and 10-12
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
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Explore the many different career paths that STEM offers in the energy sector! Students will hear from different presenters who have made a career in energy. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and discover how jobs in the energy sector connect with our communities.
Junior Chemists:
Exploring Petrochemicals
best for grades: 2-9
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
In this program, students explore the way oil is made and extracted. They will also learn the environmental effects of oil mining. Students will participate in experiments using oil and other natural substances. These activities teach the properties of oil, how it interacts with other materials, and the effect of oil on our natural environment.
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Keeping It Real:
the Importance of Land Reclamation
best for grades: 1-10
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
We explore how human activity causes environmental changes in various ecosystems. Students learn the concept and values of reclamation. They will develop an understanding of contouring and erosion control as well as re-vegetation. Activities will allow students hands-on critical thinking about reclamation as a critical step in the energy industry.
Parts of the Whole:
Engineering in Action
best for grades: 3-8
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
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From drill bits to derricks, this program breaks down the components of the energy trade. The different parts of a rig cannot work well without someone maintaining them. A derrick cannot pull oil from the ground if the frill is not changed often enough. Students will examine how new equipment technology, innovations, and designs impact the energy sector.
Rock of Ages:
Geology in the Energy Sector
best for grades: 2-9
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
Where would we be without rock? Luckily we will never have to find out! In this program, students examine the Earth's core, mantle, and crust systems. They will discover how the very ground we stand on impacts our ability to live, grow, and create energy. Science experiments investigate the properties if rocks and how different rocks are used for different purposes.
Talk to the Trees:
Energy Production and the Environment
best for grades: 4-9
2 hour program
$5.00 / student
See Field Trip Guide for curriculum connections
This program allows students to learn about the environment, how oil is extracted, and how this process impacts the Earth. Classes will discuss energy production past, present, and future. They will consider the benefits and drawbacks of several types of energy and how they impact the environment. Students will brainstorm environmentally-sustainable practices that still allow for energy production.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. The Alberta Curriculum Connections are out of date! How do I book a program?
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Yes, sadly, our curriculum connections are currently out of date. We are working on it!
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Stay tuned for updated curriculum connections in early March 2025!​
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Until then, please reference the Field Trip Guide to get a better understanding of each program, or chat with a programmer, and book a program with equivalent learning outcomes.
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2. How many students can attend a program?​​
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There is a minimum booking requirement of at least 10 students. We do not do programming for groups smaller than 10.
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From now until June 2025, we have the capacity to host groups of up to 75 students.
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For the 2025-2026 school year, we have the capacity to host groups of up to 50 students.
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3. What is the cost for the program?​
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The cost is $5.00 +GST per student.
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There is no additional charge for parent volunteers, teachers, EA's, etc.
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When booking two programs in the same day, there is a $0.50 discount per student for the second program, for $4.50+GST charge per student.
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Memberships, promotions, discounts, or any offers or coupons are not accepted with school group bookings.
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4. What is included in the program?
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Each program includes a one-hour guided tour through the museum, and an hour of related activities. These activities could include science experiments, scavenger hunts, physical activities, crafts, or group competitions. Activities depend on the program booked, and the age and size of the group.
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5. How far in advance do I need to book a program?
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We typically ask for at least two weeks notice, but the more notice we receive the more likely we can accomodate the requested time.
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6. How many adults do we need for our program?
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​All school groups require adult supervision during their program. The minimum number of recommended adults is:
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Grades 1-6 require 1 adult to 5 students,​
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Grades 7-12 require 1 adult per 10 students.
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There is no additional charge for parent volunteers, teachers, EA's, etc.
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* Teachers and volunteers are responsible for the behaviour of their group and are required to actively supervise and stay with students during their visit to the Canadian Energy Museum. *
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7. Where do we eat our lunch? Where do we store our belongings?
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Lunch is eaten in our Energy Theatre. All backpacks and other belongings are also stored in the theatre.
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Please discuss any special accomodations with your programmer.
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8. I have more questions! What do I do?
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contact us! via:
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phone at (780)-987-4323​
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email at info@canadianenergymuseum.ca
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