Schedule & Session Descriptions

Curious what the virtual and in-person sessions will entail? Looking for sessions for a specific age group?

See the full schedule below!

9:30 to 10:00 a.m. MDT

Sign-in and welcome address (virtual)

    10:00 to 10:45 a.m. | Virtual Breakout Sessions

     

  • Mining is needed to make solar panels and windmills and to get lithium for electric vehicles—and it's one of the first steps in creating certain clothes and electronic devices. In this session, you will be removing chocolate chips from cookies to show the importance of safe and responsible mining!

    All ages

  • Join us for a virtual tour of the geophysics labs at the University of Alberta, with special access to the Lab of Paleomagnetism!

    You’ll learn more about Earth’s magnetic field, rock and soil samples, magnetism equipment, and more.

     

    Ages 12+

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Virtual Breakout Sessions

 

  • Have you ever wondered how we represent landforms like hills, mountains, and valleys on a 2D map? 

    The answer is by using something called contour lines. 

    On a map, contour lines show us the elevation in an areahow high the ground is relative to the ground around it. In this session, we’ll be using a potato to explain how this works!

    Ages 8+

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Lunch break

In-Person Geoscience Experiences with Partner Organizations in Edmonton

  • Professional geoscientists and their team, along with experts from the Edmonton Geological Society, will inspect your mineral, rock, and fossil collections and share all sorts of fun facts!
     
    Time1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    Target AudienceAll ages
    Location

    Earth Sciences Building

    University of Alberta

    Edmonton AB

    Please remember to bring your own rock, fossil, and mineral samples!

  • Many people in Alberta get their water from underground, usually by drilling a well into an aquifer. But what is an aquifer? And how does water move through the soil and rock beneath our feet? In this workshop, you will make your own aquifer in a cup, pump your own well, and find out why groundwater is an important part of the water cycle.

    Time1:00 to 3:45 p.m.*
    Target AudienceAges 5–13
    Location

    Earth Sciences Building, Room 2-05

    University of Alberta

    Edmonton AB

    *This is a timed offering. During the registration process, you will be asked to register for a 30-minute time-slot within this time frame. 

     

  • Earthquakes are the sudden motion of the ground caused by the rapid release of energy in the Earth's crust. Although uncommon, earthquakes are not absent from Alberta. In this session, you will learn how earthquakes are generated, what to do during an earthquake, and how common earthquakes are in Alberta and Canada.

    Time1:00 to 3:45 p.m.*
    Target AudienceAges 11+
    Location

    Earth Sciences Building, Room 2-11

    University of Alberta

    Edmonton AB

    *This is a timed offering. During the registration process, you will be asked to register for a 30-minute time-slot within this time frame. 


  • Touch a meteorite and see minerals glow in the dark! View more than 2,500 minerals, rocks, and meteorites in this family-friendly space. The museum will be open for drop-in visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brief introductory talks will be given on the hour and half-hour starting at 1:00 p.m.

    Time9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Target AudienceAll ages
    Location

    Earth Sciences Building, Basement Room B-08

    University of Alberta

    Edmonton AB

  • Explore life through time! Trilobites, dinosaurs, mammoths, a huge fossil tree stump, and more. Touch real fossils and find out how the University of Alberta acquired more than one million fossils over the past 100 years. The museum will be open for drop-in visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brief introductory talks will be given on the hour and half-hour starting at 1:00 p.m.

    Time9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Target AudienceAll ages
    Location

    Earth Sciences Building, Basement Room B-01

    North Campus, University of Alberta

    Edmonton AB

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Some sessions have limited capacity—register early to reserve your spot!

Registration closes Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

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