DIRECT FROM

Polar Bears International

Suitable for grades 2-4

WHEN

Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – Noon MT

GRADES

2-4

PARTNER

Polar Bears International

PRICE

Per class online (up to 35 students): $85
Individual student/household: $5

Freeze the day with Polar Bears International!

Join an expert from Polar Bears International as they share photos, biofacts, and their research on polar bear biology and Arctic ecosystems. Learn about ways we can all help with polar bear conservation.

When:

Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM – Noon MT

Alberta Science Curriculum Connections

2 Living Systems: Students investigate the growth and development of animals and consider their relationship to humans.
3 Living Systems: Students analyze and describe how plants and animals interact with each other and within environments.
4 Earth Systems: Students investigate the systems of Earth and reflect on how their interconnections sustain life.

Alberta Social Curriculum Connections

2.1 Canada’s Dynamic Communities (Arctic).
2 Time & Place (new): Students explore the diverse physical regions of Canada.

Topics explored:

Polar bear biology and habitat.
Arctic ecosystems.
Wildlife conservation and protecting natural spaces.
Positive and negative impacts of human behaviour on plants and animals.
Climate change.

FAQ

- What tech is required for Direct From sessions?
  Participants require a laptop or tablet to view the session, as well as access to Zoom (app or web version). A camera and microphone are optional.
- How long is a Direct From session?
  Each session is 60 minutes long. While the format varies for each session, each one includes an opportunity for students to ask experts questions in real time.
- How many classes will be in the session?
  Multiple classes, as well as online or at-home learners, can attend each session. At least two classes (or 30 participants) are needed to run each Direct From session, so they may be cancelled due to low registration.
- When is the deadline for registration?
  Registration closes two days before each Direct From session.
- What happens if I can’t attend the session I registered for?
  Please contact [email protected] at least one week prior to the session to receive a refund. For cancellations within one week of the session, refunds are not guaranteed.
- Why are the sessions being recorded?
  These are used for Spark internal purposes (e.g. training, evaluation) and to share with relevant external partners. Recordings cannot be shared with participants after the session.
- What time should I join the session?
  Participants will be admitted to the call approximately five minutes before the session to ensure that their video and audio is working. All those joining the call earlier will be in the waiting room until the session starts.
- Can I ask questions during the session?
  Yes! Questions may be entered in the Zoom chat any time during the session. The host will try to get through as many as possible during the designated Q&A period. There may even be an opportunity to turn on microphones and ask questions directly!
- I’m an educator and would like a personalized virtual program from Spark. What are my options?
  Due to the nature of Direct From sessions, only the Spark host and external guest speakers will be allowed hosting and co-hosting privileges. Spark hosts cannot accommodate special teaching requests. For any specific support requests, start by emailing [email protected] with the details!

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