Aggie Days Teacher Info 2010

Please check back later for information on the upcoming Aggie Days, April 6-10, 2010!

AGGIE DAYS - A FREE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 17 - Friday, March 19, 2010

HOURS: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: BMO Centre - Stampede Park

The Calgary Stampede's Agriculture Education Committee extends an invitation to elementary teachers and their students to attend the 25th edition of the Aggie Days program and displays. Aggie Days is an excellent opportunity for students grade 1 through grade 6 to learn more about Alberta's agricultural industry. There is no charge to participate in this program.

NOTE: To maximize a safe and quality presentation, grade specific days have been designated. This will accommodate a better opportunity to present material that meets divisional designated curriculum.

PLEASE NOTE THE GRADE SPECIFIC DAYS AS FOLLOWS:

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Grades 1, 2, & 3

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Grades 4, 5, & 6

Friday, March 19, 2010 - Grades 1, 2 & 3

Agriculture is Canada's leading industry, employing one third of our work force. It is important for students to find out what is happening "out on the farm" and how agriculture impacts our daily lives. The displays and interactive activities, which are being hosted by the Agriculture Education Committee, industry organizations and volunteers, are designed to help your students learn more about Alberta's agricultural and historical legacy. It's a day of displays and 'hands on' interactive activities. Some of the curriculum related learning centers include:

COW MILKING, FLOUR MILLING, EGG MARKETING, GRAIN FARMING, SHEEP SHEARING, EQUINE PRESENTATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AG HISTORY, BLACKSMITHING, BEEF CATTLE, SECONDARY EDUCATION, ROPE MAKING, CROP SCIENCE, WATER CONSERVATION, POULTRY PRODUCTION, PLANT NUTRIENTS.

You may bring your classes down for a half day or a full day. Aggie Days exhibits will be closed every day between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. During this time all classes in attendance will be offered a rodeo presentation in the Stampede Corral. Students staying all day should bring a bag lunch to eat at noon in the Corral. There will be a concession open in the Corral during the lunch hour.

We are very proud of this award winning program and hope your students are able to come and learn about the world of agriculture.

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GRAIN ACADEMY TOURS:

We would also encourage teachers to book a tour of the Grain Academy as part of your Aggie Days experience. This academy is located on the upper level of the BMO Centre and is an excellent educational presentation providing insight into the past, present and future of Alberta's dynamic grain industry. This experience will provide children with the opportunity to touch, smell, hear and see the fabric of Alberta's grain industry. Tours must be booked in advance by calling 403-263-4594.

SEED SURVIVOR

Agrium has created the Seed Survivor exhibit for children. This interactive display is based on the Alberta science curriculum with a focus from grades 1 through 6. If you have seen it, you will know it is a very popular exhibit during Aggie Days! To ensure that your students get the full value of the hands-on games and activities that Seed Survivor provides, Agrium invites you to book dedicated time for your class in Seed Survivor at Aggie Days this year.

To book your time slot please call or email Melissa Beaton at 403-483-9165, melissa@shiftstrategies.ca.

Event Dates and Location

Event Dates:: March 17–19, 2010
Location:: BMO Centre

If you fax (403-262-3067) your application form we will fax back the confirmation of your requested day so please be sure to provide a fax number, or if you enter on-line a receipt and approval of your application will be immediately confirmed.

Register on line or fax your application to 403-262-3067 no later than Friday, February 26, 2010.

PLEASE FAX REGISTRATIONS TO 403-262-3067

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Demonstration Schedule

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Buses should unload at the main entrance (south side of building) to the BMO Centre. Stampede volunteers will be available at this entrance to confirm the schools, number of attendees and to assist with disembarking of the buses and provide directional information. Volunteers will also be available to assist with the loading of buses for pick-up. Buses coming for pick-up will be directed to a section of Parking Lot 2 and will be marshalled from this parking lot for safer boarding. More information will be posted at a later date on the bus pick-up procedure.

Buses will be given free parking but cars pay a parking fee of $12.00.

Teacher Tips For Attending Aggie Days

* Have your students circulate around the Aggie Days displays in a sequential order. That way they won't miss anything.

* The stage in the main hall of Aggie Days will have presentations (Sheep Shearing, Stock Dog, Horse, etc.) conducted at frequent intervals throughout the day. Make sure the shorter students are near the front during demonstrations. Our presenters will usually ask the smaller ones to come to the front.

* Formal demonstrations (Beef, and Cow Milking) are conducted at frequent intervals all day in the Boyce Theatre.

* Other presentations are conducted continuously, when the exhibitors determine they have a receptive group at their booth. If one presentation is crowded, have your students move on to another and return there later.

* Ask questions and encourage your students to inquire. This can be accomplished through either preparing a questionnaire for the students or asking them to develop a questionnaire keeping in mind the exhibitors that are participating. A listing of the exhibitors will be posted by the middle of February and will be udpated on a regular basis.

* Remind your supervisors/helpers to have the students in their group remain at a presentation booth for the entire presentation. Most of the presentations last only a few minutes.

* Relax, enjoy, and have fun!

PRECAUTIONS

* Please ensure that all Aggie Days visitors know the location of the WASH STANDS so that they may wash their hands after touching the animals. The hand washing stands are centrally located in the center-front and rear area of the Aggie Days exhibition hall. Hand sanitizer dispensers will also be located throughout the exhibition hall.

* Albert's agriculture means animals, and hay and straw dust. Teachers are asked to be aware of any students with allergic problems well before the date of their Aggie Days visit. These students might be medicated before arival or asked not to attend this excursion.

* It is recommended that each child have a nametag, which also includes the school phone number.

Please Note:
The "Final Attendance form", sent out in the teacher confirmation package, will be collected by the Stampede Volunteer who meets your bus. If you are not arriving via bus, please ensure that your form is delivered to the Information Desk located inside the main entrance of the Aggie Days Hall.

Aggie Days Curriculum Correlation - for Alberta Elementary Teachers
Provides some correlations between the Aggie Days program and the Alberta Program of Study for Division I & II.

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Kinsmen Club of Calgary

Stampede Agriculture