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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) offers educators an opportunity to explore the diverse aspects of mining operations throughout the province and their links to the Saskatchewan education curriculum. GeoVenture includes a ½ day introductory workshop, followed by field stops at underground and surface potash mines, uranium mines and milling operations, coal mines, the Potash Interpretative Centre and more. Free relevant curriculum teaching resources are provided to participants. The GeoVenture Program is FULLY SPONSORED by the SMA (ie all travel, accommodation and meals during the trip) other than a $50 registration fee for selected candidates. To apply, educators are asked to email a brief letter that includes teaching background (# of years of experience, grade level, subject matter) as well as personal and school contact information (school name, telephone, fax, email) to: education@saskmining.ca The "Rock'n the Classroom" GeoVenture Program will be held August 12 - 18, 2023. Click HERE for more information. |
GeoVenture Blog2022 SMA GeoVenture Blog September 6, 2022
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
K+S Potash Solution Mine - blog by Mitchell and Monica
Friday, August 19, 2022
Rising from the (pot)Ash with Lori and Carla.
Our last full day of the GeoVenture 2022 tour began with a short rest in the beautiful rooms at the Canalta in Esterhazy and a nice Read More
2019 SMA GeoVenture Blog August 17, 2019
Following is the 2019 SMA GeoVenture Blog that took place August 17 - 22.
Day 1 Orientation and Welcome BBQ, August 17, 2019 - Terry Johanson, SMA Education Outreach
GeoVenture 2019 has officially launched! Our first day included our orientation workshop, getting to know each other and our Read More
2018 SMA GeoVenture Blog August 19, 2018
Following is the 2018 SMA GeoVenture Blog August 19 - 24
Day 1 Orientation and Welcome BBQ, August 19, 2018
GeoVenture 2018 kicked off with an Orientation Workshop which included Introductions; Itinerary review; Curriculum Link Outline; Introduction to Rocks and Minerals; Overview of Read More
2017 SMA GeoVenture August 21, 2017
Following is a blog on the 2017 GeoVenture August 14 - 19, 2017.
Day 1 Monday August 14th, 2017 - Orientation
Day 2 Tuesday August 15th, 2017 - K + S Potash Canada Bethune Mine, by Erika Bakker, Saskatoon Misbah School
Our first day took us to Saskatchewan’s newest Read More
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