GeoVenture

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

The 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.

Educators interested in this professional development opportunity, are asked to send a letter of application via email that includes their 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

2019 "Rock'n the Classroom" GeoVenture Program for Educators will be held August 17 - 22, 2019. For more information check out the GeoVenture Flyer.  Deadline for applications June 3, 2019.

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