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Mining and Exploration

GeoVenture

Potash Saskatchewan

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.

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 Blog

2022 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
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