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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 was held August 12 - 18, 2023.  Click HERE for more information.

GeoVenture Blog

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
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