About this Resource
About this Resource
As snow begins to fall across Alberta, a great opportunity for outdoor learning and connecting students with natural landscapes emerges. These resources provide practical ways for your Grades 1–6 students to explore nature, observe wildlife, and discover stories hidden in the snow.
Alberta Parks Lesson Plans
Grades 1-6: Stories in the Snow
Use the snowy ground as a canvas for finding animal tracks—a perfect storytelling tool. Examining the tracks reveals stories of resourcefulness and struggle, sparking the wonder that drives the activity.
Grades 4-12: Tracking: An Ancient Science
Students identify animal tracks, interpret their stories, and build connections to wildlife and the land they share.
More Outdoor Activities Aligned to the Curriculum
For further outdoor learning resources, check out Taking the New Alberta Science Curriculum Outdoors: A Guide For Teachers. Developed in partnership by The Consortium and Alberta Parks, this guide identifies six core learning opportunities within the new curriculum, providing practical examples and resource links.
Download the Guide