Explore Alberta's natural heritage through geography, geology, and palaeontology! Discover the province's six ecozones; learn about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock types and see real fossils up close. Find out how the Royal Tyrrell Museum, mentioned specifically in the Alberta Grade 4 curriculum, contributes to the palaeontological knowledge of the province.
*New* Rockin' World Resources
In the new international version of this popular program, our geography focus expands to a global scale as we explore the world's eight biomes. Geology: Learn about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock types. Palaeontology: See real fossils up close. Find out how the Royal Tyrrell Museum contributes to palaeontological knowledge globally.
Curriculum Connections
Grade 3: Science – Rocks and Minerals
Grade 4: Social Studies – Alberta: A Sense of the Land