Field Trips

A Day in the Life:

Careers in Energy

Explore the many different career paths that STEM offers in the energy sector! Students will hear from different presenters who have made a career in energy. They will have the opportunity to ask questions and discover how jobs in the energy sector connect with our communities. 

Junior Chemists:

Exploring Petrochemicals

In this program, students explore the way oil is made and extracted. They will also learn the environmental effects of oil mining. Students will participate in experiments using oil and other natural substances. These activities teach the properties of oil, how it interacts with other materials, and the effect of oil on our natural environment. 

Keeping It Real:

the Importance of Land Reclamation

We explore how human activity causes environmental changes in various ecosystems. Students learn the concept and values of reclamation. They will develop an understanding of contouring and erosion control as well as re-vegetation. Activities will allow students hands-on critical thinking about reclamation as a critical step in the energy industry. 

Parts of the Whole:

Engineering in Action

From drill bits to derricks, this program breaks down the components of the energy trade. The different parts of a rig cannot work well without someone maintaining them. A derrick cannot pull oil from the ground if the frill is not changed often enough. Students will examine how new equipment technology, innovations, and designs impact the energy sector. 

Rock of Ages:

Geology in the Energy Sector

Where would we be without rock? Luckily we will never have to find out! In this program, students examine the Earth's core, mantle, and crust systems. They will discover how the very ground we stand on impacts our ability to live, grow, and create energy. Science experiments investigate the properties if rocks and how different rocks are used for different purposes. 

Talk to the Trees:

Energy Production and the Environment

This program allows students to learn about the environment, how oil is extracted, and how this process impacts the Earth. Classes will discuss energy production past, present, and future. They will consider the benefits and drawbacks of several types of energy and how they impact the environment. Students will brainstorm environmentally-sustainable practices that still allow for energy production.