CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

11:40am MST

Exoplanet Tabletop Escape Room

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 1435

In the last decade thousands of exoplanets have been discovered. In this session, we will share hands-on activities you can have your students do to learn about how exoplanets are detected. We’ll also share the latest on exoplanet discoveries! Collaborations between Perimeter Institute researchers and classroom teachers have produced this classroom ready resource, Exploring Exoplanet Breakout Activity.

Speakers

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute

Laura Pankratz is an educator with more than 30 years of working with students and teachers. One of her principles of education is the learning is messy. Her passion is finding the nugget of value in that mess and then helping the learner to build around it. Laura’s career included... Read More →

Meaghan Sylvester

Meaghan Sylvester has nearly two decades of experience as a high school physics teacher. As a continuous learner, Meaghan has worked with Alberta Education for over ten years, and is currently the Alberta Regional Coordinator for the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics. In... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 1435

Science (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

1:00pm MST

Tipi Traditions and Balanced Living: Wisdom for Today's World

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP Room 1303

Embark on a transformative cultural journey with Elder Phillip Campiou from Treaty 8, as we delve into the sacred teachings and traditional practices centered around the Tipi. Experience the profound connection to the land as we participate in the hands-on process of setting up a full-size Tipi. Through immersive storytelling, we'll uncover the timeless wisdom embedded in these teachings, offering invaluable insights that resonate deeply in our contemporary lives.

Speakers

Phillip Campiou

Elder, Driftpile Cree Nation

Phillip Campiou, a member of the Traditional Woodland Cree from Driftpile Cree Nation, Alberta, has made his home in the Onoway area. Growing up, Phillip's father instilled in him the principles of self-sufficiency and profound respect for Mother Earth and spiritual teachings. As... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP Room 1303

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Social Studies (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Mathematics (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Science (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions