Resources

Our Roots

Adams, G.F. (1977). Archaeological investigations : Writing-on-Stone N.W.M.P. Post. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Culture, Historical Resources Division.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=1569

Flavelle, L., Irving, P., Martin, B. (2002). The Artistry of the Land, Ancient Stories and Art of our First Nations People. http://www.galileo.org/schools/gibson/land/
"A deeper level of sensitivity comes from the effort to understand, to appreciate and recognize differences. Developing respect is the best way to mutually coexist in harmony. Share our stories and discoveries as we begin to understand our First Nations People."

Irving, P., Martin, B. (2001). The Stories and the Art of the Children of the Community of Millarville: Past and Present. http://www.galileo.org/schools/millarville/community/
Grade one students from Millarville Community School in the Hamlet of Millarville explore the buildings, people and traditions of their community.

Lousey, T.C. (1977). Archaeological investigations : Fort Victoria 1974. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Culture, Historical Resources Division.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=1567

Lousey, T.C. (1977). Archaeological investigations : Fort Victoria 1975. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Culture, Historical Resources Division.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=1568

MacInnes, C.M. (1930). In the shadow of the Rockies. London, England: Rivingtons.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=2341

Millarville Historical Society (1979). Foothills Echoes. Millarville: Millarville Historical Society.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=7611

Millarville, Kew, Priddis and Bragg Creek Historical Society. (1975). Our Foothills. Millarville, Alberta: Millarville, Kew, Priddis, and Bragg Creek Historical Society.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=4134

Palmer, H. and Palmer, T. (1990). Alberta, a new history. Edmonton, Alberta: Hurtig.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=4112

Sheep River Historical Society. (1979). In the light of the flares: History of Turner Valley Oilfields. Turner Valley, Alberta.: Sheep River Historical Society.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.aspx?id=7575

William, G.B. (1927). Souvenir of Turner Valley oil field, Alberta. Calgary, Alberta: s.n., 1927.
http://www.ourroots.ca/e/toc.asp?id=1503
Provides information on the Turner Valley Oil Field and why it is one of the most unique and largest oil fields in the world.

Experts

Prestie, Eveline – Community member who has generously shared her knowledge, memories and artifacts with students

Clark, Bryan – Geologist and parent who kindly made an excellent presentation of information on oil, gas and coal to Grade 4 and 5 students

Other Resources

Access. (2003). Turner Valley Gas Plant, Alberta: Birth of a Boom. [video] Alberta, Canada: Access the Education Station.

Alberta Government. (2003). Service Alberta: Historic Sites. Retrieved March 26, 2004, from http://www.servicealberta.ca/pages/category.asp?EK=444&PK=405

Bayuk, Andrew. (2004). Archaeological Excavations – Guardian's Egypt. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www.guardians.net/egypt/cooldigs.htm

Heritage Community Foundation. (2002). Resource Inventory – Hydrocarbons. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://collections.ic.gc.ca/abresources/inventory/resources_hydrocarbons.html

Heritage Community Foundation. (2002). Hydrocarbon Heroes: Karl Clark. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://collections.ic.gc.ca/abresources/history/history_heroes_hydro.html

Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School. (n.d.). Coal Resources. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/grade4/altaresources/coal.htm

Royal Ontario Museum. (n.d.). Archaeological Analysis: Pieces of the Past. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www.rom.on.ca/digs/munsell/zarchhis.html

University of Texas at Austin. (n.d.). Kids only? Ask Dr. Dirt. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/ask1.html

West Perry Middle School. (n.d.). West Perry Archaeological Site. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www2.pa.net/wpsd/wpms/dig

West Virginia Department of Transportation. (n.d.). Kids Dig Reed Farmstead Archaeological Site. Retrieved March 26, 2004 from http://www.kidsdigreed.com/default.asp