National Geographic Live Student Presentations
Through the power of visual and oral storytelling, National Geographic Live illuminates the wonders of our world, connects it to our everyday lives, and inspires us to protect it.
These 45-minute student presentations takes place on the stunning Jack Singer Concert Hall stage at Arts Commons, followed by a 15-minutes open Q&A where students can ask their burning questions and engage directly with intrepid Explorers. For many of our young audience members, these experiences are life-changing, inspiring them to dive deeper into our natural world and do more to keep our planet in balance.
Inquire today about the 2024-25 season at the button below or call the Arts Commons Education Box Office at 403-294-7414.
Nalini Nadkarni: Roots to Canopy
SOLD OUT November 18 & 19, 2024 at 10:15am
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Explore the hidden world above as ecologist Nalini Nadkarni unveils the secrets of forest canopies through vivid storytelling and stunning visuals.
Classroom Challenge: What stories can you share about trees in your life? Share your stories and drawings with us @yycartsed so we can make your students’ talent shine!
Local learning links: Alberta Forest Canopy, Trembling Aspen Resource, Fish Creek Park Bird Checklist
Andrés Ruzo: Hunt for Sleeping Giants
January 27, 2025 at 10:15am
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Travel through fiery portals to the Earth’s core, including the Amazon's mysterious Boiling River, with geothermal scientist and National Geographic Explorer Andrés Ruzo.
Classroom Challenge: What creature can you imagine living in the boiling river? What adaptations would they need to survive? Share your stories and drawings with us @yycartsed so we can make your students’ talent shine!
Local learning links: Cave and Basin Historic Site, Seismic zones in Western Canada
Doug Smith: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone
April 28, 2025 at 10:15am
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Explore the intricate tapestry of Yellowstone's wilderness and its wildlife conservation journey alongside the man who witnessed it all up close, National Geographic Explorer Doug Smith.
Classroom Challenge: If you could introduce any animal into Calgary’s ecosystem, what would it be? And what would happen? Share your stories and drawings with us @yycartsed so we can make your students’ talent shine!
Local learning links: Bison reintroduction into Banff National Park, video – Bison Reintroduction Project
Kakani Katija: Designed by Nature
May 26, 2025 at 10:15am
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Dr. Kakani Katija, once aspiring for the cosmos, now dives into Earth's oceans, pioneering nature-inspired technology to explore uncharted underwater twilight zones.
Classroom Challenge: What animal superpower would you love to have? What technology could you invent to give you that superpower? Share your stories and drawings with us @yycartsed so we can make your students’ talent shine!
Local learning links: Amazing Indigenous Inventions, video - Biomimicry, Biomimicry at the Calgary Zoo
Tickets are: $18/student. A chaperone comp is given for every 8 tickets booked.
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