See Para on S21 Tel: 403.282.2890 er RPE yy Rene ere rea April 12, 2010 Dear Parents: ‘TO THE SCIENCE CENTRE!!! This year in science, we have been studying the topic of cells and systems. Students have researched on how a human body works with its many body systems and debated which of the body systems was most important. They have also looked at how diseases, disorders, and lifestyle choices have affected the overall health and well being of our bodies. In addition, students have done a frog dissection to recognize the similarities between the two organisms and to acknowledge the complexity of an organism (in comparison to pictorial and diagrammatic representations they have encountered in their research). Now we have the chance to take our students to see this complexity of the human body. On Tuesday, May 4" (8.3 & 8.4) or Thursday, May 6" (8.1 & 8.2), we are going to travel to the Telus World of Science to view the Body Worlds exhibit. In addition to the aforementioned learning activities (such as organ system concept maps, debate, etc.), students have prepared for this trip by discussing the ethics and history of dissection. If you would like to read more about the Body Worlds exhibit, you can find helpful information at http://www.calgaryscience.ca/exhibits/exhibits/bodyworlds/. Students will depart the Science School at 12:25 pm. Lunch will be eaten before we leave. We will be paying for the admission to the exhibit but students can bring money for souvenirs from the gift shop. We will be back at the school by 3:25. In order to make this field trip happen, we need your support. We must have 2 parent volunteers for each day to come with us to the show. Please email us as soon as possible if you can chaperone. If we don’t have two volunteers we will have to cancel the trip. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs. Rattai or Mr. Sonico. Sincerely, Kevin Sonico Heather Rattai (8.1&8.2) (8.3&8.4) kevin.s@calgaryscienceschool.com heather.r@calgaryscienceschool.comINFORMED CONSENT/PERMISSION FORM FOR EDUCATION TRIPS (Students Under 18 Years) ‘The Calgary Seience School is arranging a field trip to the Telus World of Science Centre to view the Body Worlds Exhibit on Thursday, May 6", 2010 THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BY EVERY STUDENT WHO WISHES TO PARTICIPATE AND BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A PARTICIPATING STUDENT. ELEMENTS OF RISK: Educational activity programs, such as field trips involve certain elements of risk. Injuries/or death may ‘occur while participating in these activities. The following list includes, but is not limited to, examples of the types of injury which may result from participating in this field trip to the Telus World of Science. ~ bus accident «= getting separated from the group + sprains, strains, bruises, fainting ‘The risk of sustaining these types of injuries result from the nature of the activity and can occur without fault of either the student, or the school board, its’ employees/agents or the facility where the activity is taking place. By choosing to take part in this activity, you are accepting the risk that you/your child may be injured, ‘The chance of an injury/or death occurring can be reduced by carefully following instructions at all times while engaged in the activity, If you choose to participate in the Telus World of Science field trip on May 6, 2010 you must understand that you bear the responsibility for any injury/or death that may occur. The Calgary Science School does not provide accidental death, disability or dismemberment or medical expense insurance on behalf ofthe students participating in this activity. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: WE HAVE READ THE ABOVE, WE UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY DESCRIBED ABOVE, WE ARE ASSUMING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DOING SO. Signature of Student __ Date Signature of ParenGuardian Date —_ PERMISSION: Igive permission to participate in the _ (Name of student) (Description oF activity) tobe held on or about (Date) Signature of Parent/Guardian Date