IMAX Theatre Winnipeg

Presented locally by

Sponsored by Teva. Supported by Kohler. Locally presented by Arctic Glacier Inc. Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Adventure will take IMAX Theatre audiences on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. One of the world’s mightiest rivers, the Colorado no longer reaches the sea. Every drop of river water is allocated to agriculture and populations along the way, many of whom don’t even realize their connection to the river. No water remains for the river’s end -- the Colorado Delta -- once a thriving estuary that supported the most diverse biosphere in North America. How do we balance our needs with nature’s? How do we provide enough freshwater for everyone who needs it, not only along the Colorado River, but everywhere on our planet?

As the expedition journeys down river, audiences will learn about the challenges we face and the many opportunities that exist for conserving and restoring our watersheds. There is much to be done if future generations are going to look back at this moment, not as a time of crisis, but as the turning point, when we became true stewards of the water planet we all share. We can all play a part. Combining science and adventure with some of giant screen cinema’s most compelling imagery and locations,Grand Canyon Adventure delivers a message of hope and inspiration for all people of the world.

Teacher’s Guide

Manitoba Curriculum Connections:

SCIENCE

Grade 2: air and water in the environment

Grade 3: soils in the environment

Grade 4: rocks, minerals and erosion

Grade 7: interactions within ecosystems

Grade 8: water systems on Earth

SOCIAL STUDIES

Grade 7: human impact in the Americas

*excellent complement to sustainable development thread