Compete
The Alberta Envirothon is a high school competition where teams compete on their knowledge of environmental science and natural resources through a series of field station and written tests that put their teamwork and problem solving skills to the test, and an oral presentation where teams present their solution to a complex environmental issue.
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How the 2024 Competition will be Scored
The competition scoring is based on both written tests and an oral scenario presentation which total to 700 points:
TESTING STRUCTURE
On day 2 of the competition, students will work as a team to complete tests in the following subjects:
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Aquatic Ecology
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Forestry
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Soils and Land Use
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Wildlife
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Current Issue
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Each test is worth an equivalent value.
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Each test is worth 100 points (500 points total).
Written Tests
Students will be given a scenario-style question prior to the event which relates to the current issue. They must work together to prepare a presentation prior to the event that answers the question given.
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Students will present live at the competition in front of a panel of judges.
Oral presentation scores will be based upon the rubric approved by the AB Envirothon Board.
The oral presentation is worth 200 points.
Oral Scenario Presentation
2025 Scoring & Rules Handout
Coming soon
Final team placements will be determined by adding the test scores and the final oral presentation score.
The top 3 team scores are awarded cash prizes and trophies.