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Programs Offered for Primary Grades
- *Programs can also be offered in French on request.*
- Under the Surface - An abundance of life thrives below the water's surface, and we hope to see it first hand. Using dip nets and observation containers, students will find and identify creatures in a local stream or pond ranging form aquatic insects to crayfish. They will learn the concept of biodiversity, and why it is important for water quality. They will also learn the concept of a watershed, how this particular body of water connects to it, and how that affects the water they use on a daily basis.
Kindergarten:
- Sort and classify groups of living things in their own way
- Explore patterns in the natural environment
- Select and use materials to carry out their own explorations
- Participate actively in creative movement and other daily physical activities
- Learn problems that could result from the loss of some kinds of living things
- Follow established safety procedures and humane practices during science and technology investigations
- Identify what living things provide for other living things
- Identify environment as the area in which something or someone exists or lives
- Follow established safety procedures and humane practices specific to the care and handling of live animals
- Observe and compare the physical and behavioural characteristics of a variety of animals
- Investigate the life cycle of the life cycle of a variety of animals using a variety of methods and resources.
- Observe and compare changes in the appearance and activity of animals as they go through a complete life cycle
Bug Hunt - What is a bug? Is it an insect? Where do spiders fit in? Students will learn about these abundant creatures and how to find them...well...everywhere! Through catching, exploring, and observing, students will see how different insects live in different habitats. As well, educational games and activities will feed their curiosity revealing answers like the reason butterflies are colourful, why mosquito bites itch, and how dragonflies inspired science fiction films.
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Kindergarten:
- Sort and classify groups of living things in their own way
- Explore patterns in the natural environment
- Select and use materials to carry out their own explorations
- Participate actively in creative movement and other daily physical activities
- Learn problems that could result from the loss of some kinds of living things
- Follow established safety procedures and humane practices during science and technology investigations
- Identify what living things provide for other living things
- Identify environment as the area in which something or someone exists or lives
- Follow established safety procedures and humane practices specific to the care and handling of live animals
- Observe and compare the physical and behavioural characteristics of a variety of animals
- Investigate the life cycle of the life cycle of a variety of animals using a variety of methods and resources.
- Observe and compare changes in the appearance and activity of animals as they go through a complete life cycle
Art In The Park (Offered All Year) - Inspire your students to connect with the natural world around them through the power of the creative arts. With this program, you and your class will enjoy fun and creative art activities that can be carried out in your park or green space. Engagement in arts and nature will encourage healthy attitudes towards the outdoors and our environment, promoting action instead of inaction and nourishing the creativity that dwell within today’s youth.
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All Grades:
- Produce two- and three-dimensional works of art that communicate ideas (thoughts, feelings, experiences) for specific purposes and to specific audiences.
- Inspire youth to connect with the natural world around them through the power of the creative arts.
- Identify personal action that they themselves can take to help maintain a healthy environment for living things, including humans.