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This inventive math activity uses outdoor play to develop the spatial skills of young students as they compare and contrast the shapes of natural objects. The integrated and inclusive approach includes science and language arts outcomes to develop...
Students participate in a guided walk through the schoolyard, their neighbourhood or any area where there are trees and signs of fall are evident. Prior to the outing, students learn about some of the differences between evergreen and deciduous...
Students will participate in a guided walk through the woods behind the school, their neighbourhood, or any area where there are trees to explore. They learn the features of trees that are used in identification and practice identifying trees using guides...
Seasonal changes are examined in this outdoor lesson that studies tree and shrub growth in the Spring. Learners observe structural features of twigs to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between adaptations and the physical environment. This...
Students become birds on the hunt for food in this physical activity that gets kids moving while they learn about predator/prey relationships. As they fly around an outdoor area trying to locate “worms” of various colours, students develop...
This learning experience takes students outside to explore the fascinating world of forest ecosystems. Trees provide food, water and shelter for a huge diversity of living organisms. Students will increase their awareness of the types of animals and...
What could be more fun than going outside and playing in the mud! This activity investigates soil composition by having students collect soil samples, creating “soil shakes” in jars and describing the layers that settle. As the student scientists...
How often do we really stop and look at trees and consider their uniqueness and exceptional value? Clean air, fresh water, biodiversity and a healthy climate all depend on thriving forests. This activity provides children with the opportunity to personally...