Science of Snow

Offered by Grouse Mountain Resorts Ltd and last updated on September 21, 2010.

Description

Grouse Mountain, in conjunction with Jim Wiese, is pleased to offer this program that combines snow activities with specially designed science curriculum activities. Enhance your snow experience with an exploration of the science of snow, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating or snowshoeing. Elementary Science of Snow – New This Year! This program compliments Grouse Mountain’s 1-Day or 4-Day ski or snowboard sessions. Curriculum activities match the science IRPs for Grades 4 – 7. Information and pricing on 1-Day and 4-Day Ski or Snowboard Sessions are found at www.grousemountain.com/Summer/wildlife-education/ Secondary Science of Snow This program includes observations and measurements of selected aspects of skiing/snowboarding, skating or snowshoeing applying mechanics, thermodynamics and other elements of the Physics 11 & 12 curriculum in outdoor winter activities. Students can choose from skiing/snowboarding, or a combination of ice skating and snowshoeing. Program pricing can be found at www.grousemountain.com/Summer/wildlife-education/ *Program price includes Skyride and Lift Ticket for Skiing/Snowboarding option or Grouse Mountain Ice Skating and Snowshoeing option.  

Trip Details & Availability

Curriculum Active Living, Applications of Physics, Environment Activities, Individual/Dual Activities, Personal and Social Responsibility, Physical Education, Physics, Sciences
For Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Months Available January, February, March, April, November, December
Days Offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times Offered 9:00 am, 9:30 am
Duration See notes.
Max. Students See Additional Notes
City North Vancouver
Trip Packages Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages
Additional Audiences
Offered In French? Contact Us
Additional Notes Can accommodate up to 400 participants.

Fee Details

Cost Per Student
Cost Per Adult
Fee Notes $20 per student plus lessons and rental equipment, if required. Complimentary passes offered to accompanying adults/teachers at a ratio of 1/8.

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