Homeschool

How does the symphony orchestra actually work? Who is the mysterious student taking notes behind the harp? The perfect blend of entertainment and education, Compose Yourself helps kids discover the instruments of the orchestra and how you actually put a symphony together. Jess Shead makes a behind the scenes visit to the Orpheum. This made-for-video adaptation features lots of opportunities to get to know the instruments of the orchestra, and the wonderful people who play them!

2024

For the end of the year, what better way to celebrate than a trip to Playland! Bring your students out for a fun filled day of rides, including our famous Wooden Roller Coaster, Atmosfear and our newest ride: Skybender!

https://www.pne.ca/playland/schools/ (under the School Year-end Party tab)

In this engaging  hands-on program, discover the steps to canning salmon through story-time and puzzles. A scavenger hunt along the canning line helps students work cooperatively to follow the process of canned salmon from the ocean to their dinner plate. 

Snow tubing is fun, safe, and thrilling for all ages. Tubers must be 122 cm or 48 inches tall. We provide durable nylon covered tubes. Our tubing area is equipped with a handle tow to pull you back up the hill. Combine tubing with one of our snowshoe programs for the best rate!

Bringing the past to you! In the comfort of your own space, Mackin House staff will lead a history lesson using PowerPoint, an activity, and a bin full of historical Artifacts. A great interactive learning experience for all ages, participants can handle and engage with artifacts, ask questions, form group discussions and enjoy fun activities related to the artifact's historical context. Topics: 1) Communication & Technology 2) Maillardville Community 1909 4) Evolution of Music 5) Pioneer Life

It is said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ but how do we actually learn from photographs?

Using images from the Archives of North Vancouver's collection, students will explore Squamish themes and stories. The photographs feature local landscapes and individuals. Students will learn to analyze each image and to record relevant observations while learning aspects of Squamish culture. Topics include family life, education and art. The Kit includes lesson plans which encourage team work, group discussion and critical thinking.

https://monova.ca/squamish-community/

(Grades 6-9) Follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation. During this 2 hour workshop students observe and become curious about the Fraser River, do background research, construct hypotheses, test their hypotheses by doing experiments, analyze their data, draw a conclusion, and report their results. Students determine whether the current temperature, pH, and turbidity will or will not be above acceptable levels for salmon survival.

This program is divided into:

• Introduction Outside (5 minutes)
• Observe and Conduct Background Research
  • Observe the Fraser (outdoor observation and water sample collection 20 minutes)
  • 5-minute transfer to upstairs exhibit gallery
  • Background research (10 minutes upstairs exhibit search, 10 minutes presentations)
  • Construct hypotheses (10 minutes)
• Stations (25 minutes each)
  • Turbidity Testing Station
  • pH Testing Station
• Conclusion (10 minutes)

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