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Playland presents Amusement Park Science & Physics, an enrichment experience designed to enhance your student’s knowledge and understanding of how the science they learn in the classroom applies to the world around them. Since 1988, over 100,000 students from BC have experienced Science of Fun and Science & Physics Days at Playland. Students in Grades 4 to 7 can learn about forces and simple machines, electricity and energy transformations, the human body, and more using the curriculum guide with grade appropriate experiments developed by Jim Wiese, author of Amusement Park Science. https://www.pne.ca/playland/schools/

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We offer some of the best teaching terrain around for grade 2-12 students. Whether you are planning a full day field trip or an evening ski club, there's something for everyone! Our online registration system means less work for organizers. Our safe, modern equipment and efficient rental system means students will be geared up and out on the slopes in no time! By collecting rental information in advance, we pre-set equipment and have it ready for when you arrive.

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3 hours. Winter safety awareness and skills are practiced through a fun survival scenario on snowshoes. Be prepared to spend plenty of time digging and playing in the snow! Combine with Tubing or Tobogganing for a full day!

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Half Day
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5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Learn about the incredible characteristics of a winter ecosystem through fun, nature focused games. On snowshoes! Combine with Tubing or Tobogganing for a full day! New*snowshoe location for K-3's. Meet us at Enquist Lodge and enjoy quicker access to easier trails. Ask about where to stay and play in the snow afterwards!

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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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How do trees and animals survive under a blanket of snow? Discover the amazing adaptations that allow them to do so while while learning winter safety basics. On snowshoes! Combine with Tubing or Tobogganing for a full day! New* snowshoe location for K-3's. Meet us at Enquist Lodge and enjoy quicker access to easier trails. Ask us where to stay and play in the snow afterwards!

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Half Day
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Explore the Vancouver History Galleries to uncover moments when Canadians either demonstrated good global citizenship or ignored their responsibilities. Be buyers for the Museum’s gift shop, “The Global Village” and consider cultural awareness, fair labour practices and sustainability in a global consumer society.

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Little Victoria lived in Vancouver a long time ago. Listen to the story of her lost doll as Victoria’s family evolves over the years. Play with toys from each generation and see the evolution of toys overtime. Students are invited to consider the connection of toys to sustainability and environmental impact over the decades. Role-play archaeologists and discover toys like Victoria’s.

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75
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Learn about Ancient Egypt by role-playing archaeologists. Excavate and examine Egyptian artifacts and build a pyramid!

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75
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Discover the many wonders of the only mammal that can fly. Find out how bats live, hunt, echolocate and adapt to their habitat using their unique bodies. Because bats are nocturnal, we will not see any live bats during the program. Instead, we will explore their habitat with unique props and activities. Bats really are beautiful; learn why in this interactive forest adventure.

Keywords: nature, park, parks, outdoor, outdoors, ecology, forest, hands-on, interactive, explore, conservation, animals, plants

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90
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K, 1, 2, 3
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The lush temperate rainforest is diverse, abundant and full of interconnected species. Engage all of your senses to piece together the story of forest dwelling plants and animals and their important roles in the web of life.

Keywords: nature, park, parks, outdoor, outdoors, ecology, forest, hands-on, interactive, explore, conservation, animals, plants

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Beaver Lake is one of Vancouver’s last natural wetlands, and it is home to incredible plants and animals. What makes the wetland ecosystem a good place to live? How do diverse communities of animals eat their way along the food chain? Roll up your sleeves and explore Beaver Lake wildlife up close with dip nets, magnifiers and games.

Keywords: nature, park, parks, outdoor, outdoors, ecology, forest, wetland, hands-on, interactive, explore, conservation, animals, plants

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90
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3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Visit the Lumberman’s Arch beach at low tide and explore the incredibly diverse and abundant life in the intertidal zone. Low tide offers us a glimpse at fascinating animals and plants that have adapted to life in and out of the sea. Hunt for crabs, sort seaweeds, and find out what else lives or eats on the seashore, while students discover important human connections to the oceans. Beach Explorers is a tide-dependent program and is available in spring between April and June. Please contact us for available dates.

Keywords: nature, park, parks, outdoor, outdoors, ecology, beach, wetland, hands-on, interactive, explore, conservation, animals, plants

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90
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Free tours of our exhibitions are available for Grades 8 - 12. Learn about the artists, their works, and how we curate the exhibitions. Teachers' Guides are available on our website for each exhibition. Please book ahead of time to ensure availibility. Gallery-based activities can be arranged to integrate with your subject area.

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45
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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No
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Understand the role of salmon as a Cultural Keystone Species for Indigenous Peoples on the West Coast of Canada in Salmon People! 

Salmon is, and always has been, central to the lives, economies, and cultures of many Indigenous Peoples of the West Coast. Understanding this significance is central to understanding the worldviews of the Peoples who have lived here since time immemorial.  

Engage with replica fishing tools, explore fish species, and learn about past and present Indigenous fishing methods through storytelling and a variety of Indigenous-created resources. 

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Learn what it was like to work at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery! In this interactive and fun exploration, participants will receive a tour of the Canning Line, including turning the machines on; a fishing game to learn about our ocean's sustainability; and do a puzzle game to learn more about the Cannery and its fishing history. 

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90
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2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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