MicroFarm

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Last updated on

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Micro plants. Micro flowers. Micro bugs. Micro students? There are so many tiny things to see on the farm! We’ll practice using magnifying glasses and getting close to see how little things on the farm have a big impact, and practice caring for the smallest members of our living world.

Big Ideas

Plants and animals have observable features.

Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.

Engagement in the arts creates opportunities for inquiry through purposeful play.

People connect to others and share ideas through the arts.

Engagement in the arts creates opportunities for inquiry through purposeful play.

People connect to others and share ideas through the arts.

Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.

Through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world.

Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.

Through listening and speaking, we connect with others and share our world.

Daily physical activity helps us develop movement skills and physical literacy, and is an important part of healthy living.

Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals and care for the local environment.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

K, 1

Months Available:

April, May, June

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:30 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Preschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Pre-Visit Information Package

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Additional Notes

Situated at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson secondary schools, our schoolyard farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students.

Learn more and book your trip at https://freshroots.ca/learn-on-the-farm/.

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