What Bug is That? - Virtual

Last updated on
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
Experience type: 
Virtual Field Trip
Program Description

Get excited about the tiny creatures that live in Lynn Canyon Park. This on-line program features a short introduction to invertebrate biology and a live video session with some local animals such as slugs, worms, and woodbugs. We’ll also take a close-up look at a few of our tiny friends under a powerful magnifier.

Big Ideas
  • Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.
  • Plants and animals have observable features.
  • Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
  • Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.
  • Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
  • All living things sense and respond to their environment.
  • Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact within their environment.
  • Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
  • Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.
  • Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    K, 1, 2, 3, 4
    Duration: 
    60 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Cost Per Student: 
    $3.00
    Cost Per Adult: 
    $0.00
    Fee Notes: 

    Educators and adult assistants accompanying a school group are free.

    Cost: $3.00 per student (minimum cost of $60 for groups with less than 20 students).

    Any self-guided or virtual program cancellations will be charged a $25 administration fee.

     

    Additional Notes

    Fill out our school booking form online, to start the booking process. https://ecologycentre.ca/elementary-school-programs/ Call 604-990-3755 or email ecocentre@dnv.org with questions.

    We can only accommodate up to 60 youth.