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SCIENCE IN THE SUBALPINE

Our Junior Rangers program takes students on a thrilling ride up to our unique subalpine environment, 885 meters above sea level! We help teachers meet curriculum requirements with a dynamic and hands-on approach to learning. These courses are designed to engage students and connect them with nature and wildlife in an interactive way that encourages an inquiry-based method of learning.

GRADE K - 1: SEASONAL CHANGES AND THE NEEDS OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

In this course, students learn about the unique ecosystem of the subalpine environment, how that environment changes throughout the year, and how our native plants and animals adjust to the seasons. We explore this vibrant mountain-top setting through hiking and group activities.

GRADE 2-3: THE FOOD WEB OF A SUBALPINE ECOSYSTEM

There is so much biodiversity and interconnected life in the subalpine! Grade 2 and 3 students will investigate the lifecycles, food webs and food chains found in this unique habitat. They will explore the Summit and take part in a team activity which demonstrates the sensitive relationships within a food web at this altitude.

GRADE 4: THE SUBALPINE BIOME AND ANIMALS WITH SUPER SENSES

In this course, we look into local wildlife biodiversity and discuss the topic of biomes. Together we learn about the delicate balance in the subalpine environment and what sustains a healthy ecosystem. We examine how animals, birds and reptiles use their senses to respond to other creatures and their environment. Students will discover just how vital these super senses are to some of our most familiar mountain residents.

GRADE 5-6: THE ROCK CYCLE

It is easy to see how amazing the local landscape is! From our Summit, each direction you look there is a rock feature of some kind. How did they get there and how did they form? Hiking our trails, students will discover how rocks transform from one type to another, and what forces build up the landscape and wear it down.

GRADE 7-8: ADAPTABILITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN THE SUBALPINE

The subalpine is home to some of British Columbia’s most fascinating wildlife and interesting plants. With specific reference to natural selection and the characteristics of life, students will discover the ways in which these plants and animals adapt to meet the challenges of finding food, avoiding predators, and surviving the changes of the seasons.

This program is designed for the young visitors (pre-school and kindergarten up to Grade 2). Children will be provided with a one-hour group tour of the Sanctuary wetlands, exploring nature under the guidance of our biologist. At the discretion of the leader and teacher, this may be extended to 1.5 hours.The Sanctuary is a noisy place in the spring, with birds getting ready for migration, nesting or in the process of building nests. Children will learn about bird behavior, the process of building nests and how we need to be careful not to disturb the birds during this important process.

In this two-hour program developed in collaboration with Kwakwaka’wakw Chief Robert Joseph, students discover the ongoing importance of the Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch. Students will engage with themes of transformation, ancestry, oral history, and rights and privileges by learning from cultural belongings in the MOA teaching collection.

A guided gallery exploration encourages active looking and listening, and students are asked to draw a potlatch belonging of their choice before reporting and reflecting on their findings to the rest of the class. Students will finish the program by watching a short film showing the sights, sounds, and ceremony of the Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch.

To book this program, please submit a booking request.

https://moa.ubc.ca/school-programs/types/kwakwakawakw-potlatch/

Thème :

• Les simples machines composent les machines complexes
• Les machines complexes travaillent ensemble pour créer un produit  
• Personnes et machines ont tous un rôle à jouer

Description : Cet atelier en ligne de 60 minutes est une présentation interactive sur les machines complexes et une chaîne de montage (la chaîne de mise en conserve) dirigée par le staff du Gulf of Georgia Cannery site historique et national. Les élèves joueront le rôle de «détectives» et exploreront trois machines complexes clés sur la chaine de mise en conserve. Le personnel posera des questions et donnera aux étudiants la possibilité de voter pour répondre, et des indices pour aider à remplir leur feuille de travail.

Cette unité inclut:                                                                                         

• Une unité entièrement créée avec des Pré et Post activités, un workshop et un kit à utiliser dans la classe.
• Connection avec les Sciences Sociales
• Un workshop en ligne d’une heure avec un interprète
• De multitudes d’activités
• Des photos et vidéos historiques
• Un quiz kahoot
• Deux chasses au trésor
• Un mot mêlé

Bonus: Un kit physique peut être emprunté pour une semaine sans frais supplémentaires. Il inclut des répliques en bois de machines simples. Le kit doit être récupéré au lieu historique national Gulf of Georgia Cannery à Steveston. Des instructions seront incluses pour aider les élèves à approfondir leurs connaissances sur la façon dont les machines fonctionnent.