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Out and About: The Science of Sport

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students take a closer look at sports science. In this hands-on learning lesson plan, students may visit the Science Museum, the Life Science Centre, or the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum online or in-person to discover details related to...
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Comparing Deciduous and Evergreen Trees

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars investigate nature by identifying different plants and trees. In this environmental field trip, students participate in a British Columbia expedition in which they identify cedar, pine, hemlock and Douglas fir trees. Young...
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Wild, Wild Wetland Wildlife

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners investigate biology by participating in a science experiment. For this dissection lesson, students conduct a nature field trip around their school grounds and identify animals, plants, tracks and waste. Learners dissect an owl...
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Lichen Looking

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore plant biology by participating in field trip activities. In this botany lesson plan, students identify the term "lichen" and discuss where lichens can be found as they explore a nature area on their class field trip....
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Beach Zonation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore biology by participating in an organism identification activity. In this beach field trip instructional activity, students identify the different areas of the beach in which organisms reside and discuss the differences...
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Plant Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore botany by conducting field research outside of class. In this plant species lesson plan, students examine a nearby park or beach in which they can dig and search for plants they aren't familiar with. Students collect...
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Bugs, Worms and Others

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore biology by conducting an outdoor research activity. In this insect identification lesson, students collaborate with classmates to examine organisms they find on a class field trip either in their school playground or a...
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Rock Pioneers

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners explore geology by participating in a field trip exercise. In this rock analysis lesson, students discuss rock formations and how water moves rocks according to the tide. Learners conduct a tide activity by marking a rock of...
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Hold It

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Young scholars explore animal characteristics by examining water currents in person. In this animal strength lesson, students discuss tides and currents and attend a field trip in which they are in contact with flowing water. Young...
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Canoe and Kayak

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students explore canoes and kayaks. In this canoe and kayak lesson plan, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak.  Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in...
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How Do Weather Conditions and Lunar Cycles Affect Fishing Success?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use weather measuring devices to record and study weather conditions at different locations, during different times. They attempt to draw conclusions about the relationship between weather conditions, lunar cycle and fishing...