DESTINATION: Vancouver Aquarium

PROGRAM: Arctic Biodiversity                              DATE(S):November 16, 2017

SERIES OF ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN:

Students will:

• Explore the concept of interconnectedness between humans and our environment and our influences on other humans and environments around the world
• Describe the adaptations Arctic animals have to thrive and current threats to their survival
• Evaluate the causes and effects of climate change on Canada’s Arctic and around the world
• Explain how First Peoples continue to use the animal resources in a sustainable way
• Learn about current research in the world’s Arctic regions that is possible through First Peoples perspectives and knowledge

ITINERARY of ACTIVITIES:

9:10am – bus from Tyee to Aquarium

10:00am-11:45am – workshops at Aquarium

12:00- pick up from Aquarium back to Tyee

12:30 – lunch in classroom as usual

 

METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION: Bus  BY:  Vancouver School Bus Charters

EDUCATOR(s)-in-CHARGE: Ms. Hannah Langille

COST TO THE STUDENT: $23.00

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, snack, small backpack

BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS:

All students are expected to comply with the Tyee School Code of Conduct and the school’s expectations of student behaviour, cooperating fully with trip supervisors and participating in a responsible manner at all times

 

Volunteers

Division 3 will need 2 parent volunteers for this field trip.  Please email me at hlangille@vsb.bc.ca if you are able to join us for the morning.