Our Partners

Grade Six

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FI = Programs available in French for French Immersion Schools
MP = Maximum number of participants for a half day program           

***NEW For Teachers***We have created follow up sheets for most of our programs. These contain information and activities that can be used in the classroom following your visit to the Arboretum. Click on the desk icon next to the program to see the follow up sheet.

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Below are curriculum topics and a list of our programs that connect to some or all of the expectations.

 

Biodiversity

Birds  FI
What makes birds unique? Learn where they live, what they eat and how they behave. Feed the winter Chickadees. (January to December)

Trees     FI
Trees play an important role in our lives. Learn about forest ecology, fruits, seeds and tree life cycles. (January to December)

Amazing Animals  FI
Uncover the differences between the animal groups. Wildlife native to the Arboretum will be emphasized. (January to December)

Urban Wildlife FI
Explore nature in the city. Learn about the uniqueness of urban dwellers and how they have adapted to city life. (January to December)

Ecosystems  FI
Discover that everything is connected studying Arboretum ecosystems.
(January to December)

Habitats  FI
What is a habitat and why is it such a significant ecological concept? Learn about the five basic needs of all living things.(January to December)

Pond Life      FI MP = 60
Study life above and below the surface of the pond. (Mid-may to November)

Ecology Games  FI
Play a variety of games and learn that everything plays an important role in nature. (March to November)

River Studies  FI MP = 30
Step into the shallows of the Humber River and uncover its secrets.
(March to November)

Who Gives a Hoot         FI
Find out about the owl species of the Humber River Valley and explore their habitats.
(September to February)

Maple Syrup Harvesting  FI
Travel back to a time when maple sap was collected in pails and carried to a wood fired evaporator. Samples may be provided.(March to Early May)

Plants FI MP = 30
Learn about the importance of plants in our world and discover the variety of plants in the forests and meadows of the Arboretum.  (Mid-may to Early September)

Survival Game MP = 60
This unique game highlights the survival challenges animals face in nature. Students will role play herbivores, omnivores and carnivores in a natural setting. (June to February)

 

First Nations Peoples and European Explorers

The Huron People  FI
Journey back in time and explore ways in which life was different for the Huron people. (January to December)

First Nation Games  FI MP =60
The First Nations People played many games. Have fun learning about their customs.
(Mid-may to November)

 

Canada's Links to the World

Orienteering  FI MP = 30
After an introduction to the fundamentals of compass and map reading, take part in orienteering activities.(Mid-may to November)

Daily Physical Activity

Tobogganing  FI MP = 30
Discover the historical importance of toboggans and enjoy this winter activity (weather permitting). (December-February)

Snowshoeing  FI MP = 30
Discover the historical importance of snowshoes and enjoy this winter activity (weather permitting). (December-February)

First Nation Games  FI MP =60
The First Nations People played many games. Have fun learning about their customs.
(Mid-may to November)

Ecology Games  FI
Play a variety of games and learn that everything plays an important role in nature. (March to November)

Survival Game MP = 60
This unique game highlights the challenges animals face in nature, in order to survive. Students will be split into different groups including herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, elements, and disease. We will then bring the students to a natural setting where they will try to locate food and water stations to ensure their survival. (June to February)