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H.A.N.C. Will Travel!
Nature Programs take to the road!
Travelling Nature Interpreters
Humber Nature Programs is proud to present our
Travelling Nature
Programs. Invite one of our Nature Interpreters to your
classroom. Choose a program for your grade and open the doorway
for the children to explore Outdoor Education! |
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Making "Senses" of Nature:
JK/SK - Gr. 1
Explore your environment to discover what natural items touch
your senses. Interpreters will bring natural samples and present
games that will help the students use their senses. This
adventure will happen both inside the classroom and outside in your
outdoor classroom.
Discover Insects in Your World:
J/K - Gr. 4
Following a brief introduction to the fascinating world of insects and
after examining samples of insects,
students will explore and compare the insects found in different
habitats. Magnifiers, field guides and activities will help
reveal the secrets of some of these tiny but important creatures.
All captured creatures will be released unharmed back into their home
environment.
Urban Wildlife &
Plants: Gr. 1 - 4
Students will explore nature in their urban environment. Focus
will be on what urban areas are, why public green spaces are so
important for wildlife, and how certain animals have adapted to
life in urban areas. Also, students will learn about native plants and
actions they may take to reduce invasive plant species.
Weather: Gr. 5
Learn the difference between climate and weather and how changes in
weather affect people, plants and animals alike. Discover how
temperature, wind and moisture create our daily weather. Students
will be introduced to various weather forecasting methods and
instruments used to measure weather conditions.
Amazing Animal Structures:
Gr. 3 - 4
Explore the wonder of the natural world by discovering
amazing animal structures and how they compare to man made structures
in our urban environments. Investigate design features and
factors that affect the stability of several natural structures while
getting some hands-on experience building one of nature's common
structures.
Huron People & First Nation
Games: Gr. 3
Journey back in time and explore ways in which life was different for
the Huron People. First Nation artifacts will be part of this
presentation. The First Nations People played
many games to develop skills, strength and camaraderie. Students
will enjoy learning about some native customs and participating in
different activites.
Orienteering: Gr.
5
After an introduction to the fundamentals of compass and map reading,
students take part in orienteering activities that utilize their new
skills. A Nature Interpreter will be present to provide guidance,
give tips and reinforce compass and map reading skills.
Ecology Games: Gr. 4
What is ecology? Through a variety of fun filled interactive
games, students will learn that everything from bacteria to top
predators fulfills an important role in our environment.
Ecological Footprint: Gr. 5
The way we live has both
a local and global impact. Students will discover approximately
how big their ecological footprint is and discuss ways in which they
can shrink it. Activities will reinforce the need to consider
everyday actions so we can preserve and optimize our diminishing
resources and reduce pollution.
School Yard Nature Walks: All
grades
Our Nature Interpreter will guide your students on a Nature Walk
through your green spaces or school yard, even if it is just a field or
asphalt. Discover nature all around as students take part in
exploratory activites designed to look closely at nature in their
school yard environment. They may find everything from insects to
habitats, rocks and minerals to urban wildlife. Take a hike in
your own
"backyard!"
*We can adapt any program to suit your needs.
If you can not find the program you are looking for here, please
visit our regular Nature Programs.
Cost:
$120.00 plus G.S.T. for a 2-hour program, maximun 30 students per
program.
$220.00 plus G.S.T for two, 2-hour programs, maximum 30 students per
program.
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Additional
Cost:
Mileage
(40
cents per kilometer), round trip.
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For a more detailed description of the programs, registration
information, to cover a topic not already listed, or to have a program
customized for your group, please contact Humber Nature Programs,
Centre for Urban Ecology:
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