Curriculum Based Programs at Highlands Outdoor Education and Science Centre
An Experiential Learning Centre on over 200 Acres of Niagara Escarpment,
which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve!
Let us help meet your curriculum needs!
Farm and Pond program - Spring 2008
At Highlands Outdoor Education and Science Centre, your class will have a fun-filled time while you complete specific expectations of the Ontario Curriculum. We offer a great selection of dynamic programs!
Why not make the most out of your trip and combine two half-day programs to create a full day of hands-on experiential learning!
All programs and activities at Highlands Outdoor Education and Science Centre have been cross-referenced to the current Ontario Curriculum for your convenience and cover a wide range of both specific and general expectations from strands. All programs incorporate language requirements through writing, reading, oral and visual communication components that are inherent in all of our on site activities. All Programs are dynamic and adaptable to your class.
Bag lunches are always welcome. Cold and hot drinks are available for purchase.
Skilled Interpretative Staff - Learning Centre – Lunch Room and Washrooms
Most trails are Wheel Chair accessible - All Terrain Vehicle on site
PROGRAMS: Full Day: $12.00 each Half Day: $9.00 each
( 2 Programs –4Hrs. Instruction) (1 Program – 2 Hrs. Instruction)
Teachers and Parents FREE!
LOCATION: Highlands Nordic Ski, Outdoor Education and Science Centre is located just 10 minutes South of
Collingwood and West of Duntroon off either Hwy #124 or CR91, on Conc.10.
Advance Booking is Required!
Highlands Nordic Inc., 1182 Conc. 10, Clearview Township, Box 110, Duntroon, On, L0M 1H0 www.highlandsnordic.ca
Phone or Fax: (705) 444-5017 or 1-800-263-5017 Email: hoec@highlandsnordic.ca
PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2009-2010
Note: Proper footwear (i.e. rubber boots or closed toed shoes) is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of this program.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS.
Kindergarten
Discover Science (activity centers) ** NEW ***
Farm and Pond Animal Study
Sensory Stroll
Leader of the Pack
*Maple Syrup / Pioneer Days (March 2010) See Maple Syrup site for details.
Bumble Bee – O (mapping for little folks)
Grade 1
Farm and Pond Animal Study
Leader of the Pack (Characteristics/needs of Living Things)
Bumble Bee – O (age appropriate mapping)
Energy in Our Lives (indoor)
Materials, Objects and Everyday Structures (indoor)
*Maple Syrup / Pioneer Days (March 2010) See Maple Syrup site for details.
Grade 2
Farm and Pond Animal Study(Growth and Changes in Animals)
Leader of the Pack (Growth and Changes in Animals)
Air and Water in the Environment
Water Cycle Game (Air and Water in the Environment)
Wayfaring (Map Work)
Movement (indoor/outdoor program)
*Maple Syrup / Pioneer Days (March 2010) See Maple Syrup site for details.
Grade 3
Under Our Feet – Soils Study
Plant Trek (Growth and Changes in Plants)
Wayfaring (Map Work)
Strong and Stable Structures(indoor)
Forces Causing Movement (indoor)
*Maple Syrup / Pioneer Days (March 2010) See Maple Syrup site for details.
Grade 4
Rocks and Minerals (indoor)
Rock Quarry Tour - approximately 2 minutes away - Walker Aggregates - working quarry
Habitats and Communities
Survival on the Niagara Escarpment
Wayfaring (Map Work)
Pulleys and Gears (indoor)
Grade 5
Survival on the Niagara Escarpment
Wayfaring (Map Work – no compass)
Compass Orienteering
Conservation of Energy and Resources
Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms
Grade 6
Biodiversity – aquatic and terrestrial
Wayfaring (Map Work – no compass)
Compass Orienteering
Survival on the Niagara Escarpment
Trappers and Traders (full day - combines mapping with history)
Electricity and Electrical Devices(indoor)
Properties of Air and Principles of Flight
Grade 7
Rock Quarry Tour ( Geography - Natural Resources)
Survival on the Niagara Escarpment (Interactions within Ecosystems)
Farm, Pond and Forest (Interactions within Ecosystems) -- NEW--- Spring 2009
Wayfaring (Map Work – no compass)
Compass Orienteering
Team Dynamics – Low Initiatives Courses (Helmets are required)
Trappers and Traders (full day - combines mapping with history)
Patterns in Physical Geography ** NEW **
Grade 8
Wayfaring (Map Work – no compass)
Compass Orienteering
Survival on the Niagara Escarpment
Team Dynamics– Low Initiatives Courses
(Helmets are required)
INFORMATION
Ø All Programs must be reserved in advance and are designed as half-day sessions for a
minimum of 12 students and a maximum of 30-40 students
Ø Programs run rain or shine (unless extreme weather conditions are forecasted).
Ø Supervisors are expected to remain with their group throughout the visit (program/lunch) and
are responsible for discipline
- HOT DOG LUNCHES!!! Highlands provides the campfire/cooking sticks, you provide the hot dogs and condiments!!
- For April and November - combining a half day indoor program with a half day outdoor program makes a great combination!!
e.g. grade 4 Rocks and Minerals (indoor) with Survival on the Niagara Escarpment (outdoor) or Wayfaring (outdoor)
- For December to March - Winter elective programs are in effect.
