Grade 7 Programs
| Programs |
Science |
Social Studies | The Arts | Health and Physical Education |
| Patterns in Physical Geography | 8 | 1 | ||
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Walker Quarry Bus Tour (Geography - Natural Resources) |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Survival on the Niagara Escarpment (Interactions within Ecosystems) | 8 | 1 | ||
| Farm, Pond and Forest (interactions within Ecosystems) | 8 | 1 | ||
| Wayfaring (Map Work - no compass) | 4 | |||
| Compass Orienteering | 4 | |||
| Team Dynamics - low initiatives course | 1 | 4 | ||
| Trappers and Traders | 8 | 4 | ||
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LEGEND: 1 Program meets one or more specific expectations
4 Program meets four or more specific expectations
8 Program meets eight or more specific expectations
Curriculum Based Programs at Highlands O.E.C.
An Experiential Learning Centre on over 100 Acres of Niagara Escarpment,
a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve!
Let us help meet your curriculum needs!
At Highlands Outdoor Education Centre your class will have a fun-filled time while you complete specific expectations of the Ontario Grade 7 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!
Bag lunches are always welcome. Cold and hot drinks are available for purchase.
All programs and activities at Highlands Outdoor Education Centre have been cross-referenced to the 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 the group.
Skilled Interpretative Staff - Learning Centre - Lunch Room and Washrooms
Facility is Wheel Chair accessible - ATV carrier 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!
** SPECIAL ** 10% off bookings from November 2nd to 13, 2009 and April 19 to 20, 2010
Call for program selection.
LOCATION: Highlands Nordic Ski and Outdoor 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! Phone: (705) 444-5017 email: hoec@highlandsnordic.ca
Highlands Outdoor Education Centre – PROGRAM OUTLINE Gr. 7 Fall 2009 Spring 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 SUGGESTED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (we suggest 1 adult per 8 students).
1. Patterns in Physical Geography *** NEW ***
Students will identify the factors that produce patterns in physical geography through a series of dynamic interactive demonstrations then proceed outside to the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the Nottawasaga River Watershed, to identify and map natural physical features and designated human land uses, commerical, agricultural and recreational. Students will use a GPS unit to record the elevation at selected locations.
2. Bus Tour to Walker Aggregates Quarry (Natural Resources)
After an introduction on ‘how humans acquire, manage, and use natural resources’, students will visit a working rock quarry (mining), Walker Aggregates Quarry (3 minutes away). During this tour, students will see firsthand, a mining operation and the ways in ‘which technology has affected our use of natural resources with respect to their management, extraction, processing and marketing’.
Your School bus transportation is required to stay with your group for the whole day in order to transport the students to the Quarry. On site, a guide from Walker Aggregates will join us on the bus to give an informed account of the operations and to answer any questions.
3.Survival on the Niagara Escarpment (Interactions within Ecosystems)
Students will play a role in the food chain as it may occur on the Niagara Escarpment. Our version of the survival game shows the interdependence of all organisms within a local forest community. It examines food chains, food webs, and shows the concept of energy flow within an ecosystem. Students will experience both the struggle all organisms on the escarpment must go through, and the impact humans can have on wildlife populations, food chains, and ecosystems.
4. Farm, Pond and Forest (Interactions with Ecosystems) --- NEW ---
Using a hands-on approach, students will explore a variety of ecosystems, including a working mini-farm, active Beaver Pond, and a forest floor. Students will study the interactions between living organisms and their environment including links between biotic and abiotic elements. Students will also explore sustainability, limiting factors and human influence.
5. Wayfaring (Map Work – no Compass)
Students will participate in a wayfaring program building on team and map work skills as they venture through three progressively challenging levels of maps. Students will only advance after successful completion of each stage.
6. Compass Orienteering
Students will use compasses introduced to how a compass works then use the compass to set up and follow increasingly challenging courses. The material will be adjusted to the ability of the students.
7. Team Dynamics
This program consists of co-operative games that promote leadership, trust, verbal/non-verbal communication, problem solving and team skills. A simple low climbing (scramble) wall may be included in the activities. (Helmets are required for this program)
8. Trappers and Traders (Full Day Program)
This program combines orienteering, problem solving, and team work skills while role playing the life of a fur trader during the 1700’s. Students will be required to work together to find “furs” on our wayfaring course, trade their furs for “beaver” money at our fur exchange, then buy items (from the trading post) they will need to survive the winter. Which of your students will survive?
The French speaking 'shop keeper', helps a 'trapper' determine what to purchase using his "Made Beaver" money.
The Trading Post is located in the Sugar Shack back in the forest.
General 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 Two half-day programs make an exciting full-day program.
Ø Program runs 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! We provide the campfire and cooking sticks. You provide the hot dogs and condiments!
