January

Through activities and observations, students will identify the characteristics of systems found in the mountain environment through the lens of unique creatures like snow fleas. Observations of snow pack levels and exploration into ecological footprints and carrying capacities will help participants become equipped to apply their knowledge to human systems. All done on snowshoes! Combine with Tubing or Tobogganing for a full day!

September 16, 2024-June 27, 2025

Explore the world of landscape-inspired artwork through this engaging program. Using the forms of trees,  waterways, and mountains, students discuss ideas of landscape and place. Building on these ideas, participants use techniques of layering, colour mixing, and collage to create a ‘forest’ of trees.

Curriculum Tie-ins: Art Education, Ecology, Indigenous Art

It is said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ but how do we actually learn from photographs?

Using images from the Archives of North Vancouver's collection, students will explore Squamish themes and stories. The photographs feature local landscapes and individuals. Students will learn to analyze each image and to record relevant observations while learning aspects of Squamish culture. Topics include family life, education and art. The Kit includes lesson plans which encourage team work, group discussion and critical thinking.

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(Grades 6-9) Follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation. During this 2 hour workshop students observe and become curious about the Fraser River, do background research, construct hypotheses, test their hypotheses by doing experiments, analyze their data, draw a conclusion, and report their results. Students determine whether the current temperature, pH, and turbidity will or will not be above acceptable levels for salmon survival.

This program is divided into:

• Introduction Outside (5 minutes)
• Observe and Conduct Background Research
  • Observe the Fraser (outdoor observation and water sample collection 20 minutes)
  • 5-minute transfer to upstairs exhibit gallery
  • Background research (10 minutes upstairs exhibit search, 10 minutes presentations)
  • Construct hypotheses (10 minutes)
• Stations (25 minutes each)
  • Turbidity Testing Station
  • pH Testing Station
• Conclusion (10 minutes)

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September 16, 2024 - June 2, 2025
during exhibition dates

This active tour is perfect for busy minds and bodies, introducing the world of art, artists and art galleries. Children learn about simple artistic concepts and are encouraged to express their ideas about the artwork verbally, physically and visually. In the studio, magic happens as kids experiment with printmaking, drawing, and more. 

Customize your experience with our Discovery Tour!  

The Discovery Tour is adaptable for your youth education group, and is designed to be modified for groups with a variety of ages (e.g. homeschool groups) or a group for which there is no existing Education Program (e.g. high school classes). 

Choose from a set of modules to design the perfect outing for your class.   

Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home? Students learn all about amphibian lifecycles, adaptations, habitats, and frog friendly behaviour through interactive discussions and fun games. 

LEPS workshops take place in YOUR CLASSROOM in LANGLEY, ABBOTSFORD or SURREY school districts.