Evolution on the Farm

Offered by
Fresh Roots
Last updated on
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

How many plants are related to broccoli? Why can’t we grow coconuts in Vancouver? Explore these questions and more as we dive deep into the evolution of food crops through natural and human selection, and the effects of climate on our food.

Big Ideas
  • Safe environments depend on everyone following safety rules.
  • New experiences, both within and outside of school, expand our career skill set and options.
  • Practising respectful, ethical, inclusive behaviour prepares us for the expectations of the workplace.
  • Everyday materials are often mixtures.
  • Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
  • Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.
  • Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.
  • Daily physical activity enables us to practice skillful movement and helps us develop personal fitness.
  • Daily participation in different types of physical activity influences our physical literacy and personal health and fitness goals.
  • Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    6, 7
    Months Available: 
    Days Offered: 
    Times Offered: 
    Duration: 
    See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts
    Packages Provided: 
    Pre-Visit Information Package
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 

    15 or fewer students: $150

    16-22 students: $220

    23-30 students $300

    VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs. 

    We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

    Additional Notes

    Situated at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson secondary schools, our schoolyard farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centers. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

    Learn more and book your trip at https://freshroots.ca/learn-on-the-farm/.