Dirt Made My Lunch

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Last updated on

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Learn about the nutrient cycle, soil composition, and compost food webs, and see how they all come together to make delicious, nutritious food!

Big Ideas

All living things sense and respond to their environment.

Energy can be transformed.

Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.

Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact within their environment.

Personal choices and social and environmental factors influence our health and well-being.

Daily physical activity enables us to practice skillful movement and helps us develop personal fitness.

Personal choices and social and environmental factors influence our health and well-being.

Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

4, 5

Months Available:

April, May, June, September, October

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:30 am, 12:30 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

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 secondary schools and community centers. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste vegetables, when seasonally available. Email us about different field trip time and duration opinions.

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

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