Farm Observers

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Last updated on

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

During the October visit of this year-long program, students will start building a relationship with the farm space. They will develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles and slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year.

Big Ideas

All living things sense and respond to their environment.

The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.

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

Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle.

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.

Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle.

Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Learning about similarities and differences in individuals and groups influences community health.

Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

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

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7

Months Available:

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:

$600 for VSB classes and $750 for non-VSB classes. Classes must register individually. Discounts for small classes (less than 23 students) available upon request.

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs. Schools in the David Thompson and Van Tech catchments will receive an additional 25% discount for their first field trip.

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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