Welcome to the Watersheds In-Class Program

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Last updated on

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Introduce students to Metro Vancouver’s watersheds through an engaging, curriculum connected, in-class program facilitated by a watershed educator, who brings the watersheds to you. A mix of thinking and movement-based activities will keep students engaged in a fun and memorable way as we explore where our drinking water comes from, water use, sustainability, and what makes watershed ecosystems important.

Welcome to the Watersheds In-Class Program | Metro Vancouver

Big Ideas

Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills.

Everything we learn helps us to develop skills.

Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.

Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.

Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.

Trip Details

For Grades:

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm

Duration:

60 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Other

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$0.00

Fee Notes:

This program is provided to Metro Vancouver Grade 2 classes for free. Teachers are asked to complete a brief survey to provide feedback to Metro Vancouver following the program

Additional Notes

This program includes slideshow and video components. The classroom must have audio/visual equipment (a projector and speakers) for presenters to connect to.

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