BC Field Trips

BC Biodiversity - Virtual

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Last updated on

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

Experience type:

Virtual Field Trip

Program Description

What is biodiversity, and why is it important? In this on-line field trip, your students will learn about genetic, species, and habitat diversity. We will explore British Columbia’s diverse ecosystems from deserts to rainforests and learn how local plants and animals are well-adapted to our temperate rainforest ecosystem.

Big Ideas

All living things sense and respond to their environment.

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

Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.

Evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living things.

Trip Details

City:

Online

For Grades:

4, 5, 6, 7

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm

Duration:

60 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts

Packages Provided:

No Packages Provided

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$3.00

Fee Notes:

Educators and adult assistants accompanying a school group are free.

Cost: $3.00 per student (minimum cost of $60 for groups with less than 20 students).

Any self-guided or virtual program cancellations will be charged a $25 administration fee.

Additional Notes

Fill out our school booking form online, to start the booking process. https://ecologycentre.ca/elementary-school-programs/ Call 604-990-3755 or email ecocentre@dnv.org with questions.

We can only accommodate up to 60 youth.