Society's agricultural and artistic activities. Our specialists provide pinpoint information and transform this event into an unforgettable adventure in a beautiful learning environment in nature. What is the curriculum and how is a typical Ideal Tour day? The class(es) arrive(s) at 10:00am at I.D.E.A.L. At 10:30am, the visitors who got acquainted with the team are split into smaller groups to be
lead ro one of the following sites:
The garden and greenhouses
The horses and poney
The chicken coop
The goats
Each activity lasts about 20 to 25 minutes. Lunch is based at a yurt (a circular tent) where music (guitar and drums) is often played. The tour then ends with discovery activities about bees (honeybees and native) which consists of an introduction to their world, a demonstration beehive, beekeeping tools, bee products and much more. Upon request, additional activities may be organized:
Walk in the forest (which includes the discovery of its ecosystem)
Role playing in a beautiful stone-built amphitheater where children talk about
their experiences, their observations and their feelings concerning what they
have seen, learned and touched. This invites them to demonstrate what was
learned during the visit by integrating their experience into a deeper
understanding of our environment. Drum Circle (entertaining music course based on rhythms)
Note that food is not provided, everyone brings their own lunch. This is a field trip and bussing is necessary. Curriculum Match Details:
Grade 2:
Science:
- classify familiar animals according to similarities and differences in appearance,
behavior and life cycles.
- describe some changes that affect animals.
- describe ways in which animals are important to other living things and the
environment. Social Studies:
- describe their responsibility to the local environment. Health and Career Education:
- describe practices that contribute to physical and emotional health (e.g., regular
physical activities, healthy eating , healthy relationships). Grade 3:
Science:
- describe ways in which plants are important to other living things and the
environment. Social Studies:
- identify changes that can occur in communities over time.
- demonstrate a sense of responsibility for the local environment. Health and Career Education:
- describe practices that contribute to physical and emotional health. Grade 4:
Science:
- compare the structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in
different habitats and communities.
- analyse simple food chains. Health and Career Education:
- describe the choices an individual can make to attain and maintain physical and
emotional health. Grade 5:
Science:
- describe potential environmental impacts of using BC’s living and non-living
resources.
- analyse how BC’s living and non-living resources are used
Social Studies:
- explain why sustainability is important. Health and Career Education:
- describe strategies for contributing to a healthy, balanced lifestyle, including
healthy eating, integrating regular physical activity, and maintaining emotional
health. Grade 6:
Science:
- analyse how different organisms adapt to their environments. Social Studies:
- evaluate effects of technology on lifestyles and environments. Health and Career Education:
- describe the benefits of attaining and maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Grade 7:
Science:
- analyse the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations,
communities, and ecosystems.
- assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment.
- evaluate human impacts on local ecosystems. To apply for a fee waiver, contact Sophia 250-919-7619. Curriculum Matches
Grade 2 Science; Grade 3 Science, Social Studies, Health and Career Education; Grade 4 Science; Grade 5 Science, Social Studies, Health and Career Education; Grade 6 Science, Social Studies, Health and Career Education; Grade 7 Science
