Beachwalks (Grades 4-7)
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the waves of our Vancouver coastline? Low tide offers us a brief glimpse into the fascinating world of the intertidal zone. From barnacles to sea cucumbers, learn how these animals and dozens of others survive without water for up to six hours at a time! Hold a sea star, get squirted by a clam and learn how to tell female and male crabs apart in this unique discovery-based learning opportunity. This program provides students with a hands-on opportunity to explore the intertidal zone by searching for live aquatic animals at the beach, within walking distance of the Aquarium. Guided by an Aquarium educator or volunteer, students discover the diversity of animals and plants that inhabit the intertidal zone; a place that is often overlooked. Students also learn about the impact that marine debris has on our oceans as well as how best to respect these animals during future beach adventures.
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Be prepared for students to get their shoes and socks wet! Rubber boots recommended!
Spring Semester 2011 (May-Jun), variable days & times (see below), 2 hours, $12.50/student, 20-30 students
May 2, Mon, 10:30am; May 3, Tue, 11:00am; May 4, Wed, 11:30am; May 5, Thu, 12pm, May 6, Fri, 12:45pm
May 16, Mon, 10:00am; May 17, Tue, 10:30am; May 18, Wed, 11:30am; May 19, Thu, 12pm, May 20, Fri, 12:45pm
May 30, Mon, 9:30am; May 31, Tue, 10:00am; Jun 1, Wed, 10:30am; Jun 2, Thu, 11am, Jun 3, Fri, 11:45am
Jun 13 , Mon, 9:00am; Jun 14 , Tue, 9:30am; Jun 15, Wed, 10:30am; Jun 16 , Thu, 11am, Jun 3, Fri, 11:45am
Prescribed Learning Outcomes:
Grade 4: It is expected that students will:
- Determine how personal choices and actions have environmental consequences [Life Science: Habitats and Communities]
- Analyse impacts of weather on living and non-living things [Earth and Space Science: Weather]
Grade 5: It is expected that students will:
- Describe potential environmental impacts of using BCs living and non-living resources [Earth and Space Science: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources]
Grade 6: It is expected that students will:
- Analyse how different organisms adapt to their environments [Life Science: Diversity of Life]
Grade 7: It is expected that students will:
- Analyse the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations, communities and ecosystems [Life Science: Ecosystems]
- Assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment [Life Science: Ecosystems]
- Assess the requirements for sustaining healthy local ecosystems [Life Science: Ecosystems]
- Evaluate human impacts on local ecosystems [Life Science: Ecosystems]