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Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve

A Constant Cycle: Life and Death… (Cycle 3)

  • Program
  • Educational Objectives
  • Fees

Have your students witness the everyday cycle of life-and-death at Forêt-la-Blanche as they begin to discover the daily ongoings of the local decomposers.

Agenda…
In the morning With the help of our guide, hit the trails and discover the different stages of decomposition in an old-growth forest.
At lunch
Enjoy a nice picnic outside…
In the afternoon Mix things up and participate in a game of energy transfers and forest food pyramids. End the day by testing your knowledge and  successfully navigating our “Amazing Maze”.

«A Constant Cycle: Life and Death…» transforms lessons into living classrooms to help students explore several key concepts of «living things» from the Science and Technology requirements of Quebec Educational Curriculum.

Sections
Elements explored
Energy
-Transformation of energy in living things (ecological pyramids)
Matter -Characteristics of living things (nutrition, respiration, growth, decomposition, etc…)
Systems and interactions -Interaction between humans and their environment
Techniques and instrumentation -Use of simple observational tools (magnifying glass, binoculars)
Appropriate language
-Terminology related to the understanding of living things

Furthermore, the program is conducive in the development of the Environmental Awareness and Consumer Rights and Responsibilities Broad Area of Learning.

*Fee
Base rate* $8.50/participant
*this includes taxes and use of equipment
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