Habitats, Communities and You
Pre-Visit Information
To ensure a successful day, it is essential to review BOTH the Program Specific Information below AND the General Guidelines!
Program Specific Information
1. Before coming, remind students:
- this program is not “an outing”, it is a “work day”
- please create name tags for your students (self adhesive labels work well) -we can get to know your students quickly when we can see their names!
- dress in layers (e.g. a T-shirt and a sweater/sweatshirt) because the greenhouse is often warm
- bring labeled bottles of water - no drinking fountains at the Greenhouse
- all program materials, including pencils and clipboards, are provided
2. Review the process of photosynthesis.
3. If you have a grade 3/4 split class please note that this program is designed specifically to meet grade 4 curriculum requirements and is not suitable for grade 3 students. Please DO NOT include grade 3 students on this trip.
Location and Travel Instructions
The
Greenhouse is located at 1 Danforth Avenue on the property of the City Adult Learning Centre (south west corner of Broadview and Danforth Avenues).
by TTC:
Go to the Broadview Subway Station. Walk south on Broadview Avenue and cross to the south west corner of Broadview and Danforth Avenues (Pizza Pizza). Walk west on Danforth Avenue and cross the entrance ramp to the DVP and then walk south along the path at the City Adult Learning Centre by the chain link fence until you come to the Greenhouse.
by School Bus:
drop-off and pick-up: Busses use the main entrance of the City Adult Learning Centre (the entrance is west of Broadview and runs south off Danforth Avenue). The Greenhouse is located east of the school.