Math: Rooted in Nature

2019 FULL DAY SPLIT OVER TWO HALF DAYS; 2020 full day (9:30 am - 2:00 pm)

Curriculum Connections

• Mathematics - Measurement, Geometry and Spatial Sense
• Science & Technology - Understanding Life Systems
• Language - Writing, Reading, Oral and Visual Communication 
   

Character Development:

• program emphasizes respect, responsibility, teamwork and co-operation
   

In the unique environment of the TUSC Greenhouse, students are challenged to investigate the guiding question, "How does Math help prove that plants are efficient?"

Organized to reflect the "5 E’s of Scientific Inquiry" (engage, explore, explain, extend, evaluate), students rotate through as many as four different activity stations where they use a variety of mathematical concepts and tools to investigate different dimensions of the "science" behind the question. As students discover how math connects to science, they take photographs of the plants / plant materials to illustrate and support their understanding.  To encourage literacy connections through non-fiction writing and/or the creation of media works, the students’ digital photographs, along with suggested activities, are shared via AW Google drive.

Please Note: we are pleased to announce that there is now barrier free access to the TUSC Greenhouse; contact TUSC for more information.

Program Length: Beginning Spring 2020 full day (9:30 am - 2:00 pm)
Availability: spring
Location: TUSC Greenhouse
Fee: $300.00 per class

User fees help ensure the continuation of these learning experiences through partial cost recovery; fee schedule reflect rates subsidized by the Toronto District School Board.

TTC: each student requires 2 tickets, if over 12 years

Maximum: 30 students

NOTE: because of space restrictions in the TUSC Greenhouse, teachers wishing to bring classes whose numbers exceed 30, are asked to request TWO bookings; contact the TUSC Office for more information 416 393-0661.