Program Description:
Students will explore forest and field ecosystems while hiking in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, adjacent to our centre. Students hike to the fossil-filled Dolomite cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park. They will learn about mineral and rock formation, the rock cycle, weathering and erosion. In this unique habitat, recognized as a Biosphere Reserve, connections can be made about abiotic and biotic interactions.
Curriculum Connections:
Science and Technology:
Grade 7 - Interactions in the Environment, Heat in the Environment
Grade 6 - Biodiversity
Choose this program to earn points in the "Improve Student Achievement through Ecological Literacy" section of your Eco-Schools Certification. Our staff looks forward to collaborating with you.