“To observe the same spaces over and over again with the same eyes is not to see them.” Our own backyard or even a nearby park can become nothing more than a green blur: a natural backdrop to our everyday lives that we tend to dismiss and ignore because it’s always...
Bubbles in winter? This sounds more than a little improbable! But with a bit of patience and the right conditions, you and your kids can make glittering frozen spheres that crystalize right before your eyes! And while they may be fleeting (each bubble lasts only 30...
No fall evening feels the same without the steady, rhythmic chorus of cricket song. The sound conjures up starlit nights, the spicy smell of fallen leaves, and the warmth of a crackling fire. Crickets sing for the same reason frogs and birds do: to attract a mate. A...
Most of us, when asked, could tell you who lives in our neighbourhood. We might know the older gentleman from across the street who takes his daily walk or we may know the kids that frolic and play in our nearby parks and along the street. However, we tend to forget...
At Camp Kawartha: Students live the life of a squirrel. From camouflaging to building nests, students participate in a variety of interactive games and role-playing activities that simulate seasonal changes over a year. (K-3) Curriculum Connections Science Curriculum...
“First Nations University of Canada is the home of the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, connecting communities with each other to share their stories about Indigenous education across Canada and around the world.” Very good lesson plans and...
