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Address
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A young woman wearing a headset and a mask holds up a Petri dish filled with soil as she interacts with an audience using a tablet; a series of colourful stuffed toys sit on the counter next to her.
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Program description

We often forget that the ground is teeming with life. With your students, discover the creatures hiding underground. During the program, students observe the characteristics of earthworms, study their life cycle and discover how worms contribute to healthy soils.

Note: This program is virtual via Zoom.

Consult this Educational Activity Kit: A Handful of Soil for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!

Educational Activity Kit

Curriculum links

Ontario

Science and Technology 
Kindergarten: Problem Solving and Innovating
Grades 1 and 2: STEM Skills and Connections
Grade 1: Life Systems — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Animals

Quebec

Preschool: To construct his/her understanding of the world
Mathematics, Science and Technology — Science and Technology
Elementary Cycle 1: To explore the world of science and technology

British Columbia and Yukon (Click to expand)

Science 
Kindergarten: Plants and animals have observable features.
Grade 1: Biology — Living things have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment.
Grade 2: Biology — Living things have life cycles adapted to their environment.

Alberta (Click to expand)

Science 
Kindergarten: Environment and Community Awareness
Grade 1: Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2: Small Crawling and Flying Animals
 

Saskatchewan (Click to expand)

Science 
Kindergarten: Life Science — Living Things in our Environment
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things 
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes

Manitoba (Click to expand)

Science
Grade 1: Characteristics and Needs of Living Things
Grade 2: Growth and Changes in Animals
 

New Brunswick (Click to expand)

Science
Grade 1: Unit 2 — Our Environment
Grade 2: Unit 1 — Growth and Development

Nova Scotia (Click to expand)

Science 
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs of living things.
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes

Prince Edward Island (Click to expand)

Science 
Kindergarten: Exploring the World Using Our Senses
Grade 1: Life Science — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Science — Animal Growth and Changes

Newfoundland and Labrador (Click to expand)

Science 
Kindergarten: Exploring my World
Grade 1: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Animal Growth and Changes
 

Northwest Territories and Nunavut (Click to expand)

Science and Technology
Kindergarten: Life Systems: Senses and the Body
Grade 1: Life Systems — Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
Grade 2: Life Systems — Growth and Changes in Animals

Teacher tips

An educator from the museum will connect with your classroom using Zoom videoconferencing. Through your web camera and the chat feature, the educator will see and interact with the students throughout the session. See the attached document for tips and tricks for connecting with your class.

PLANNING YOUR VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP (PDF)

After you book your program, we will provide information about the program set up and any supplies you/your students will need to maximize your experience.

Reservations

Booking requests can be made through the Online Reservation Request Form.

You can also connect directly with out Customer Engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

Program Details

AGRICULTURE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Grade Level:
K - Grade 2 (Ontario), Preschool - Elementary Cycle 1 (Quebec).
Fee
$130
Duration
40 minutes
Dates Offered
November 7, 2022 to March 31, 2023
Max Group Size
30
Program Location
At Your School
Online