Tag: Critical Thinking

Les voisins animaux

Inspired by SFU professor and outdoor educator Gillian Judson’s Walking Curriculum, we set out for a nature walk. We decided to focus on locating animal neighbours. Students looked for traces of animal presence, like webs or nests. We were able to find four insects and arachnids just outside our classroom.

We found une coccinelle (ladybug), une abeille (a bee), and three types of araignée (spider). In a surprise twist, we witnessed an epic battle waged between two of the spiders!

Of the three spider species, we identified a Zebra Jumping Spider and an Orb Weaver. The third type was unidentified and trapped by the Orb Weaver. A few days later, students noticed that the Orb Weaver had trapped a wasp!

Il pleut!

At the end of our first full week together, we ventured out into a rain storm for our first sortie nature. What a way to start our place-based education program with a bang – or, rather, splash! We’re building our stamina. On this very wet and blustery day, we understood that rain gear will be essential to exploring the outdoors comfortably this fall and winter.

On this first outing, we discussed some basic rules: stay close to the group, stay focused on any tasks for the day, and do no harm to nature! Division 10 students had fun running in and out of the forest. They even found a ‘living’ tunnel shaped from brush and low-lying branches. We ended this first exploration by connecting to one of our 5 senses. We practiced listening attentively to rainfall on leaves overhead.

Que vois-tu dehors?

Bonjour et bienvenue à notre blogue de classe! Welcome to our class blog! Here’s where we’ll share some of our learning moments.

Spending time outside connects us to place. On this late summer day, students were encouraged to pay attention to what’s outside. We focused our attention on living things.

Flowers, leaves, and trees caught our attention the most. Their shapes and colours inspired us.

 

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