Intermediate
These lessons are intended for students in grade 3 to 5 but can be adapted as needed to fit the group of students. The integrated-subject pedagogy fosters students' relationships with both human and non-humans in their community as well as deepens their connection with place. Each lesson starts with one subject in mind; however, all lessons are interdisciplinary, integrating learning from various subjects.
The big ideas, outlined by the BC Ministry of Education, highlight key concepts of students' learning.
The essential questions provide a guideline for learning topics, ensuring learning is age-appropriate and relevant.
The experiential activities below provide a glimpse into biocentric, inquiry-based pedagogy. Students engage in a variety of outdoor experiential learning activities that strengthen their physical, social, and cognitive development.
Big Ideas
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All living things sense and respond to their environment.
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Living things are diverse, can be grouped, and interact in their ecosystems.
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Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us.
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Ecological principles (interdependence, community, diversity, cycles, feedback, adaptation, and emergence) can be used to deepen our understanding and relationship with the ecosystem.
Essential Questions
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What is your relationship with place?
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What does interconnectedness mean to you?
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How do you impact the environment?
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How does the environment impact you?
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How do living things sense and respond to their environment?
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How can you use prior knowledge to further your relationship with the environment and community?
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What does your interconnectedness with the environment look like?
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How do you see interdependence in the ecosystem?
