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Alberta's Forests: Grade 6
In-person Field Trip
Free
Subsidized / Bursary available
Southern Alberta–wide
English

Alberta's Forests: Grade 6

Inside Education

Give your students an unforgettable outdoor learning experience. The team at Inside Education brings this immersive, curriculum-connected field trip to life as students explore a working forest firsthand and discover its multiple values.

Quick Facts

Format

In-person Field Trip

Cost

The program itself is free but schools are responsible for organizing their bus for the field trip. A bussing subsidy is available upon request

Grades

Grade 6

Length

Full day

Group Size

Up to 80 students

Language

English

Time of Year

Fall (Sep–Dec), Spring (Apr–Jun)

Setting

Outdoor

Districts

Southern Alberta–wide

About This Program

Connect with the forest by examining the natural and human factors that shape the forest landscape. Students will explore biotic and abiotic factors of the forest and consider how they interact with each other through a series of hands-on activities where they will utilize a variety of tools to identify plants, measure trees, identify wildlife, measure tree canopy cover, analyze soil, and measure the weather. Students will also consider the natural resources of the forest, explore human uses for local tree species and consider stewardship practices.

What to Expect

The program begins in the staging area with a safety talk and introductions to the day. We will then set out on the forest paths to complete our activities, returning back to the staging area midday for lunch before heading back out to complete the remainder of our activities. Generally our forest walks are about 10-20 minutes each way on unpaved but easy terrain. We are able to accommodate up to 2 classes of 40 per program

Curriculum Connections

Subjects

Science

Topics

Environmental Education
Nature & Wildlife
STEM

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

Generally our forest walks are about 10-20 minutes each way from the staging area on unpaved but easy terrain. Trails taken can be changed based on the mobility needs of your students. Outhouses or pit toilets are available at all sites but please note there is no running water available.

How to Book

Please visit our website to apply for the program. Any questions can be directed to info@insideeducation.ca or give our Calgary office a call!

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Alberta's Forests: Grade 6 — SERG Alberta