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Teacher Information
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Linking the School Curriculum
to Outdoor and Environmental Education
at Pine River OEC
What students experience at Pine River is based on choices made by the
Visiting Teacher together with Pine River Staff. Programs link the formal
curriculum with the opportunities in our natural environment.
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Alphabetical Listing of Pine Programs
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Program Descriptions
Aboriginal Studies Programs
Fire By Friction: (available all year)
Students examine the variety of connections native people had with their
environment
and how this relationship enabled them to meet their needs of survival.
Students will
learn how to build a fire using traditional methods, sample traditional
foods or
beverages gain a historical perspective of the lifestyle of the Aboriginal
Peoples in this
area.
Native Uses of Plants and Animals: (available September/October,
May/June)
Students will further explore the connections Native Peoples had with
their environment
through and in depth study of traditional uses of local plants and animals.
Students will
learn how to identify plants and animals, which were used for food, clothing,
shelter,
tools, transportation, medicine and cultural practices.
Fur Trade Game: (available all year)
Students will participate in this simulation activity which examines the
period in history
after Native contact with Europeans and the development of the Fur Trade.
In small
groups, students follow routes to collect knowledge of traditional native
food, medicine,
materials, technology and furs which can be traded for metal goods provided
by the
Europeans. This game is an excellent application/extension for previous
learning.
Maple Bush (available late January, February and March)
Students learn the process of maple syrup production form the tree to
the table in the
hands on program. Comparison between Native, Pioneer and Modern methods
of syrup
production are demonstrated. Students are involved in tapping trees, collecting
sap and
cutting firewood and sampling the "liquid gold of spring".
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Art in the Wild (best in spring/fall)
Students explore the natural environment to discover the elements of design
through a variety of sensory awareness activities. Students explore the
elements of colour, texture, line, shape and idea through hands on activities.
In small groups, students demonstrate their learning through the creation
of a 3 dimensional piece of artwork using natural materials.
Center Point Mapping (available all year)
Students learn the skills of measurement and the use of a compass while
gathering data to create a center point map of a small area of the property.
Data is record and used by students to create their own map.
Co-operative Games and Initiative Tasks (available
all year)
Small groups of students work through a series of activities and tasks
designed to encourage teamwork, and problem solving. Connections to situations
in their daily lives are made.
Cross-country Skiing (available January
to mid March)
Students are provided with equipment and taught the basic skills of this
sport though games and individual practice. Once the skills are mastered,
students have the opportunity to ski the trails under the supervision
of the Pine River staff.
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Diversity of Living Things
Pond Adaptation or Classification (available September/October,
May/June)
Students explore the pond ecosystem while collecting a variety of aquatic
organisms.
Through use specialized equipment (hand lenses, microscopes), they discover
the
adaptations creatures possesses to enable them to survive in their environment.
Students
learn to classify the organisms into specific phyla and classes.
Wildlife Adaptation or Classification (available all year)
Students examine our extensive collection of vertebrate bones, pelts and
taxidermy
specimens to observe physical adaptations or discuss classification. Students
take on the
role of 'Wildlife Detectives' on a hike, through the less travelled portions
of the
property. Concepts of animal adaptation or classification are reinforced
throughout the
hike.
Instincts for Survival Game (available all year)
Each student takes on the role of a "consumer"(carnivore, omnivore
or herbivore) found
at Pine River in this active game simulating the interactions of wildlife
in the food
chain. They must find enough 'food ' and 'water' and avoid predators,
disease, natural
elements and the influences of humans in order to survive.
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Maple Bush (available late January, February
and March)
Students learn the process of maple syrup production form the tree to
the table in the hands on program. Comparison between Native, Pioneer
and Modern methods of syrup production are demonstrated. Students are
involved in tapping trees, collecting sap and cutting firewood and sampling
the "liquid gold of spring".
Option Program (available all year)
Students may choose from a variety of small group activities chosen by
the Pine River
programme staff. Options may include arts and crafts (watercolour painting,
mural design, wood working, candle dipping etc.) guided adventure hikes
through remote sections of the property, advanced orienteering or environmental
improvement projects (foot bridge construction, trail maintenance, log
sawing etc.)
Orienteering (available all year)
Students are taught basic map reading skills and learn how to navigate
through a natural
environment. In small groups, they apply the skills through a progression
of orienteering
courses, looking for control points on the property. Safety, communication
and group co-
operation are important underlying concepts.
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Dorm Planning
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Weekly Schedule |
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Student Clothing
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Student Group List
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Parent
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Teacher
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Parent Information
Letter
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For further information, contact Andy
Kennedy, Supervisor, Pine River Outdoor Education Centre.
Pine River Outdoor Education Centre, R. R. # 3, Shelburne, Ontario, L0N
1S7
Tel: (519) 925-6200 / Fax: (519) 925-5293
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Click here for more information on outdoor education: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/instruction/outdooreducation/index.htm
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