Animal Architecture

 

  • Grade 3 & 4
  • Located on private land
  • Students will explore identifying living organisms and determining what each of these organisms require for their habitat and home structures.  These studies will be done through grassland, woodland and wetland areas.  
  • Full day field trip
  • This field trip is not wheelchair accessible

Related Documents:

 
Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist - Spring 
Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist - Fall 
Animal Architecture Slide Show 
Animal Architecture Background Information 

 

 

Curriculum Connections

 

Subject

Outcomes

Indicators

Grade 3

Science

SM 3.1 Investigate properties of materials and methods of joinery used in structures. 
a,e,g,h
 

Science

SM 3.2 Assess the function and characteristics of strong, stable, and balanced natural and human-built structures.
a,c,e,h,i, j, k, i
 

Science

PL 3.1 Investigate the growth and development of plants, including the conditions necessary for germination.
b
 

Phys Ed

PE 3.2 Active Living Evaluate the role of participation in movement activities in providing opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, social interaction, increased skill competency, stress reduction, active work life, use of leisure time, contact with nature, and involvement in communities.
b,i
 

Phys Ed

PE 3.7 Strategies and Skills Select and use effective movement skills, tactics, and strategies while participating in: 
  • alternative environment activities (e.g., hiking, cross country skiing, orienteering, aquatics, snowshoeing, canoeing, skating, tobogganing, cycling)
b,d,h,j

Grade 4

Science

HC 4.2 Analyze the structure and behaviors of plants and animals that enable them to exist in various habitats.
b,c,d,g,h,j
 

Phys Ed

PE 4.9 Skillful Play Select and use effective movement skills, tactics, and strategies while participating in: 
  • alternate environment activities (e.g., hiking, aquatics, skating, snowshoeing, orienteering, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, cycling, tracking).  
g
 

Phys Ed

PE4.10 Apply tactics, strategies and rules necessary for safe and inclusive involvement in movement activities, including but not limited to co-operative and competitive lead-up games as well as alternate environment activities, when alone and with others.
a,b,d,e,f,g,i
 

Phys Ed

PE4.11 Incorporate safe practices (e.g., warm-up, cool-down, safe stretching, protective responses, proper attire, well-maintained equipment) for the prevention of injury and investigate basic first aid associated with care of illness and injury resulting from participation in movement activities both in and out of physical education class.
a,b,g