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School Programs for All

Looking for things to do with your kids? Want to get them back into learning mode after a long summer? Grab all the neighbourhood kids and book a school tour here at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. For the month of September, 2014 we have lowered our minimum group size from fifteen to eight.

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One Life to Live

Grades 3-7  |  1.5 hours Students will explore biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life by comparing structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities. Students will participate in hands on activities an

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Self-Led Visits

All grades  |  Flexible length Note: Self-led visits are available Tuesday through Sunday throughout the year and additionally Mondays during summer hours, between Victoria Day and Thanksgiving Day, inclusive. Explore the museum’s six collections at yo

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Discovering Plants

Grades 2-4  |  1.5 hours Plants are all around us and play an essential role in the lives of many living things – including ours! Students will investigate plant parts, life cycles, and discover the relationships between plants and other living things.

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Observing Nature

Grades K-7  |  1.5 hours Note: We recommend planning an extra half hour for journaling and exploration after the lesson. Explore the museum’s collections through activities that will develop observational, recording, and sharing skills. Students will c

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Beasts Big and Small

Grades K-2  |  1.5 hours Students explore the concept of biodiversity by comparing and contrasting museum specimens. Using their senses to make observations, they will begin to classify familiar animals according to similarities and differences in appe

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Sketching

All grades  |  1.5 hours Life is diverse, exciting, and incredibly beautiful. During this program, your class will have the opportunity to touch and observe museum specimens while practicing sketching and drawing skills. We will pull out specimens and

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Lab Tours

Highlights some of the fascinating research being done with our collections and by researchers in the Biodiversity Research Centre, followed by a laboratory tour and informal chat with a researcher. Note: This is a special program with limited availabi

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Museum Tour with a Curator

All Grades |  1 hour Experience a collections-specific tour of the Beaty Biodiversity Museum with a curator showcasing their area of expertise. Explore the museum with a new lens, and gain a new insight on your favourite collection. Plan extra time bef

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