Ontario School Curriculum Requirements



Ontario School Curriculum RequirementsHow does our educational Maple Syrup School Tours meet the Ontario Curriculum expectations?Grade LevelOntario Curriculum ExpectationsHow our program addresses these areasONE(Science and Technology: Life System)1.1 identify personal action that they themselves can take to help maintain a healthy environment for living things, including humans 1.2 describe changes or problems that could result from the loss of some kinds of living things that are part of everyday life, taking different points of view into consideration 2.1 follow established safety procedures and humane practices during science and technology investigations2.2 investigate and compare the basic needs of humans and other living things, including the need for air, water, food, warmth, and space, using a variety of methods and resources2.3 investigate and compare the physical characteristics of a variety of plants and animals, including humans 3.5 describe how showing care and respect for all living things helps to maintain a healthy environment 3.6 identify what living things provide for otherliving things 3.2 identify the physical characteristics of a variety of plants and animals Students will learn that some actions can be harmful to the environment, and how we must take care of our natural surroundings by showing care and concern for all living things. For example: By not cutting down treesStudents will be given the opportunity to think like a farmer for the day and describe what problems might occur if we lost all the cows, all the tress, all the fruits. Students will establish the importance of things that we might take for granted now. During the day, Students will demonstrate their understanding of following safety procedure and humane practices by showing care and concern when walking through environment, and not destroying nature. Students will learn that living things sometimes need people’s care and respect in order to continue to live in a healthy environment. Students will learn different ways that they can show care in order to protect our environment. Students will see firsthand, that trees give us sap to make maple syrup. Students will be asked to discuss differences in physical characteristics between trees they see during the tour. ONE (Science and Technology: Structures and Mechanisms)2.2 investigate characteristics of various objects and structures, using their senses3.5 identify the materials that make up objectsand structures3.6 distinguish between objects (including structures) and materials found in nature and those made by humans Students will have the opportunity to see and touch trees. They also have a chance to taste taffy that we make as a group in the bush. Students will be shown lots of different objects and structures that can be found on a farm. Students will have the opportunity to identify the different materials used in each. Students will experience first hand materials found in nature such as tree sap. Students will see real trees that contain tree sap and what people can do with it. ONE (Science and Technology: Earth and Space Systems)1.1 assess the impact of daily and seasonal changes on human outdoor activities and identify innovations that allow for some of these activities to take place indoors out of season1.2 assess ways in which daily and seasonal changes have an impact on society and the environment3.5 describe changes in the appearance or behaviour of living things that are adaptations to seasonal changes A visit to the farm is the perfect place for students to get an opportunity to see farming happening during one of the four seasons. Students will learn that farmers are able to farm not only in heat, but in colder weather also.A walk through our sugar bush will allow the students to see all the changes in the environment during the season of spring. ONE (Health and Physical Education)A1.1 actively participate in a wide variety of program activities according to their capabilities, while applying behaviours that enhance their readiness and ability to take part Students will have a variety of activities to participate in during the day. Students will be expected to actively participate to their ability, while also being courteous to others by showing respect and following directions. ONE (Social Studies)A3.2 identify some of the significant people, places, and things in their life, including their life in the community and describe their purpose or the role they haveA3.4 identify some elements of respectful behaviour that they can practice in their everyday life A3.5 demonstrate an understanding that it is important to treat other people and the environment with respect A trip to the farm exposes students to a full time farmer who makes his living from farming, and shows the students some of a farmer’s jobs. This program has many different activities that students will have to participate in and have the opportunity to learn sharing, and being cooperative with fellow classmates. Students will also learn about respectful behaviour in their everyday life that they can do to not harm nature. For example, we don’t want to break branches off a tree because it could kill the tree. ONE (Mathematics: Measurement) - Relate temperature to experiences of the seasons Farmer James will discuss with the students how temperature might affect the production of maple syrup.TWO (Social Studies: Heritage and Identity)A1. Compare some significant traditions and celebrations among diverse groups and at different times, and identify some of the reasons for changes in these traditions/celebrationsA3.5 demonstrate an understanding of simple chronology by identifying and organizing chronologically some important events and people from multiple generations in their family and/or community A3.6 identify some ways in which heritage is passed on through various community celebrations and events Farmer James talks about how his Great-Great Grandfather farmed and some of the farm equipment he would have used. We have some on display for the students to see and use.The students will see different spiles that were used over different time periods. Students will discuss the differences and similarities of each. TWO (Social studies: People and Environment)B1.3 demonstrate an understanding of the importance of sustainability in people’s interrelationship with their natural environment and of some of the consequences of sustainable and/or non-sustainable actions Farmer James will talk about farming practice past and present and different sustainable farming techniques. He will talk about the use of water carefully, techniques that won’t exhaust the fertility of the soil and use of resources to ensure future generations can use. TWO(Science and Technology: Structures and Mechanisms)1.1 assess the impact on society and the environmentof simple machines that allow movementStudents will see the evaporator and how it is useful in the making of syrup. TWO(Science and Technology: Matter and Energy)2.2 investigate the properties of liquids and solids 3.1 identify objects in the natural and built environment as solids or liquids 3.2 describe the properties of solids and liquids Students will experience how we tap our trees in order to get sap. They will learn the property that different liquids, for example sap and water flow at different rates. Students are given the opportunity to see the natural liquid, which is tree sap, and what humans can do with this resource. TWO Mathematics: Measurement) -Describe how changes in temperature affect everyday experiences Farmer James will discuss with the students how temperature might affect the production of maple syrup. TWO (Mathematics: Data Management) -Demonstrate an ability to organize objects into categories, by sorting and classifying objects using two attributes simultaneously Students will have an activity will they will have to sort spiles based on what material they are made out of and during which time period they were used in. THREE(Social Studies)B1. Demonstrate an understanding of some key aspects of the interrelationship between the natural environment, land use, employment opportunities, and the development of municipal regions in OntarioB3. Describe major landform regions and types of land use in Ontario and some of the ways in which land use in various Ontario municipalities addresses human needs and wants, including the need for jobsA trip to the farm will show students the environment in a natural setting. Farmer James will discuss how much land he owns and the usage of the land and the environment to help his farming business in order to address the human need of food. He will also talk about all the different jobs and workers who are needed in order to be successful.THREE (Health and Physical Education)C1.1 demonstrate an understanding of how the origins of food affect its nutritional value and environmental impact A trip to the farm is an excellent source of knowledge for students to gain about the origins of sap; where and how we get maple syrup, and how syrup grown on a farm might have a different nutritional value than artificial maple syrup. THREE(Science and Technology: Life Systems)3.8 identify examples of environmental conditions that may threaten plant and animal survivalStudents will learn that the environment has a very crucial impact on our crops. Students will learn how changes in habitat because of human activities can threaten our sugar bush and eco-system. THREE (Science and Technology: Structure and Mechanisms)1.1 assess effects of strong and stable structures on society and the environmentAt the teacher’s request, in our heritage barn, Farmer James can talk about many reliable structures that are essential for a farmer. Students can have a chance to view one of our tractors that is a strong and stable structure that is very important for farming. FOUR (Mathematics: Measurement)-Estimate, measure, and record the capacity of containers using the standard units of the litre and the milliliter-Select and justify the most appropriate standard unit to measure mass and the most appropriate standard unit to measure the capacity of a containerFarmer James will discuss how math is very important to a farmer and how math and measurement is used in the production of maple syrup.FIVE(Science and Technology: Matter and Energy)2.2 measure temperature and mass, using appropriate instruments Students will learn all about maple syrup production and the importance of temperature in the evaporator. FIVE (Mathematics: Measurement)- Estimate, measure and represent time intervals to the nearest second-Select and justify the most appropriate standard unit to measure massWe will discuss estimating and measuring time in some of our activities throughout the day. Farmer James will discuss how math is very important to a farmer and how math and measurement is used in the production of maple syrup.SIX (Social Studies)A3. Demonstrate an understanding of significant experiences of, and major changes and aspects of life in, various historical and contemporary communities in CanadaA3.7 describe significant changes within their own community in Canada Farmer James will discuss many changes and similarities in farming practices and techniques used in the past and the present. Listening about the different practices and techniques, Students will learn about changes in their very own local community.SIX (Mathematic: Measurement) -Select and justify the appropriate metric unit to measure length or distance in a given real-life situation At the teacher’s request, we can include as part of our program time a mathematic lesson that includes Farmer James talking about the importance of knowing and understanding math in order to farm. SEVEN (Geography)B3. Demonstrate an understanding of the sources and use of different types of natural resources and of some of the effects of the extraction/harvesting and use of these resources A1.1 describe various ways in which people have responded to challenges and opportunities presented by the physical environment and analyze short- and long-term effects of some of these responses Students will be given the chance to see our natural resource of trees used to create maple syrup. Farmer James will give the students the opportunity to think of some challenges that might involve the physical environment and how weather and climate have a big impact on crops and maple syrup production and how farmers might respond to each challengeSEVEN (Science and Technology: Life System) 3.1 demonstrate an understanding of an ecosystem as a system of interactions between living organisms and their environment3.2 identify biotic and abiotic elements in an ecosystem, and describe the interactions between them 1. Assess the impacts of human activities and technologies on the environment, and evaluateways of controlling these impacts On the trip to the sugar bush, Students will spot many interactions between this ecosystem and living organisms. At the teacher’s request, Farmer James can discuss some of the abiotic and biotic elements that can be found in the sugar bush. 1. Human activities and technologies have a huge impact on our farm. Farmer James will give students the opportunity to learn the impacts throughout the day, and how farmers might control the results of these impacts. EIGHT (Geography)A2. Use the geographic inquiry process to investigate issues related to the interrelationship between human settlement and sustainability from a geographic perspectiveA3.3 Identify significant land-use issues and describe responses of various groups to these issues A3.2 identify and describe some ways in which the physical environment can influence the general location and patterns of human settlements A3.5 describe various ways in which human settlement has affected the environment A3.6 describe some practices that individuals and communities have adopted to help make human settlements more sustainable Students will be given a chance to discuss the competition for land for agriculture and how the impact of factors such as climate, soil and topography on a location have an impact on agriculture settlement. Students will talk about the loss of agriculture land to urban sprawl and the need of limiting the construction of housing on land that could be used for agriculture.EIGHT (Mathematics: Measurement)Grade 8- Measurement - measure the circumference, radius, and diameter of circular objects, using concrete materials SAPAt the teacher’s request, we can include as part of our program time a mathematic activity that gives the students a chance to measure trees while filling out a worksheet. ALL GRADES (Language: Oral Communication)1.4 demonstrate an understanding of the information and ideas in a variety of oral texts by summarizing important ideas and citing important details1.6 extend understanding of oral texts by connecting the ideas in them to their own knowledge, experience, and insights; to other texts, including print and visual texts; and to the world around them2.3 communicate in a clear, coherent manner, presenting ideas, opinions, and information in a readily understandable form2.4 use appropriate words and phrases from the full range of their vocabulary, including inclusive and non-discriminatory terms, and appropriate elements of style, to communicate their meaning accurately and engage the interest of their audienceFarmer James will tell many stories and facts on the farm. Students will need to use good listening skills and prior knowledge to show understanding of the information that is said in order to participate in discussions and activities. There are many discussions that are lead by Farmer James during the day. Students will need to communicate clearly and in a coherent manner in order to demonstrate knowledge that they have learned.Students will learn a variety of new vocabulary that they will have to use in order to communicate clearly and in a coherent manner. ALL GRADES (Science and Technology: Life System)2.6 use appropriate science and technology vocabularyStudents will learn lots of new science vocabulary throughout the day that they will need to use to properly communicate and demonstrate understanding. Kindergarten ProgramHow does our educational programs meet the Ontario Curriculum expectations? SubjectOntario Curriculum ExpectationsHow our program addresses these areasLanguage2. Listen and respond to others for a variety of purposes and in a variety of contexts 6. Use specialized vocabulary for a variety of purposes Students will need to communicate with Farmer James and their fellow peers during many activities throughout the day. In our Option 3 program, Students will listen to a story, “Tops and Bottoms” and be invited to respond to some questions about the story. Throughout the day, Students will learn new farm vocabulary that they use to communicate thoughts, ideas or questions. Health and Physical Activity2. Investigate the benefits of nutritious foods and explore ways of ensuring healthy eating The opportunity for students to see fresh fruits and vegetables being grown provides a springboard for discussion of how they help us grow and keep up healthy. We discuss the difference between a healthy snack and an unhealthy one, allowing the students to come up with their own examples. Personal and Social Development3. Express their thoughts 7. Demonstrate self-reliance and a sense of responsibility 8. Demonstrate a willingness to try new activities 12. Adapt to new situations 11. Interact cooperatively with others in classroom events and activities17. Identify people who work in the community, and talk about what they do 18. Recognize special places and buildings within their community, both natural and human-made, and talk about their functions Students will be asked many questions in our program that will provide them with opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings. On our trip, Students will be able to demonstrate self-reliance and a sense of responsibility by taking care of their personal belongings, and knowing when to seek assistance if they do not understand something. Our program will get the students to try many new activities. It also provides them with the opportunity to take a field trip and adapt to a new place and different situations. There are many activities that students will need to work in groups and be cooperative and sharing with their fellow classmates. A visit to our farm will allow the students to meet a farmer who makes a living out of farming. Farmer James will show them around a farm and explain what jobs he does on his farm. ................
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