At rare, we provide several opportunities for students and teachers to experience curriculum based learning outside the classroom. It is becoming increasingly important for students of all ages to be involved in a variety of outdoor education experiences.The programs provided by rare are helping to bridge the gap between the classroom and the natural environment through experiential and investigative hands-on learning. Though nothing beats visiting rare and experiencing the land and all the things that call rare home, we understand that schedules and budgets can make this difficult.
If you are unable to visit rare, consider inviting our education team to come to you! We offer presentations and seasonal modules that take place right in your classroom or on school grounds.
Presentations
Virtual- $100
In-Person- $150*
*an additional $50 is added to the fee for in-person presentations for any school located more than 50km away from the rare main office.
Our educators can come to you to present on a wide variety of nature-based and environmental topics. Take advantage of our FREE collection of Virtual Field Trips and follow it up with a presentation from rare Educators for an in-depth look, Q&A, or to explore a new topic.
Examples: Earth Day Assemblies, School Council presentations, etc.
Curriculum Connections:
A number of different curriculum connections can be made depending on the grade level of your class. Please contact us for more information.
Availability:
Presentations for school groups can be booked by request September to June.
In School Modules
Students will explore their own schoolyards with a rare Educator as a guide to investigate animal migration, animal hibernation, signs of winter animal activity, and plant dormancy. Students will observe animal habitats, hunt for tracks, and learn which animals have snowshoes of their own! Snowshoes will be provided.
Curriculum Connections:
A number of different curriculum connections can be made depending on the grade level of your class. Please contact us for more information.
Availability:
Module available from December to March, dependent on seasonal weather. In the case of minimal snow accumulation, a hike without snowshoes is possible.
Cost: $12/student
Students will tour the meadows or gardens in their own school yard led by rare Educators. Students will investigate the habitats required for pollinators to thrive and will explore their own school grounds to see how it’s meeting the habitat needs of pollinators including shelter, food, water, and warmth.
Curriculum Connections:
A number of different curriculum connections can be made depending on the grade level of your class. Please contact us for more information.
Availability:
Module available from April to June, dependent on seasonal weather.
Cost: $12/student
With the help of a rare Educator, students will construct and set-up a vermicomposting bin for their classroom. Students will investigate the process and purpose of responsible waste management through vermicomposting and explore the role worms play within our ecosystems.
Curriculum Connections:
A number of different curriculum connections can be made depending on the grade level of your class. Please contact us for more information.
Availability:
Module available from September to November, dependent on available supplies.
Cost: $12/student
Students will learn all about birds and their adaptations in this module. Students will experience what it’s like to be a bird through various hands-on activities and games. Students will learn how to use binoculars and identify bird species, then explore their schoolyard with a rare educator to see what birds they find. Binoculars will be provided.
Curriculum Connections:
A number of different curriculum connections can be made depending on the grade level of your class. Please contact us for more information.
Availability:
Module available year-round
Cost: $12/student