Author archive for David Todd

  • NATURAL SYMPHONY

    Students use their senses and the natural world to learn about music.

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  • pre-teen girls take part in education program at Kortright Centre

    ART IN NATURE

    Students create ephemeral art in a natural landscape and discover concepts in visual arts.

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  • student balances on low ropes at Kortright Centre

    TEAM BUILDING AND LOW ROPES

    This special program allows participants to develop group skills such as working together, sharing ideas, trust, problem solving, patience and…

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  • student holds artifact at archaeological dig site

    ARCHAEOLOGY 101

    In this program students will experience a hands-on simulation of a real archaeological excavation.

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  • EARLY ABORIGINAL LIFE

    This program is based on the daily life of the Huron people, some of whom lived in a village, 400…

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  • students fly kites at Kortright Centre

    PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT & KITE FLYING

    Engage students in the mystery of flight at Kortright Centre.

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  • students participate in community cleanup program

    GO GREEN

    Students learn that conservation, sustainability and stewardship are key components in maintaining a healthy environment. Activities throughout the program teach…

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  • student and teacher fly kite at Kortright Centre

    FORCES CAUSING MOVEMENT & KITE FLYING

    Students learn about the concepts of Forces Causing Movement through outdoor exploration, hands-on experiments and by using investigative techniques and…

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  • students explore trail at Kortright Centre

    INTERACTIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

    Hike through the various habitats at Kortright and examine the roles and relationships among the biotic and abiotic elements. Discuss…

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  • small frog

    BIODIVERSITY

    This hands-on program allows students to examine living organisms along the trails to identify characteristics used for classification.

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