Grade 8

  • an artist's watercolours

    EXPLORING ART, NATURE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    This program bring together expertise from the disciplines of both science and art to explore the world of tomorrow.

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  • students dip for invertebrates at Kortright Centre wetland

    WATER SYSTEMS

    This program explores the factors that make up our water systems, and helps students to understand why water is crucial…

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  • high school student takes stream flow measurement at Kortright Centre

    RIVER SYSTEMS

    Investigate the physical characteristics of a river and measure water flow and velocity. Observe valley features and significance of a…

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  • archetype sustainable house at Kortright Centre for Conservation

    ARCHETYPE SUSTAINABLE HOUSE TOUR

    Students will tour two LEED platinum houses demonstrating a host of sustainable technologies that are available now and in the…

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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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • apiarist tends beehive at Kortright Centre

    BEES

    Learn the life cycle of the honey bee and the physical adaptations needed to survive inside a hive.

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