Urban Studies – Harbourfront Centre Discovery Walk
How can a comparison of different communities lead to a better understanding of the world?
Program Description
Students enjoy a truly experiential learning opportunity as they explore our 10-acre campus, building connections between the relevant social studies or science curriculum areas. Discover the beauty of Harbourfront Centre’s waterfront community and everything it has to offer!
Kindergarten: Community Helpers
Grades 1–3: The Waterfront Community
Grade 1: The Local Community (SS)
Grade 2: Global Communities (SS)
Grade 3: Living and Working in Ontario (SS)
Grades 4–6: Aquatic Habitats and Biodiversity
Grade 4: Aquatic Habitats (SCI)
Grade 5: Conservation of Energy and Resources (SCI)
Grade 6: Life Systems: Biodiversity (SCI)
Program Objectives
By the end of the Urban Studies – Harbourfront Centre Discovery Walk program, students will:
- Investigate the key components of a community.
- Encounter, identify and discuss these elements in Toronto’s Waterfront community.
- Use key terminology as related to community in an appropriate way.
- Investigate the key relationships between humans and the environment within urban communities (Grades 4–6 only).
Support Material
To enhance your pre and post-visit learning, please download the package for this program.
Booking Details
Grades K–6 (Half-Day)
Available all year
Regular rates apply
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