Classroom activities
Bring nature and our team of enthusiasts right into your classroom! We offer a combination of fun, interactive, and educational activities to help your students discover the secrets of the living world. These workshops are also a perfect complement to the Québec school curriculum.
Science and technology
A bird’s eye view of our national parks
Senior elementary school level (4th grades)
After an introduction to the world of birds in class (habitats, species, anatomy, needs, observation), students will investigate the diversity of birds in different habitats, including national parks. They will go on a compulsory bird watching trip and compare their data with that of other classes. They will have to consider the following question: Where can you see the most birds? Close to home or in a national park?
- Length of classroom presentation: 60 minutes
- Rates: $113 (plus taxes)
- Topics: national parks, habitat, biology, observation, data collection
- Availability: early September to mid-June
- Process: three-part "before-and-after" activity over approximately three periods
This activity meets the requirements of the "Science and Technology - Living Universe" domain, for Grade 4.
Geography
Québec's national parks: protected territories
Junior secondary school level (Secondary 1 and 2)
How about the opportunity to set up your own national park? With the help of a park warden and naturalist, your students will learn about Québec's national parks, including their history and their important mission. This unique activity will prompt them to reflect on the balance that needs to be struck between conservation and accessibility in our protected territories.
- Length of classroom presentation: 60 minutes
- Rates: $113 (plus taxes)
- Free for the 4th, 7th and 10th classes of the same school
- Topics: national parks, territory, conservation-accessibility balance, creation of a fictitious park
- Availability: early September to mid-June
- Process: three-part "before-and-after" activity over approximately three periods
This activity meets the requirements of the "Social Universe - Geography" domain, for Secondary 1 and 2.
The Aquarium at your school
Primary and high school
Experience the extraordinary discovery of Aquarium du Québec in your school with Aquavan, our educational vehicle! Virtual activities in class and in the company of our excellent scientific educator/facilitators are also offered.
