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This page contains online experiential learning opportunities for students. Many of these are no cost and have a focus on Canadian content. Each states the division it is recommended for with the labels P/J/ I and /or S. As well as if there is French language content available "FL" has been used to indicate this.
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Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field trips are a great way to engage learners in the 21st century. This document will help educators develop a rich and authentic virtual field trip connected to curriculum expectations, global competencies, assessment, and evaluation, with student well-being in mind.
Virtual, interactive field trips. Students can participate via YouTube in real time. Ask questions and get an answer from the experts! (P, J, I S) FL
Each virtual field trip can be attended live and comes with a family guide of activities to support learning. Wander around the National Geographic Site - they have a ton of interactive resources to support learning at home. Also check out their free online courses for educators equip teachers with powerful tools to transform their classrooms. Through these courses, educators build their own skills and knowledge in collecting data to inform action, service learning and the geo-inquiry process. (P, J, I)
Virtual tours, exploration, listening and viewing opportunities in Arts & Culture all over the world. Be sure to peruse their interactive collections. (P, J, I, S)
Each no-cost Virtual Field Trip comes with a companion guide packed with standards-aligned, hands-on learning activities! No sign in is required to access these. (J, I, S)
Join a Museum guide on a virtual tour of exhibits and architecture. Or download our mobile app to check out the entire Museum, gallery by gallery. Discover our many special online experiences (J, I, S)
A series of Canadian virtual tours and accompanying teacher resources. For both student and educator use (J, I, S) FL
Explore the Indigenous cultures and natural beauty of British Columbia’s six diverse regions from the comfort of your home with Indigenous tourism operators who have turned to online tools to share their knowledge. (J, I, S)
The virtual tours listed here by ETFO are a sample of the places and people you can visit as sites all around the world are expanding their virtual tour options during the COVID-19 travel restrictions. (P, J, I, S)
Matt the Lambton Kent LEL has explored the internet and collated synchronous and asynchronous virtual tours, sorting them by curriculum topic. Please see the tabs across the bottom.
You’ll also notice the first tab contains synchronous sessions for the week, it is intended that this will be updated each week.
Mentorship/Guest Speakers/Subject Experts
Mentorship/Guest Speakers/Subject Experts
AgScape's Teacher Ambassadors are Ontario Certified Teachers with a passion for sharing topics in agriculture, food, health and the environment with you and your students. Their gr. 7-12 interactive lessons align with the Ontario Curriculum and encourage students to think critically about agri-food related issues as well as expose students to career opportunities in the sector. (I, S)
A 45-minute program where students will be introduced to Ontario’s Parliament and government through an interactive and engaging virtual experience which relates to key concepts of their curriculum. Each program will be adapted to the group's grade level and class configuration (in-class instruction, at home learners, and hybrid classrooms) and include a virtual visit to the Legislative Chamber. (J,I,S) FL
Enjoy exclusive access to expert-hosted webinars (customized for children and adults), videos, fresh weekly content, blogs, info graphics, colouring outlines and kids’ contests. Your polar education starts here! (P, J, I, S)
Running from October 11th to December 16th, 2021, Carleton University Engineering grads and students will be offering their time to speak with Grade 10 Career Studies classes, as well as Grade 11 and 12 Math and Science classes to share their post-secondary experience. This includes talking about why they chose their program, their transition to university, and what support services they found helpful. (I,S)
Authentic "Hands-On" Activities/Simulations
Authentic "Hands-On" Activities/Simulations
When offering the option for students to choose an authentic, hands-on activity that is not on a computer, consider board policies for safety and risk. Each board will have a unique policy for assessing risk in authentic learn-at-home experiences.
The OSBIE Blog also has 5 important considerations for educators to reflect on before offering this type of choice to students. Educators are also encouraged to follow all Board protocols and procedures to distance learning.
#SkillsAnywhere Challenge Series is a fun way for Ontarians of all ages to develop their skills and explore the skilled trades and technologies! On the first Monday of every month, Skills Ontario launches a new challenge that will test your skills in creativity, planning, and more. These activities are completely versatile, meaning you could do them on your own, in the classroom, or with your family and friends! Have fun! (I, S) FL
This is an experiential STEAM-based program that incorporates global competencies. Students in Grades 1 to 8 learn to code their own video game or story following a simplified engineering design process using block-based coding. The new and improved Coding Quest replaces Coding Trek for students in Grades 1 to 3, who explore, create and build coding skills with the delightful Dash robot in Dash’s Neighbourhood.
After registering, teachers have easy access to live virtual training and a dashboard full of resources including well-organized lesson plans and activities with clear curriculum connections . (P, J) FL
After registering, teachers have easy access to live virtual training and a dashboard full of resources including well-organized lesson plans and activities with clear curriculum connections . (P, J) FL
During Covid 19 Closures, LSF is curating this weekly collection of activities drawn from our Resources for Rethinking (R4R) database, which have been vetted by teachers and connected to Canadian Curriculum.
These activities put a special emphasis on outdoor activities. (Please remember to observe any and all social distancing practices in place in your area.) (P, J, I, S) FL
These activities put a special emphasis on outdoor activities. (Please remember to observe any and all social distancing practices in place in your area.) (P, J, I, S) FL
The Virtual Camp Experience includes interactive activities that explore food and farming topics such as Local Food, Technology and Innovation, and Indigenous Agriculture. Supports multiple subject areas and requires an online registration. Website also includes game-ified learning experiences and teacher resources. (P, J, I, S)
AgScape's Teacher Ambassadors are Ontario Certified Teachers with a passion for sharing topics in agriculture, food, health and the environment with you and your students. Their gr. 7-12 interactive lessons align with the Ontario Curriculum and encourage students to think critically about agri-food related issues as well as expose students to career opportunities in the sector. (I, S)
Speakers, workshops and tours - visual art experiences from around the world (J, I, S).
These resources can be used to support the design of hands-on learning experiences for students while they are not at school. Includes supporting teaching material. Focus on education related to the elimination of single-use plastics (P, J, I) FL
This Choice Board allows students to explore Stanley Black and Decker's maker space. With application activities. (I)
This choice board allows students to learn about modern Change Makers and calls them to action. (J, I)
Click the link to view many options for getting outside and sampling hands-on experiences with Cindy's videos and prompts (P, J, I, S)
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is introducing fun e-Learning videos, activities, and resources that will help teachers and families deepen their understanding and appreciation of nature, ecology, and cultural heritage. (P, J, I, S)
*Please contact your local conservation authority for programming available in your area.
*Please contact your local conservation authority for programming available in your area.
A worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts. Check out the tutorials and activities. (P, J, I, S) FL
* Some activities require students to create accounts.
* Some activities require students to create accounts.
The Pathway Project has a series of age-appropriate landmarks and activities for getting outside and learning from nature. An interactive component of the project to earn points towards landmark achievement will be coming soon. (P, J, I, S)
Earth Rangers App
Earth Rangers App
In order to support families with free, fun, educational and of course environmental content and activities during these unprecedented times, Earth Rangers has launched a new Daily Eco-Activity Initiative! Available in a free app, it offers daily activities for students to do at home. (P, J, I)
A collection of distance learning resources for music educators to use for both direct student use as well as their own professional development. (P, J, I, S)
Discover opportunities from across Canada with Historica Canada Learning for all grades (P, J, I, S) FL
Kindergarten and Experiential Learning.pdfThis resource developed by NPSCDSB outlines where Experiential Learning exists in the kindergarten program and provides prompts to support inquiry based learning. (P)
Classroom workshops let you and your students get hands-on with technology, through block-based coding and computational thinking, all while nourishing your creativity. A KCJ instructor will guide you and your students through the workshop in a live, online co-teaching environment. With a variety of workshop topics to choose from, Code in the Classroom lays the foundation for you and your students to create with your new digital skills, and let your curiosity run wild. (J, I, S) FL
These resources are for student use as well as professional learning to support delivery of the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum to your students at a distance. (P, J, I) FL
Developed in collaboration with Science North and the Ontario Ministry of Eductation these grade specific resources were develops for Ontario Educators to use with their students. (I, S) FL
do your :bit brings together the micro:bit and the UN’s Global Goals to provide inspiring activities for your classroom or club and an exciting digital challenge. FL
Ontario Envirothon Virtual Lab was a digital hub for students and educators. Each week, Forests Ontario released content that focused on a different core Envirothon topic, with expert-led videos and engaging home-based activities (I, S)
The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents an extraordinary resource documenting the histories and cultures of the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.Explore a selection of material drawn from the Museum's artifact and archival collections. Historical and contemporary objects, images, and documents vividly express the cultural diversity as well as the creativity, resourcefulness, and endurance of this country's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. (J, I, S) FL
Introducing the first-ever Skills Ontario’s Junk Drawer Races! The contests under this program are open to students from Grades 2 - 12 within Ontario. Last year we launched Paper Glider Competition for grades 7-12 and this year we are announcing new competitions for different grades. Please refer to the Skills Ontario website for these competitions.
The goal of these no cost workshops is to capture student’s interest in science and engineering through exciting activities with real world applications. With virtual offerings, these workshops are ready to be delivered directly to students in-class or online.
Apps/Software
Apps/Software
There are many apps out there that encourage students to step outside, participate in citizen science, or use technology to learn about the world around them. Like any EL resource that requires technology, these apps are meant to be an experiential option/extension for students/families to explore.
Earth School from TedEd - 30 Quests for students to explore and connect with nature (J, I, S)
Geocaching is a treasure-hunting app that uses problem-solving and GPS skills all over the world (J, I, S)
The "Clips" App from Apple is a free app (IOS platform only) that lets educators and students easily create and share fun and engaging videos using Clips. For an instructional video click HERE
Game-ified Learning Experiences
Game-ified Learning Experiences
Game of LifeThis is a great website to explore for teachers - green industry; horticulture; environmental science
Agri-Trekking Across Ontario Volume 2 is an interactive, gamified resource that connects grade 7 and 8 students with agriculture, environmental initiatives and local food! This innovative teaching tool comes complete with educational facts, quizzes and games. (I)
Experiential Learning Resources for Educators
Experiential Learning Resources for Educators
These resources were designed to aid educators in offering Experiential Learning Opportunities during times of distance learning or face-to-face learning with limited mobility.
This resource provides educators with ideas to inspire community building and connection in their classroom environment during times when students must build community ‘at a distance’. These ideas were shared by Adventureworks Associates Inc with permission granted to adapt activities to meet the needs of a broad range of educators and with minimal equipment requirements. (P, J, I, S)
This resource provides teachers with a series of nine 20-40 minute learning activities based on the experiential learning model phases of participate, reflect and apply. Focusing on various themes that promote community building in the early days of a school year/new course, teachers have access to flexible ideas for promoting a welcoming, inclusive and supportive classroom environment during a time of distance learning. (P, J, I, S) FL
Peruse this document to learn more about outdoor experiential learning opportunities and why educators should consider integrating them into their programs. (P, J, I, S) FL
Taking a walk in your local community is not only an easy and inexpensive way to engage your students in experiential learning, it will also allow you to establish community connections all while addressing curriculum expectations. This resource will also allow students to connect to their education and career/life planning.( P, J, I, S)
Students will engage in the experiential learning cycle as they explore how machines learn, and even teach their own machine to interpret sign language. A variety of communication skills are covered, as well as careers related to machine learning and technology. Teacher guide and resources included. (I) FL
Allow students to explore different Broad Based Technology classroom before they go to High School. Included in this package are the tours and supporting resources for exploration. (I)
This resource is intended for teachers to use to explore financial literacy and the skilled trades, grounded in the global competencies. Teachers can tailor this resource to suit either a Grade 7 or 8 class (mathematics, language & career exploration), a Grade 10 Career Studies course or a senior high school course focused on the skilled trades. (J, I) FL
Additional resources and safety documents for all grades in elementary and secondary with lesson plans and material lists in both English and French can be found here. Additnional distance learning resources can be found at the bottom of the list under "Online Learning." (J, I, S) FL
This site has it ALL! Field trips, guest speakers, workshops and much more!
This site has it ALL! Field trips, guest speakers, workshops and much more!
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