We spent time identifying organisms collected using a dichotomous key.  

Students participated in a guided hike where our interpreter showed us the difference between all of the native tree species and why those trees are adapted to the land. 

All of the students learned basic canoeing strokes and spent some time paddling around Loch Leven. 

Aden and Joe adding up their scores.  I wonder who won?

Students working on their short game.

We made different types of bush pies over the fire for breakfast.   

Thunder and lightning moved our learning indoors for a short time.  We learned about tree rings, local wild-life, and wild-life safety. 

Students made their own supper over the fire!

Students learned about the traditional gender roles of the Indigenous people of the area, how they made the tools required to survive, and how they lived with the land.   (PS - Women owned everything.)

The Grade 8/9 students tested the water in Loch Leven for pH, oxygen content, nitrogen levels, and turbidity. 

Using a model students learned how pollutants and excess fertilizers can get into our waterways.  

Students found evidence of all sorts of invertebrates in Loch Leven.