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This page contains online experiential learning opportunities for students that support the Ontario Curriculum. Many of these are no cost. Each states the division it is recommended for with the labels P/J/ I and /or S. "FL" has been used to signify if French Language content is available.
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Take your students to places you did not think were possible! From the Globe Theatre in London England to Fort Conger in the Canadian High Arctic, these organizations offer a variety of virtual field trip opportunities for educators to explore with their students.
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
A series of Canadian virtual tours and accompanying teacher resources. For both student and educator use (J, I, S) FL
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)
Virtual tours, exploration, listening and viewing opportunities in Arts & Culture all over the world. (P,J, I, S)
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 (P,J, I)
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)
A free global community that fosters empathy and compassion for each other and our planet. offering virtual field trips, classroom connections, guest speakers, collaborative projects, themed collections and special events. (P, J, I, S)
Speakers, workshops and tours - visual art experiences from around the world (J, I, S).
A collection of distance learning resources including virtual concerts and tours. Designed for music educators to use for both direct student use as well as their own professional development. (P, J, I, S)
Mentorship/Guest Speakers/Subject Experts
Mentorship/Guest Speakers/Subject Experts
These organizations connect classrooms with experts working in various fields virtually at set times in groups or at arranged times individually with single classes.
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)
The PIR Live Event program engages classrooms across Canada in dynamic online webinars about a range of topics, introducing students to Canadian researchers, professionals, and facilities. Each PIR Live Event webinar features a Q&A with a different guest expert and/or a virtual tour of a research facility.
PIR Live Events have been recorded and are available on Partners In Research YouTube channel. (P,J, I, S) FL
PIR Live Events have been recorded and are available on Partners In Research YouTube channel. (P,J, I, S) FL
Virtual Researcher On Call (VROC) is an educational program that connects K-12 classrooms with Canadian subject matter experts in all subject areas for customized, interactive video calls. VROC is available to teachers at no cost. (P, 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)
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.
OSBIE has released this important document, How To Conduct A Distance Learning Risk Assessment / Évaluation Des Risques Liés À L’apprentissage À Distance, to guide teachers through distance learning. Please consider the following guidelines as you develop learning activities and lesson plans for students to engage in at home.
#SkillsatHome Challenge Series - exploring skilled trades and tech at home (I, S) FL
Ontario resources compiled to support educators and parents through the Covid crisis. (P, J, I, S).
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
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
Discover opportunities from Across Canada with Historica Canada Learning for all grades (P,J,I,S) FL
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 School from TedEd - 30 Quests for students to explore and connect with nature (J, I, S)
The Virtual Camp Experience created from March 20, 2020 – September 7, 2020 includes interactive activities that explore food and farming topics such as Local Food, Technology and Innovation, and Indigenous Agriculture. It supports multiple subject areas. Educator registration is required. AgScape's website also includes game-ified learning experiences and teacher resources. (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)
*Only available to those in the GTA, please contact your local conservation authority for online programming available in your area.
*Only available to those in the GTA, please contact your local conservation authority for online programming available in your area.
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
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.
Math & Science Simulations that are inquiry and evidence-based. These are currently Ministry Licensed for all gr 7-12 educators.. Please contact your STEM consultant or email ontario@explorelearning.com for your Board's access information. French lesson materials are available in the Shared Gizmo Lists. (I, S) FL
A collection of distance learning resources music educators to use for both direct student use as well as their own professional development. (P, J, I, S)
Apps that Support Student Ownership
Apps that Support Student Ownership
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 Experiential Learning resource that requires technology, these apps are meant to be an experiential option/extension for students/families to explore.
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
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)
Game-ified Learning Experiences
Game-ified Learning Experiences
These games can be played by students to allow for the exploration of different topics.
Developed as an interactive game for Grade 4-6, Agri-Trekking Across Ontario offers curriculum-linked, classroom-friendly activities for students and teachers to learn about the different agricultural counties and regions in Ontario. Participants can manipulate county/region puzzle pieces to create a new geographic view of Ontario to uncover healthy eating facts and explore food sources across the province. (J)
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)
They’ve put together a collection of digital games that students can play at home. Students can click on any game and start playing! (P, J, I, S)
Game of LifeThis is a great website to explore for teachers - green industry; horticulture; environmental science
For ideas on how to incorporate these opportunities into your program, please see Lesson Plans and Packaged Resources.
For ideas on how to incorporate these opportunities into your program, please see Lesson Plans and Packaged Resources.
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