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The following provides program outlines and grades 5-8 curriculum links for Out to Learn's biology programs.
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| Species at Risk - Year round, ½ day Jr-Ad | ||||||||
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| Deer Biology - Jan 1 - Mar 30, ½ day, Jr-Ad | ||||||||
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Bones, skulls and antlers allow participants in this program to investigate deer biology and adaptation. An introduction into deer management will be presented followed by an outdoor hike to a local deer wintering area. The importance of thermal cover, browse and the impacts of severe winters will be discussed.
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| It's a Howl! - Year round, 2 hours - evening, Jr-Ad | ||||||||
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This program begins with a discussion about the "Big Bad Wolf" and how this image evolved. Participants learn about the wolf, wolf communication and the social structure of a wolf pack. Participants not only experience communication through a fun activity but the evening concludes with a hike and group wolf howl, where everyone participates! |
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| Going On A Bear Hunt! - Year round, 2 hours, Jr-Int | ||||||||
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Participants will be introduced to bear biology and ecology through a virtual hike. While singing, clues to the presence and activity of bears are viewed through a slide show and demonstrated with various hands on props such as skulls, pelts, casts, etc. This fun, interactive program familiarizes participants with the bear and raises interest and respect for this majestic creature of Ontario's forests. Other interactive activities can be incorporated into this program but additional time will be required. |
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| The Bear Essentials - Year round, 2 hours, Ad. | ||||||||
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Participants will be introduced to bear biology and ecology through a virtual hike, hands-on skull investigations and discussion. The aim of this program is to familiarize participants with Black Bears, their needs and behaviours and to further discuss bear/human interactions and measures to avoid conflict while sharing their habitat. Where possible an optional walk in Black Bear habitat will acquaint participants with this animal's forest home. An extra hour is required for this portion of the program. |
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An introduction and appreciation of
the terms and issues surrounding species at risk is provided
through this program. Participants will learn the categories of
risk species. The Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Peregrine Falcon
and Polar Bear are some of the species examined to explore the various
factors resulting in their rarity. A hands-on outdoor habitat
evaluation will emphasize the importance of habitat to species and
illustrate how habitat loss is a contributing factor to species
decline. 
