Forest Stories

Forest Stories will introduce students to the plant biodiversity in local B.C. forests, while working collaboratively to develop a story about how plants and animals react when faced with extreme weather events.

Through stories, students will explore the interactions within forest ecosystems, be introduced to First People’s knowledge and learn the importance of showing gratitude to our planet, and explore how local plants and animals behave in different seasons and face extreme weather. Students will then build their storytelling skills through the creation of group stories featuring keystone forest species dealing with extreme weather event, like floods, wildfires, or droughts. 

Grade Levels

Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Curriculum Links

• Names of local plants
• Local First Peoples’ knowledge of the local landscape, plants, and animals
• Plants and animals have features and behaviours that help them survive in their environment
• Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things
• Everyone (and everything) has a unique story to share
• Dance, drama, music, and visual arts express meaning in unique ways.

Many core competencies are incorporated in this workshop.

Availability

• 10:30, 11:30, 12:30
• Monday - Friday
• October 1, 2024 - June 20, 2025

Language

• English

Additional Information

Check out what requirements you’ll need to book a field trip on our Field Trip page.

• Maximum class size is 28. Please note, students will be working in groups for this workshop.
• Teachers and chaperones are required to remain present during the workshop to assist with material distribution, facilitation, and behaviour management.