1-2
HALF DAY
All about Energy
Urban Studies
Offered in September-October & April-June
Get energized by the sun’s rays- search for renewable and non-renewable sources of energy and their applications, along the shore of Lake Ontario at Harbourfront Centre!
• On an exploratory waterfront walk learn about energy sources and the way we put energy to work, uncover the ways that we put energy to work in our everyday lives
• Explore wind and moving water as renewable sources of energy and explore environmentally-friendly energy sources
• Discuss the steps that we can take to reduce our energy consumption and become more energy conscious
Curriculum connections:
Science & Technology: Energy and Control (Grades 1 & 2)
1-3
HALF DAY
Discover the Waterfront Community
Urban Studies
Explore Toronto’s exciting (and growing) lakeside urban community!
• Consider the social and physical needs of residents in the area
• Observe the different ways people travel around an urban community and the wide range of occupations and service providers in the waterfront community
• Compare and distinguish features of urban and rural communities and investigate the interaction between the waterfront community and the environment
Curriculum connections:
Social Studies: The Local Community (Grade 1)
Social Studies: Features of Communities (Grade 2)
Social Studies: Urban and Rural Communities (Grade 3)
1-3
HALF DAY
ESL Discover The Waterfront Community 
ESL, Urban Studies
Explore Toronto’s exciting (and growing) lakeside urban community!
• Consider the social and physical needs of residents in the area
• Observe the different ways people travel around an urban community and the wide range of occupations and service providers in the waterfront community
• Compare and distinguish features of urban and rural communities and investigate the interaction between the waterfront community and the environment
• Learn to use terminology and vocabulary specific to urban studies
• Learn and practice six levels English language skills throughout the programme
Curriculum connections:
ESL curriculum
Social Studies: The Local Community (Grade 1)
Social Studies: Features of Communities (Grade 2)
Social Studies: Urban and Rural Communities (Grade 3)
5
FULL DAY
Government Exploration
Urban Studies
See government in action! Experience life inside Toronto’s City Halls and Ontario’s provincial justice system, then discover the historical roots of these institutions on a fascinating walk through downtown Toronto.
• Attend a court in session at “Old City Hall” then meet with a Provincial Court Judge who will answer your questions!
• Learn about government in the days of the Old Town of York and compare it to how the City of Toronto is governed today
• Discuss reasons for democratic decision-making and the responsibilities of informed citizens
Curriculum connections:
Social Studies: Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada (Grade 5)
Civics (Grade 5)
9-12
FULL DAY
Government Exploration
Urban Studies
Take a fascinating walk through downtown Toronto and see government in action!
• Compare the Old Town of York to how the City of Toronto is governed today
• Discuss reasons for democratic decisionmaking and the responsibilities of informed citizens
Curriculum connections:
Social Civics: Informed Citizenship (Grade 10),
History (Grades 9 – 12), Law (Grade 12)
6 & 8
FULL DAY
Kensington Market and Chinatown
Urban Studies
Discover a kaleidoscope of culture in two of Toronto’s most interesting and diverse communities!
• Gain an understanding of ever changing demographic patterns and uncover the fascinating cultural histories of Kensington Market and China Town
• Investigate Canada’s immigration policy past and present and identify “cultural imprints”
• Discuss “push” and “pull” factors that affect migration and mobility
Curriculum connections:
Social Studies: Canada’s Links to the World (Grade 6)
Geography: Migration (Grade 8)
9-12
FULL DAY
Our City: Toronto
Urban Studies
Gather data for your chosen research assignment on an explorative journey of Toronto’s Central Business District.
• See Toronto’s architectural heritage and its vision for the future
• Discuss architectural and design elements that make a structure distinctive
• Investigate links between public art and architecture
• View T.D Bank’s corporate art collection! Exclusive access!
Curriculum Connections:
Social Sciences and Humanities: Functions of Living Spaces and Shelter (Grade 11)
Interdisciplinary Studies: Architectural Studies (Grade 12)
Visual Arts (Grades 8-12)
7-8
FULL DAY
Our City: Toronto
Urban Studies
Gather data for your students chosen research assignment on an explorative journey of Toronto’s Central Business District and uncover the fascinating structures that make up Toronto’s Downtown.
• Gain insight into Toronto’s architectural heritage and its vision for the future.
• Discuss architectural and design elements that make a structure distinctive.
• Investigate the link between public art and architecture.
• Gain exclusive access to the 54th floor of the Mies Van Der Rohe T.D Centre and in this famous boardroom view some of the art pieces held in T.D banks corporate collection!
• Other places of interest include: The Royal York hostel, B.C.E place and the City Hall
Curriculum connections:
Structures and Mechanisms: Structural Strength and Stability (Grade 7)
Patterns in Human Geography (Grade 8)
K-4
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
Something's fishy
Urban Studies
Offered in September – October & April – June
Learn about Lake Ontario fish species! Explore how and where they live and the challenges they face in their environment, and create a habitat in which native fish species can thrive!
• Create a multimedia fish habitat collage, building an ideal healthy living environment for a fish
• Explore the harbour area and learn about the fish that live in the lake, and the stresses that they encounter in their environment
• Visit the Spadina wetlands and a pike spawning area and learn why wetlands are important to the health and survival of our fishy friends (full day programme only)
Grades K-1 (half day)
Grades 2-4 (full day)
Curriculum connections:
Life Systems (Grades 1 – 4)
9-12
HALF DAY
The Revitalisation of Toronto’s Waterfront
Urban Studies
Add a Boat Tour! (May and June optional Full Day)
Full day includes a boat tour of Toronto’s Harbour and the Island Lagoons.
Ask our registrar for details.
From lakeshore to waterfront: DiscoveToronto’s Waterfront past and present with a boat tour and an exploratory walk of our site
• Identify the consequences of human activities on natural systems at the waterfront
• Gain insight into the effects of changing land use and urban planning on the Waterfront
• Asses and discuss the plans for managing the future of Toronto’s Waterfront as set out
by WaterfronToronto
Curriculum Connections: Canada and World Studies - Understanding and Managing Change (Grade 9)
Canada and World Studies - Human Environment & Interaction (Grades 11 - 12)
Interdisciplinary Studies - Community and Environmental Leadership (Grade 11)
Interdisciplinary Studies - Architectural Studies (Grade 12)
World Geography - Urban Patterns and Interactions (Grade 12)
