Point Pelee National Park of Canada

Education Programs

Park interpreter with students.
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Formal education programs offered by Point Pelee National Park provide hands-on learning experiences for Ontario students in grades 4, 7, 9 and 11. All programs are curriculum-linked and include hands-on activities.

Grade 4 and 7 science students walk in the shoes of a Parks Canada scientist and explore real-life national park management and ecological monitoring situations during a full day, in-park program.

New self-guided “ Discovery Packs ” are available for primary teachers ( JK to Grade 3 ).

In-Class Programming within 60 km of Point Pelee National Park:

Grade 9 geography students explore how geographical information systems are used as a resource management tool at Point Pelee National Park, or learning about real-life resource management stories such as the reintroduction of one of our species at risk - the Southern Flying Squirrel.

Grade 11 Travel and Tourism students discover how Point Pelee National Park and the birding community worked together to reduce environmental impacts while birding.

Environmental Impact Assessments: Senior Class Project is now available on-line at the Teacher's Resource Centre website . Students conduct real environmental assessments with a "virtual" field trip to the park.

Educational programs linked to the Ontario curriculum are available year-round.

For additional information and to make a reservation, contact Point Pelee National Park at 519-322-2365 ext. 0 .