Forillon National Park of Canada

Forillon National Park of Canada Teacher's Corner

By proposing various projects on this site, we wish to inform you and your students about the ecological value of Forillon National Park and to involve you in the conservation of this natural heritage.

The mission of Forillon National Park is to protect the ecological integrity of its territory. We strive to preserve the natural habitats of the park as well as the fauna and flora living there. We insure the quality of this environment and maintain its biological diversity now and for the future. Our activities follow these basic principles. Furthermore, we have also consulted the new 2001 School Program of the Quebec Ministry of Education.

Here are our objectives for each activity on this site.

Kindergarten: Life in the Sea and The Little Green Sea Urchin.

• to introduce the children to the smaller organisms living in the waters around Forillon National Park by means of educational games.
• to have the children bring a project related to Forillon National Park to a successful conclusion.
• to give the children a chance to learn outside the classroom environment.

First Cycle: Discovering Sea Birds and Very Special Birds

• to familiarize the youngsters with the world of sea birds of Forillon National Park.
• to have the children discover the various adaptations of sea birds to their environment.
• to give the children a chance to research and analyze information outside the classroom environment.

Second Cycle: The Busy Beaver and Letter from Bucky Beaver.

• to familiarize the children with the habitat of the beaver in Forillon National Park.
• to increase the children's knowledge of the characteristics of beaver.
• to give the children a chance to research and analyze information outside the classroom environment.

Third Cycle: Rock Around the Park and Pebbles or Jewels?

• to familiarize the youngsters with the geology of Forillon National Park.
• to teach them the scientific language of geology concerning rocks and fossils.
• to let the children research and analyze information outside the classroom environment

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