Each winter 200 or more Bald Eagles gather in the Goldstream Estuary to feed off the carcasses of spawned-out salmon. Though the eagles spend most of their time in the Quiet Zone, they are readily visible from the Nature House. This spectacle is a great opportunity to teach your class about these majestic birds of prey.
This eagle season we are happy to have enough funding from the Goldstream Chums Program to make our Eagle Programs Minimum $50 Donation.
These 1 1/4 -hour school programs run Tues-Thurs, from December 10th, 2012 to mid - January.Check out the program descriptions below, then register online or contact us directly.
Eddie Eagle & the Estuary (K-7) This 1 to 1½ hour program lets younger children discover the story of the eagles at Goldstream with an over-sized storybook (½ hour story-time, plus interactive presentation and time for eagle-viewing after). The infamous Eddie Eagle (we're pretty sure he's no relation to the ski-jumper) will talk about how the estuary has changed since he was an eaglet! We'll also look at some of the things that make birds, especially eagles, so different from other animals. The inside story-time is followed by an opportunity to view the eagles in action!
Not All Raptors are Dinosaurs (4-7) This 1 1/4-hour program introduces children to the Birds of Prey (Raptors) of British Columbia. Discover the true definition of raptor. Specimens of most of our diurnal birds of prey will be on display and each major group will be discussed in relation to their habitat, prey and unique adaptations. The program will include activities that help explain these special adaptations. We will discuss important issues such as: endangered species, resource management and proper wildlife viewing etiquette.
Prescribed Learning Outcomes Met by Eagle Programs
Eddie the Eagle in the Estuary
Kindergarten
PLO’s: Science - Describe feature of local animals (e.g. size, color, shape, texture)- Compare common animals.Social Studies - Participate co-operatively in groupsPhysical Education – Identify physical activities they enjoyed doing through assigned games.- Perform movement in personal space while maintaining control.- Demonstrate proper technique for performing specific locomotor movement.- Identify safety; follow rules and directions when participating in activities.Language Arts – Ask questions as an aid to understanding when listening, or viewing.- Demonstrate abilities to follow simple oral instructions.- Interact with others, speak in turn and listen actively, providing verbal and non-verbal responses appropriate to their stages of development and to their cultures.
Grade 1
PLO’s: Science - Classify living and non-living things- Describe the basic needs of these animals (e.g. food, water, shelter)- Describe how these basic needs are met in their environment. Social Studies - Participate co-operatively and productively in groups. Physical Education – Move through defined space while maintaining control (walking, crawling).- Change level of body position while maintaining control (e.g. high, medium,low)Language Arts – Ask questions as an aid to understanding when listening, or viewing.- Demonstrate abilities to follow simple oral instructions.- Interact with others, speak in turn and listen actively, providing verbal and non-verbal responses appropriate to their stages of development and to their cultures.
Grade 2
PLO’s: Science - Classify/Compare familiar animals according to similarities and differences in appearance, behavior, and life cycles- Describe some changes that affect animals- Describe the ways in which animals are important to other living things in the environment.- Use their senses to interpret observations.- Infer the probable outcome of an event or behavior based on observations.- Explain why water, air, and soil are important for living things.Physical Education – Move through defined space while maintaining control (walking blind-folded).- Change level of body position while maintaining control (e.g. high, medium, low)Language Arts – Ask and respond to questions before, during, and after viewing or listening.- Identify specific details in communication in response to tasks or questions.- Listen actively, responding verbally and non-verbally.- Seek opinions and consider the responses of others.- Demonstrate a willingness to support others by offering compliments or encouragement.
Grade 3
PLO’s: Science - Classify/Compare familiar animals according to similarities and differences in appearance, behavior, and life cycles- Describe some changes that affect animals- Describe the ways in which animals are important to other living things in the environment.- Use their senses to interpret observations.- Infer the probable outcome of an event or behavior based on observations.- Explain why water, air, and soil are important for living things.Physical Education – Move through defined space while maintaining control (walking blind-folded).- Change level of body position while maintaining control (e.g. high, medium, low)Language Arts – Ask and respond to questions before, during, and after viewing or listening.- Identify specific details in communication in response to tasks or questions.- Listen actively, responding verbally and non-verbally.- Seek opinions and consider the responses of others.- Demonstrate a willingness to support others by offering compliments or encouragement.
Not All Raptors Are Dinosaurs
Grade 7
PLO’s:Science - Analyze the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations, communities, and ecosystems.- Assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment.- Evaluate human impacts of local ecosystems.- Evaluate the cultural, historical and natural history in a specific ecosystem.Physical Education – Demonstrate/apply safe procedures for specific physical activities.Language Arts – Interpret details in simple and direct illustrations and other required representations.- Share the responsibility for the effective functioning of groups.- Encourage others to participate.
Grade 8 and 9
PLO’s:Science - Analyze the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations, communities, and ecosystems.- Assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment.- Evaluate human impacts of local ecosystems.- Evaluate the cultural, historical and natural history in a specific ecosystem.Physical Education – Demonstrate/apply safe procedures for specific physical activities.Language Arts – Interpret details in simple and direct illustrations and other required representations.- Share the responsibility for the effective functioning of groups.- Encourage others to participate.
Grade 10
PLO’s:Science - Analyze the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations, communities, and ecosystems.- Assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment.- Evaluate human impacts of local ecosystems.- Evaluate the cultural, historical and natural history in a specific ecosystem.Physical Education – Demonstrate/apply safe procedures for specific physical activities.Language Arts – Interpret details in simple and direct illustrations and other required representations.- Share the responsibility for the effective functioning of groups.- Encourage others to participate.
Each winter 200 or more Bald Eagles gather in the Goldstream Estuary to feed off the carcasses of spawned-out salmon. Though the eagles spend most of their time in the Quiet Zone, they are readily visible from the Nature House. This spectacle is a great opportunity to teach your class about these majestic birds of prey. 
