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Structured for Survival

What can we learn about how plants and animals survive from exploring their unique body parts and structures?  

Classes explore the park searching for and identifying plants, animals, insects, and spiders. Students examine the organisms they observe noting physical characteristics, unique structures and body parts and relate these to their possible functions. Students also explore examples of respect and care for parks and the natural environment and create road signs representing important rules and guidelines for park visitation and use. 

Grade(s): 4
Curriculum: Science
Themes: Structures of organisms and their functions 
Classification of local plants and animals 
Type: Field Study
Duration: 1 - 1.5 Hours
Location: Aspen Beach Provincial Park and Crimson Lake Provincial Park
Max. Group Size: 30
Fees: $3 per student
Availability: May - June, and September
Updated: Jan 14, 2026