GRADE 2
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1. FEET, BEAKS, WINGS and BONES ( ½ day visit)
Topics
General physical characteristics of birds using examples being banded
Physical differences between species and differences in behaviour (food type, foraging
techniques, nesting, flying and migrating)
Observations of individuals in the banding station
Observations in a variety of habitats around the Point
2. ON THE WING: Incredible Migration (½ day visit or 60 minutes in­class)
Topics
Life cycle and migration strategies for a few contrasting species that are banded at the Point
(raptors, warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl, etc.)
Migration and food (fat reserves, etc.)
Habitats during migration and wintering
GRADE 4
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1. FEET, BEAKS, WINGS and BONES ( ½ day visit)
Topics
General physical characteristics of birds using examples being banded
Specific physical adaptations and survival strategies in different habitats (food type, foraging
techniques, nesting, moulting, flying and migrating)
Observations of individuals in the banding station
Observations in a variety of habitats around the Point
2. BIRD DETECTIVE: Sherlock Meadowlark (½ day visit or 60 minutes in­class)
Topics
Trends: bird species increasing/decreasing or moving and connections to human activity (clearing
forests, wetland change, urban development, agriculture, pollution) – examples of the successful,
unsuccessful and survivors
Bird habitat specialists (e.g. Bobolink, Shrike, Rails, Red­headed Woodpecker)
‘Invasive’ species and competition
Hike ­ how birds are connected to specific habitats ­ examples
GRADE 6
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1. FEET, BEAKS, WINGS and BONES ( ½ day visit)
Topics
General physical characteristics of birds using examples being banded
Physical differences between species and classification criteria for birds
Observations of individuals in the banding station – simple classification
Hike to observe bird groups around the Point – compiling a list and classifying by type
2. BEING DIFFERENT: BIODIVERSITY (½ day visit or 60 minutes in­class)
Topics
Local issue: Development and Species at Risk (SAR)
Hike around Point – unique habitats and location on a flyway
Measuring diversity within species (part of monitoring/banding) – advantages for bird populations
(arrival/departure times, size, etc.)
How healthy populations sustain biodiversity – web/balance model
Invasive species effect (plants around the point, zebra mussels, imported birds)
GRADE 9 SCIENCE SNC1P
1. FIELD RESEARCH: Collect, Organize, Interpret and Communicate (75 minutes in­class or ½ day
with visit)
Topics
● PEPtBO questions, problems, sampling techniques, methods, tools, safety issues, types of data
(presentation/demonstration/tour)
● Organizing data – graphing activity
● Analysing/Interpreting – group activity
● Communicating conclusions ­ activity
2. BOREAL BIRDS and PEOPLE (45 minutes in­class + optional visit)
Topics
● Significance of bird populations in an ecosystem (Boreal Forest)
● Stressors – Human use and activities
● Impact on Populations
● PEPtBO role in monitoring (connection to N.A. network)
3. PRINCE EDWARD POINT ECOSYSTEM (60 minutes as part of a visit)
Topics
● Geography, Plants/Animals at the Point
● Invasive species and Restoration
● Human Activity (Past and Present) impacts on ecosystem
● Importance for migration
● Limitations and Carrying capacity
GRADE 9 SCIENCE SNC1D
1. FIELD RESEARCH: Collect, Organize, Interpret and Communicate (75 minutes in­class or ½ day
with visit)
Topics
● PEPtBO questions, problems, sampling techniques, methods, tools, safety issues, types of data
(presentation/demonstration/tour)
● Organizing data – graphing activity
● Analysing/Interpreting – group activity
● Communicating conclusions ­ activity
2. BOREAL BIRDS and PEOPLE (45 minutes in­class)
Topics
● Significance of bird populations in an ecosystem (Boreal Forest)
● Stressors – Human use and activities
● Impact on Populations
● PEPtBO role in monitoring (connection to N.A. network)
3. PRINCE EDWARD POINT ECOSYSTEM (60 minutes as part of a visit)
Topics
● Geography, Plants/Animals at the Point
● Invasive species and Restoration
● Human Activity (Past and Present) impacts on ecosystem
● Importance for migration
● Limitations and Carrying capacity
GRADE 11 BIOLOGY SBI3U
1. FIELD RESEARCH: Collect, Organize, Interpret and Communicate (75 minutes in­class or ½ day
with visit)
Topics
● PEPtBO questions, problems, sampling techniques, methods, tools, safety issues, types of data
(presentation/demonstration/tour)
● Organizing data – graphing activity
● Analysing/Interpreting – group activity
● Communicating conclusions ­ activity
23. HUMAN ACTIVITIES and SPECIES AT RISK (30 minutes in­class – extension with visit)
Topics
● Risks and benefits for bird populations (Boreal Forest and P.E. Point)
● Bird species – SAR – human involvement
● Climate change and bird populations – PEPtBO data
GRADE 11 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SVN3M
1. FIELD RESEARCH: Collect, Organize, Interpret and Communicate (75 minutes in­class or ½ day
with visit)
Topics
● PEPtBO questions, problems, sampling techniques, methods, tools, safety issues, types of data
(presentation/demonstration/tour)
● Organizing data – graphing activity
● Analysing/Interpreting – group activity
● Communicating conclusions ­ activity
2. CONTRIBUTIONS OF BIRD STUDIES (30 minutes in­class – extension with visit)
Topics
● Data used for SAR – protection plans
● Bird studies contributing to environmental awareness/knowledge
● Banding data, recoveries, global cooperation
GRADE 12 BIOLOGY SBI4U
1. FIELD RESEARCH: Collect, Organize, Interpret and Communicate (75 minutes in­class or ½ day
with visit)
Topics
● PEPtBO questions, problems, sampling techniques, methods, tools, safety issues, types of data
(presentation/demonstration/tour)
● Organizing data – graphing activity
● Analysing/Interpreting – group activity
● Communicating conclusions ­ activity
2. POPULATION DYNAMICS – BIRDS (45 minutes in­class – ½ day with visit)
Topics
● Dynamics of selected bird populations (stories of local species)
● PEPtBO role in measuring/monitoring populations
● Examples of changes and effects on bird populations (e.g. pesticides in the ecosystem,
swallow/swift population changes)
● Effect of bird population changes on other species