Each activity at the PCWF is designed to fulfill Ontario Curriculum learning expectations. To help you plan your day, each activity, its description and corresponding learning expectations are listed.
The 2011 Teacher Planning Guide will help you plan your day at the Festival. Inside is valuable information regarding timing of your day, direct links to the Ontario Curriculum Expectations and resources.
Water Conservation
- Go With The Flow
- Water Cycle Madness
- Polar Bear, Polar Bear
- Water, Vital To Health
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Something Fishy Going On
- Stream Savers
- Royal Flush
- Pioneer Water Race
- Balanced Earth
- OPG Centre - Model Hydraulic Dam
- Lather Up!
- Three Times A Day
- Enviroscape
- The Power of Water
- West Nile Virus
- Sponge Bog Frog
Go With The Flow
Students simulate daily household routines and evaluate the impacts of their everyday actions on the environment.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Students simulate daily household routines and evaluate the impacts of their everyday actions on the environment.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Water Cycle Madness
Students create a water cycle as it occurs in nature. They explore how the water cycle impacts on our daily lives.
Students create a water cycle as it occurs in nature. They explore how the water cycle impacts on our daily lives.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear
Water, Vital To Health
Students watch a brief video and then engage in an interactive activity to discover the necessity of water to our body's organs and life systems.
Students watch a brief video and then engage in an interactive activity to discover the necessity of water to our body's organs and life systems.
Canadian Coast Guard
Something Fishy Going On
Students test the pH levels of various common liquids, discuss the role of water pH levels in natural habitat and test model lakes to see which lakes are healthy and which are too acidic.
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
Students test the pH levels of various common liquids, discuss the role of water pH levels in natural habitat and test model lakes to see which lakes are healthy and which are too acidic.
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
Stream Savers
Students learn how a naturalized stream bank provides a protected environment for aquatic species. They observe the different responses of naturalized vs. "manicured" stream banks.
Students learn how a naturalized stream bank provides a protected environment for aquatic species. They observe the different responses of naturalized vs. "manicured" stream banks.
Royal Flush
Students examine how the mechanism in an ordinary household device works and the difference between water-saver toilets and regular-flow toilets.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Students examine how the mechanism in an ordinary household device works and the difference between water-saver toilets and regular-flow toilets.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Pioneer Water Race
Students examine the importance of water to the survival and success of pioneers and investigate how pioneers obtained the water needed for animals and the family.
Students examine the importance of water to the survival and success of pioneers and investigate how pioneers obtained the water needed for animals and the family.
Balanced Earth
OPG Centre - Model Hydraulic Dam
Lather Up!
Students compare early 19th century bathing methods to modern methods. What can be done to save water when having a shower?
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Students compare early 19th century bathing methods to modern methods. What can be done to save water when having a shower?
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Three Times A Day
In a simulation, students will have the opportunity to examine brushing their teeth and comparing water consumption using a variety of techniques.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
In a simulation, students will have the opportunity to examine brushing their teeth and comparing water consumption using a variety of techniques.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Enviroscape
Students use models to relate the practices of two communities to those of their own community. Students identify local sources of pollution and the environmental impact.
Students use models to relate the practices of two communities to those of their own community. Students identify local sources of pollution and the environmental impact.
The Power of Water
West Nile Virus
Sponge Bog Frog
Water Attitudes
- Doing The Laundry
- OPP Marine Unit
- Aboriginal Voices
- Medical Mystery
- Off I Go!
- Bucket Brigade
Doing The Laundry
Students try doing laundry using old methods and equipment and compare water consumption to the present day.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Students try doing laundry using old methods and equipment and compare water consumption to the present day.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
OPP Marine Unit
Students learn water safety and safe boating practices from the OPP Marine Unit. The Unit is enforces Boating Regulations on non-federal waterways, and executes search and rescue.
Healthy Living, Grade 3
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Healthy Living, Grade 4
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Students learn water safety and safe boating practices from the OPP Marine Unit. The Unit is enforces Boating Regulations on non-federal waterways, and executes search and rescue.
Healthy Living, Grade 3
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Healthy Living, Grade 4
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Aboriginal Voices
Students listen to some of the history and legacy of the First Nations peoples and the importance of the natural environment to their various cultural beliefs and practices.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Students listen to some of the history and legacy of the First Nations peoples and the importance of the natural environment to their various cultural beliefs and practices.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Measurement, Grade 4
(Capacity, Mass and Volume)
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Medical Mystery
Students solve a historical medical mystery based on diseases that relate to water. They discuss how water pollution can cause illness and compare scientific knowledge of 1914 and today.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Life Systems Grade 5
(Human Organ Systems)
Students solve a historical medical mystery based on diseases that relate to water. They discuss how water pollution can cause illness and compare scientific knowledge of 1914 and today.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Life Systems Grade 5
(Human Organ Systems)
Off I Go!
In this team relay, students race through an obstacle course with a bucket of water to experience what it is like for children in other countries on water fetching journeys.
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Fundamental Movement Skills, Grade 6
(Locomotion/Travelling Skills)
In this team relay, students race through an obstacle course with a bucket of water to experience what it is like for children in other countries on water fetching journeys.
Energy and Control, Grade 5
(Conservation of Energy)
Fundamental Movement Skills, Grade 6
(Locomotion/Travelling Skills)
Bucket Brigade
Students work together using a historic method of putting out fires. They talk to local firefighters and see modern firefighting technology.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Fundamental Movement Skills, Grade 4
(Locomotion and Travelling)
Students work together using a historic method of putting out fires. They talk to local firefighters and see modern firefighting technology.
Heritage and Citizenship, Grade 3
(Pioneer Life)
Fundamental Movement Skills, Grade 4
(Locomotion and Travelling)
Water Technology
- Tapping The Source
- Filter Bed
- Stop, Drop & Roll
- Green Roof
Tapping The Source
Students explore a model of a working water distribution system. Water is drawn from the river through a miniature water network and pumped through the various components of the system.
Earth and space systems, Grade 2
(Air and Water in the Environment)
Students explore a model of a working water distribution system. Water is drawn from the river through a miniature water network and pumped through the various components of the system.
Earth and space systems, Grade 2
(Air and Water in the Environment)
Filter Bed
Students discover the layers of material that make up a filter bed in a Water Filtration Plant. This filter bed is used as one step in the water treatment process.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Students discover the layers of material that make up a filter bed in a Water Filtration Plant. This filter bed is used as one step in the water treatment process.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Stop, Drop & Roll
Members of the Peterborough Fire Department will be on hand to discuss fire safety and water. They compare modern fire fighting methods with those of early pioneers.
Healthy Living, Grade 3
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Healthy Living, Grade 4
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Members of the Peterborough Fire Department will be on hand to discuss fire safety and water. They compare modern fire fighting methods with those of early pioneers.
Healthy Living, Grade 3
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Healthy Living, Grade 4
(Personal Safety and Injury Prevention)
Green Roof
The rapid runoff associated with a conventional roof is compared to the delayed, environmentally friendly, water release from a green roof.
Life Systems, Grade 3
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
The rapid runoff associated with a conventional roof is compared to the delayed, environmentally friendly, water release from a green roof.
Life Systems, Grade 3
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
Water Protection
- Down The Sewer
- AQ - Amazing Aquifer
- Septic Sights!
- Rolling Through The 'Shed
- Blue Thumb
Down The Sewer
Students organize household hazardous waste items by appropriate disposal (garbage can, HHW Depot and sink).
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
Students organize household hazardous waste items by appropriate disposal (garbage can, HHW Depot and sink).
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
AQ - Amazing Aquifer
Students observe a model to understand the flows of groundwater, the interaction between groundwater and surface water and groundwater pollution.
Canada and World Connections, Grade 3
(Urban and Rural Communities)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(soils in the environment)
Students observe a model to understand the flows of groundwater, the interaction between groundwater and surface water and groundwater pollution.
Canada and World Connections, Grade 3
(Urban and Rural Communities)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(soils in the environment)
Septic Sights!
Students watch water trickle through the sewage pipes into the septic bed in a rural wastewater scenario and discuss where do wastes go if not connected to the municipal wastewater system.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Earth and Space System, Grade 3
(Soils in the Environment)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
(Rocks, Minerals and Erosion)
Students watch water trickle through the sewage pipes into the septic bed in a rural wastewater scenario and discuss where do wastes go if not connected to the municipal wastewater system.
Energy and Control, Grade 3
(Forces and Movement)
Earth and Space System, Grade 3
(Soils in the Environment)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
(Rocks, Minerals and Erosion)
Rolling Through The 'Shed
Wearing velcro vests, students imagine themselves as water droplets rolling through the watershed. They identify what water picks up as it travels and where the materials are found.
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
Wearing velcro vests, students imagine themselves as water droplets rolling through the watershed. They identify what water picks up as it travels and where the materials are found.
Life Systems, Grade 4
(Habitats and Communities)
Blue Thumb
Water Science
- How Clear Is Your Lake?
- Weather Watchers
- Porosity And Permeability
- Great Water Race
How Clear Is Your Lake?
Students learn about water clarity and the role of algae in a lake ecosystem. Participants use a Secchi disk to measure water clarity in their "mini lake."
Matter and Materials, Grade 4
Students learn about water clarity and the role of algae in a lake ecosystem. Participants use a Secchi disk to measure water clarity in their "mini lake."
Matter and Materials, Grade 4
Weather Watchers
At this weather centre, students discover the wonders of climatology and its relation to the water cycle.
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 5
(Weather)
At this weather centre, students discover the wonders of climatology and its relation to the water cycle.
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 5
(Weather)
Porosity And Permeability
Students use models to discover how the size of pores in earth materials determines how water moves below the surface of the ground.
Measurement, Grades 3-6
Canada and World Connections, Grade 3
(Urban and Rural Communities)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(Soils in the environment)
Students use models to discover how the size of pores in earth materials determines how water moves below the surface of the ground.
Measurement, Grades 3-6
Canada and World Connections, Grade 3
(Urban and Rural Communities)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(Soils in the environment)
Great Water Race
Students manipulate models to discover what controls the direction and speed of water. They also learn the concepts of slope and angle.
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(Soils in the Environment)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
(Rocks, Minerals and Erosion)
Students manipulate models to discover what controls the direction and speed of water. They also learn the concepts of slope and angle.
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 3
(Soils in the Environment)
Earth and Space Systems, Grade 4
(Rocks, Minerals and Erosion)
