"In Science, the grade 2's are learning about Bears. This is an excellent opportunity to see the Grizzly bear habitat and to learn about bears in their natural environment."

"Purpose of the Trip/Curricular Connections: To provide experiences and science learning outcomes relevant to animal growth and changes, part of the grade 2 curriculum, as well as learning about historical development of BC communities."

"Description of Activities: Visit grizzly bears and timber wolves to observe adaptions in action; visit Hiwus Feasthouse to learn about Aboriginal peoples in BC and how animals are important in their lives."

"The purposes of all field trips is to provide experiences and learning outcomes that are virtually impossible to achieve in a classroom setting. By exposing students to "real world" opportunities they learn a variety of subject-specific educational goals, but also a variety of life skills."

"By virtue of being out of the classroom, students on a field trip learn to be ambassadors for their school, their community and even their country. They learn the realities of travel, the responsibilities and independence of self-governance, the communication skills and leadership skills necessary for teamwork, and the social skills necessary for a variety of circumstances."