Free Virtual Opportunities
Looking for a virtual option? Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum have something for you! Make use of one of our asynchronous virtual program offerings, available free-of-charge to educators for 30 days.
These are great companions to our traditional education programs or can supplement teacher led activities.
For information and/or to book:
E-mail [email protected] or call 519-264-2420, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please include the grade level and number of students in your class, your programming requests, and contact information (please provide a Gmail or Gmail linked e-mail address).
1) Great Lakes Virtual Field Trip – The Huron-Erie Corridor (Grades 8 – 10)
Sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
The Huron-Erie Corridor Virtual Field Trip aims to increase awareness of the role the Great Lakes have in our everyday lives. The Virtual Field Trip introduces students to the Huron-Erie Corridor portion of the Great Lakes shoreline. The online learning tool, includes an interactive ‘clickable’ Google Slide presentation filled with local content. The program shares an Indigenous view of water and a western science observation of the ‘Great Problems’ faced by the Great Lakes.
Local history, geography, human actions, and Water Protectors assist in telling the story of ‘Our Water!’
2) Floods – Why do they happen?
A presentation created for elementary school aged students, based on the Thames River Flood Events of February 2018, with a focus on the community of Thamesville in Chatham-Kent.
3) River and Creek Safety Video (Grade 2 – 3)
Being safe around water is everyone’s job! This half hour video outlines the dangers of water and ice, especially during spring melt conditions, and things students can do to make sure they stay safe.
4) Biodiversity and You!
Sponsored by Union Gas
What is biodiversity? Learn about the value of diverse lifeforms and how losing them impacts the environment and us.
5) Fireside Chat
In this video (20:35), former Community Educator – Carlyn, and two other Anishinaabe youth discuss different teachings, Wampum Belts, treaties, the Medicine Wheel, respect, and relationships. Includes a smudging and Anishinaabe prayers.
6) Plant Matters: Heritage Uses and Properties of Some Carolinian Tree Species
This video (11:08) shares information about the heritage uses and properties of some of the Carolinian tree species found in this part of Turtle Island, known geographically as Southwestern Ontario.
7) Structures of Our Longhouse Village
This Q and A style video (11:57) addresses some of the must commonly asked questions about the structures included in our replica longhouse village. Structures discussed include the palisade, longhouse, and drying racks.
8) The Legend of Sky Woman: One telling of the Haudenosaunee Creation Story
Written and performed by Derekica Snake, this audio presentation (17:16) is supported by drawings portraying the legend of Sky Woman, the Haudenosaunee Creation Story.
9) ‘Learn with Ranger Em’ Tours Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum
Join Ranger Em on a mini-tour of Ska-Nah-Doht Village and learn about the Village and museum. This video (24:00) was produced by Rogers TV London.
