2023-2024 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM Level I Excursions are those which take students to familiar settings within the local area for day time activities which expose students to risks typically encountered in everyday living or while at school and which involve local transportation either by walking, subway, city bus, school bus, or taxi. Examples of Level I Excursions: trips to museums, local parks, a local store or neighbourhood, a library, an art studio, a concert hall, a theatre, another school, or athletic facility. Parental consent for Level I Excursions is given at the beginning of each school year. Excursion Name
Grade 4 Trip to Ontario Science Centre – Light & Sound (meet on Level 2 / Studio Area) includes Science Centre Exhibits
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 Depart School: 10:00 am Workshop: 1:00 pm Depart Science Centre: 2:30 pm and return to school for the regular 3:15 pm dismissal
Group Involved (number of students)
4A & 4B (Approximately 44 students, 4 teachers)
Group Leader and Staff Involved
Mary Hudson, Suzanne MacMaster, Elvy Tseng, one other York School faculty member.
Destination Address
Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M3C 1T3
Activity Description and Educational Rationale
The students will be participating in activities related to their current and upcoming units of inquiry. Light and Sound: Investigate the principles of light and sound energy. Make sound with fire, energize a light bulb with your body and let us steal your shadow! Explore how light and sound behave through engaging demonstrations on pitch, frequency, reflection, absorption and vibration.
Service Provider(s)
Ontario Science Centre; Stock Transportation
Emergency Contact Information
Ontario Science Centre (416) 696-1000 The York School: 416-926-1325 Mary Hudson: mhudson@yorkschool.com Suzanne MacMaster: smacmaster@yorkschool.com Elvy Tseng: etseng@yorkschool.com
Approximate Cost Per Student
$25.00 - $35.00 Cost includes: Workshop ticket price and transportation Costs will be levied to student accounts after the excursion.