How does the forest adapt to the changing seasons? Imagining themselves as photographers and equipped with cardboard cameras, students explore Mount Royal and "take pictures" of what they find interesting.
The mountain’s Indigenous history has long been either unknown or biased. During the walk, we make several stops to learn about the ties the Indigenous Peoples forged with the mountain and some of the important moments in their history over time. At every stop, students participate in a series of fun and educational activities, taking turns as historians and archaeologists to uncover details about the Indigenous presence from the time of the first occupants of Montreal and Mount Royal (Ontsirà:ke/Hostirà:ken/thequenondah) to the present day. Working in teams, students meet challenges designed to develop their observation, listening, memory and cooperation skills.
Starting point: Smith House, 1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1X2
Level: Elementary Cycle 3, Secondary Cycle 1 (ages 10 to 14)
Duration: Half day (2 h) or full day (4.5 h)
Rates: Half day: $10 per child (minimum $180) Full day: $18 per child (minimum $324)
Pedagogical skills: history and education: societal realities and historical perspectives, the history of Quebec and Canada: characterizing historical periods and interpreting social realities.
Transversal skills: Cooperation, communication and critical judgment.
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