Revitalize This! Urban Geography Tour (Not Available this Fall)
Students become urban planners, studying land use and discovering what makes two distinct neighbourhoods so vital.
Duration
2 Hours
Grade
7-12
Group Size
up to 150
Price
$15/student + HST
Languages
Tours offered in English & French
Tour Info
Revitalize This!
The Urban Geography Tour explores two neighbourhoods with a shared history but different outcomes — Victorian Cabbagetown and Regent Park. On this interactive walk participants discover the forces that shaped the villages, and explore the $1 billion plan that is making Regent Park into a model of social inclusion and sustainability.
HIGHLIGHTS
• In Regent Park, discover street planning, food deserts and components of a healthy neighbourhood
• Get an up-close look at the $1 billion revitalization plan that promises to turn Regent into one of the most important ‘hoods in the world
• Social integration debate: will mixing social classes help Regent Park?
• In Cabbagetown we see an urban farm, debate gentrification, introduce Jane Jacob’s urban planning principles and look at public housing done right
Available in English & French.
**Starts at Riverdale Farm in Cabbagetown. Ends at Parliament & Dundas Street, a few minutes walk into the heart of Cabbagetown which has fast food outlets galore, or students can bring a lunch and eat in Riverdale Park.
Curriculum Connections
Geography – Human Geography: students explore the physical and human geography of Canada and the world
Social Studies – People and Environments: students explore the interrelationship between people and their environment, including the impact of human activity on the natural world
English – Oral Communication: students develop their oral communication skills through a variety of activities, such as storytelling, role-playing, and group presentations.
Science – Sustainability and Stewardship: students explore the interrelationship between humans and the environment and learn about the importance of stewardship.
Geography – Human Geography: students explore the processes and patterns of human settlement, including urbanization, globalization, and sustainable development.
Social Studies – People and Environments: students explore global issues related to sustainability, social justice, and human rights.
English – Oral Communication: students further develop their oral communication skills through activities such as debates, speeches, and media presentations.
Science – Sustainability and Stewardship: students explore global environmental issues related to sustainability, climate change, and biodiversity.
How to Prepare your class, and what to bring on the day of the tour
When teachers book a tour for their class they will receive an information package that will:
-> outline any in-class preparation activities to be done prior to the tour
-> List materials & items that students should bring on the day of the tour
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Testimonials
“Our students enjoyed all aspects of the walk, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would be the reporter-on-the-street activity. We were amazed how they took to it and the courage they demonstrated in approaching the public. The follow up assignments were excellent also. We had them complete the news article as individuals and the advertising assignment in their groups. The rubrics were also well thought out.”
–Alison D, Grade 8 Teacher, Bloordale MS, Etobicoke, ON
“The Art Walk was amazing; my grade 6 students got to walk, climb, draw and photograph Toronto. I look forward to taking this field trip every year.”
