Kensington Market Scavenger Hunt
Students explore the eclectic market with two scavenger hunts about diversity and financial literacy.
Duration
2 Hours
Grade
4-8
Group Size
up to 150
Price
$12/student + HST
Languages
Tours offered in English & French
Tour Info
This two-part Scavenger Hunt explores key curriculum points on immigration, cultural diversity and financial literacy, and is especially aimed at Grades 6-8, but can work for higher or lower grades too. Students discover various primary sources in the market to complete our two-part tour. Part One is an Immigration Scavenger Hunt. Part Two is Budget Challenge, also in a Scavenger Hunt format, which asks “families” from two different income brackets to shop for the same meal.
NOTE: this is not a guided walk, but a Scavenger Hunt created by us and facilitated by our guide. To complete these two activities, students will work independently in groups of 4-6, with one guide per class. If you would like to bring additional supervisors or parent volunteers, they are free of charge.
Available in English & French.
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies:
· Cultural Diversity and Indigenous Peoples: Grades 4-8
· Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community: Grades 4-8
· Canada’s Communities Past and Present: Grades 4-6
· Canada’s Government and Citizenship: Grades 5-8
Mathematics:
· Financial Literacy: Grades 4-8
Language:
· Oral Communication: Grades 4-8
· Reading and Viewing: Grades 4-8
· Writing: Grades 4-8
Critical Thinking:
· Inquiry and Problem Solving: Grades 4-8
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
“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.”
–Andrea C, Grade 7 Teacher, Toronto District Catholic School Board
“The guides were knowledgeable, the content was engaging, and the activities were relevant. My students loved it! The tour was a great way for my students to learn more about the media industry while exploring various types of media found in an urban setting.”
