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
“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
“We had an amazing time on the walk. We learned a great deal and had a lot to talk about when we got back to school! Our guide was amazing! She was really patient, understanding and accommodating with my ESL students. The students said they actually were able to understand her fully and were very grateful that she was so friendly and patient. We also did the activity from the website, which definitely furthered the students understanding of everything we learned. “
