Revitalize This! Urban Geography Tour (Currently Unavailable)
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
“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.”
