Ecoquest is a unique ecological, outdoor adventure program for
grade eight students in the SPSD that provides active and challenging
learning experiences. With Saskatchewan's diverse landscape as
the classroom, Ecoquest students participate in field studies
that bring the curriculum to life through exciting experiences
and first hand exploration. The students, who come from all over
Saskatoon, work cooperatively and form a close community as they
share exciting experiences and develop a deeper understanding
and appreciation of environmental and social issues.
Through hands-on experiential and captivating projects in the
outdoors, Ecoquest students develop
intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually while also enhancing their
self-esteem and citizenship skills. This program's relevant and
engaging experiential learning helps students to truly understand
and critically evaluate real community issues that affect us all
individually, provincially and globally as Canadians.
Instructional
field studies range in scope from day trips in and around Saskatoon
to major extended expeditions. Time is also
spent in the classroom responding to and analyzing the out-of-school
experiences and the data collected. All the required academic
subjects are integrated into Ecoquest's three major themes - A
Sense of Place, A Sense of Time and A Sense of Quality -
which provide a meaningful and unifying framework for student
learning.
Ecoquest is an exceptional opportunity for grade
eight students who are looking for a new academic challenge -
complete with great adventure, new friends and active learning!
