2023-2024 LEVEL I INFORMATION FORM
Level I Excursions are those which take students to familiar settings within the local area for day-time activities which expose students to risks typically encountered in everyday living or while at school and which involve local transportation --either by walking, subway, city bus, school bus, or taxi. Examples of Level I Excursions: trips to museums, local parks, a local store or neighbourhood, a library, an art studio, a concert hall, a theatre, another school, or athletic facility. Parental consent for Level I Excursions is given at the beginning of each school year.
Excursion Name Math CN Tower Trip
Date(s) and Times (And Transportation Details)
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 (2:00-4:00pm)
Students are to meet in the Learning Commons at 2:05pm.
We will take the TTC from Summerhill to Osgoode Station. After taking measurements from various locations downtown, students will be dismissed from Union Station.
Group Involved (and number of students)
9-2 Accelerated Math and 10-1 Standard Math (14+10 = 24 students)
Group Leader and Staff Involved Mr. Matt Shacter (lead), Ms. Noelyn Selvanayagam & Ms. Kate Goodwin
Destination Address Front St., Ripley’s Aquarium & surrounding areas
Activity Description and Educational Rationale
Students will be collecting data using clinometers and mirrors to calculate the height of the CN Tower for an assessment. Students will collect data numerous times and from a few different locations to be able to discuss the validity and reliability of the methods they used. This project gives students an opportunity to apply math to the real world, grapple with uncertainty and error, and practice report writing in math.
Service Provider(s) The York School
Emergency Contact Information Matt Shacter (416) 300-4443
Approximate Cost Per Student $4.70 (Presto youth fare)
$4.80 (cash youth fare)
Students are responsible for bringing their TTC fare to school on the day of the trip.
Special Considerations and What to Bring
- Presto card or cash
- Paper to record measurements
- Water bottle
- Good walking shoes for downtown
- Phone with ‘measure’ app or other clinometer app
- Weather appropriate clothing (check weather for rain/heat)
- Mask (optional)