Taking the Pulse of the Fraser - Fraser River Discovery Centre
Taking the Pulse of the Fraser
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation.
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per class | Fee per student
- British Columbia Location
- BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 75 (Mission)
- Age/Grade Level:
- 6, 7, 8, 9
- Curriculum Connected:
- Yes, contact the organization directly
- Subjects:
- Science
- Topics:
- Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change
Follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation.
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- Field trip (indoor)
- Format:
- In-person
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
Students follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation. During this 1.5 hour workshop students observe and become curious about the Fraser River, do background research, construct hypotheses, test their hypotheses by doing experiments, analyze their data, draw a conclusion, and report their results.
Grades: 6-9 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Take a sample of the Fraser River and make observations.
Conduct background research, using the exhibits as sources, and share with the other groups.
Construct a hypothesis about salmon survivability in the Fraser based on turbidity and pH levels.
Follow scientific protocol and test the turbidity and the pH level of the Fraser River sample.
Compare results to the hypothesis.
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
Students follow each step of the scientific method to conduct a water quality investigation. During this 1.5 hour workshop students observe and become curious about the Fraser River, do background research, construct hypotheses, test their hypotheses by doing experiments, analyze their data, draw a conclusion, and report their results.
Grades: 6-9 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Take a sample of the Fraser River and make observations.
Conduct background research, using the exhibits as sources, and share with the other groups.
Construct a hypothesis about salmon survivability in the Fraser based on turbidity and pH levels.
Follow scientific protocol and test the turbidity and the pH level of the Fraser River sample.
Compare results to the hypothesis.
More Info & How to Register
Visit our website for more information about education programs: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/education-programs-fraser-river-discovery-centre/
Pre-registration and payment is required at least three weeks in advance. Contact programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org for questions.
Last Updated: September 02, 2025