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Virtual field trip

Genetics and dairy cows

Grade level:
Grade 11 to 12 (Ontario)
Secondary cycle 2 (Quebec)
Fee:
$140
Duration:
60 minutes

Dates offered: November 6, 2024 to February 28, 2025

Max. group size: 30

See how genetics can be applied in real life! By taking part in this program, students learn how dairy farmers can improve the genetic make-up of their herd using modern technologies. Students will understand some of the science that goes into the selection and breeding of dairy cows.

This program is offered virtually via Zoom. We have implemented the following measures to ensure that our virtual programming is safe and secure:

  • Waiting room to prevent uninvited guests from joining the meeting
  • Controls in place to control if and when students can chat and share content
  • End-to-end encryption to ensure proper security
  • Recording of program is not permitted by any party
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A museum staff member in a red shirt and blue jeans, wearing a headset, smiles while demonstrating how to use a blue ear tagging tool. She stands in a barn with black-and-white dairy cows visible in the background, some of which are feeding from stalls.

Curriculum links

Grade 11

Biology

Grade 12

Science — Anatomy and physiology

Grade 12
Biology 3201

Grade 12
Biology 30

Grade 12
Biology — Genetic continuity

Grade 11
Biology — Genetics or genetics processes

Grade 12

Biology — Molecular genetics
Science — Biotechnology

Mathematics, science and technology — Science and technology

Secondary cycle 2

  • Competency 1 — Seeks answer or solutions to scientific or technological problems

Grade 12
Biology

Fees

$140 per session. We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.

Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.

Reservations

Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.

You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

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