Frequently Asked Questions

Grown in Grey meets a number of curriculum expectations in science, phys-ed & health, and social studies. As an example, the following curriculum requirements for Grade five can be met by attending Grown in Grey:

Science: Life Systems: Human Organ Systems

• describe the basic structure and function of the major organs in the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory and nervous systems;
• formulate questions about and identify the needs of humans, and explore possible answers to these questions and ways of meeting these needs;
• investigate some of these answers and solutions, identifying variables that need to be held constant to ensure a fair test and identifying criteria for assessing solutions;
• use appropriate terminology, including correct science and technology terminology, in describing their investigations, explorations and observations
• describe types of nutrients in foods and their function in maintaining a healthy body;
• identify a balanced diet as one containing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre, and water, and design a diet that contains all of these;
• interpret nutritional information to make healthy food choices;
• identify types of industries involved in the processing and preserving of foods;
• identify food sources from which people in various societies obtain nutrients;
• demonstrate awareness that some disorders can be affected by diet.

Science: Earth and Space Systems: Weather

• describe ways in which weather conditions affect the activities of humans and animals;
• explain the importance of weather forecasts for people in certain occupations.

Science: Structures and Mechanisms: Forces Acting on Structures and Mechanisms

• compare the force needed to lift a load manually with the force required to lift the load with a simple machine;
• describe how different mechanisms are designed for a specific purpose or function;
• recognize the advantages and disadvantages of using various mechanisms with respect to the amount of energy they require to move or lift a given load.

Health and Physical Education: Healthy Living

• Explain the purpose and function of calories and the major food nutrients;
• identify critical content information on food labels;
• explain how changes in our bodies sometimes affect our eating habits.

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To come to Grown in Grey, all you must do is register (grade 4 or grade 6 students from split classes are welcome as well) using our simple form. There is a limited number of classes that can be accommodated. All registrations are processed on a first come, first serve basis. Please, also note that all bussing is the responsibility of the school.

The cost is $5.00 per student. There are 3 ways to pay

1) you may pay in advance by sending a cheque to

Grown in Grey
c/o Henry Reinders
77797 11th Line
R.R. #1
Meaford, ON
N4L 1W5

2) You may pay upon arrival at the event. We can only accept cash or cheques (payable to Grown in Grey). We will issue a receipt if needed.

3) An invoice will be issued after the event to you to submit to your office manager for payment to address above. If we do not receive your fees at or before the event, we will email you an invoice. Please submit payment in a timely fashion after the event.

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Each group will be escorted into the arena and the escort will take them to approximately 8 learning stations in the morning and 8 more in the afternoon with several demonstrations during the noon lunch break. The group will receive an eight-minute presentation from a knowledgeable individual at the station. Many have some hands-on content in their presentations. Although there is not enough time for each group to visit every station themselves, some members from each class will see all of them. There may be some extra time before departing for visiting other stations. Our hope is that each class will then share with one another what they saw and learned at Grown in Grey.

A typical itinerary for the event is as follows:

9:30—10:00 Buses arrive; students divided into groups; volunteer escorts take students to bleachers area to drop off lunches and continue on to first learning station

10:00—11:20 Students visit learning stations in 8-minute intervals

11:20—12:20 Students retrieve their lunch on bleachers, eat lunch, participate in active games outside or remain inside if weather is unfavourable, rejoin small group

12:20—1:50 Students visit learning stations in 8-minute intervals

1:50—2:00 Students return to bleachers to gather their belongings

2:00—2:15 Dismissal

Please note that teachers and parent volunteers are responsible for the students during the free time lunch break. The learning stations will not be open for viewing at this time.

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The best way is to talk to your (child's) teacher, and ask if the class can go to the event. Tell the teacher about the Grown in Grey web site. Tell them they can surf to it for further information.

If you would like to volunteer at Grown in Grey, contact Ava van Beusekom at stonekreekfarms@gmail.com or call her at 519-377-9883

Watch for information about an open house offered to the public during the afternoon of the first day of the event.

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If you have a commodity group or belong to an agriculture-based group that you believe should be represented at Grown in Grey, let us know. You can do that by sending us an e-mail or call us

Grown in Grey
Lindsay Coles
colesdalefarms@gmail.com 519-379-7811

If you have any unanswered questions don't hesitate to e-mail us for an answer.

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