A treasure of Saskatchewan history awaits the over 20,000 students who visit a WDM annually as part of a school field trip. There’s no better way to teach Saskatchewan students than to use programs and resources with Saskatchewan inspired connections, links and examples.
Museum Manners | Adult Chaperones
During the First and Second World Wars, Canadians were asked to make do with less to allow more resources to be sent to troops overseas. During the Second World War, to make sure no one used too much of certain foods, people were issued food ration books. This activity sheet explains ration books, how they were used, and gives a recipe for chocolate cake that could be made within the ration limits. This resource is available in English and French below.
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March 5, 2019 - March 22, 2019 | Moose Jaw
May 6, 2019 - May 24, 2019 | North Battleford
January 15, 2019 - February 15, 2019 | Saskatoon
October 15, 2018 - November 2, 2018 | Yorkton
In this hands-on workshop, students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through the practical application of making our homes more energy efficient.
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Wheels & Runners is a two-hour teacher-led education program based on the theme: transportation has played important roles in the development of Saskatchewan communities. Students will interact with transportation related artifacts, make a take-home craft, and tour the Museum.
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A teacher-led artifact game of truth or lie with an immigration theme.
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A scripted teacher-led program featuring hands-on interaction with an artifact for every letter of the alphabet.
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January 2, 2019 - April 30, 2019 | Moose Jaw
Our staff will come to your classroom to deliver this program. Through hands-on artifact exploration, and old-fashioned game, and a letter writing and time capsule activity, students will compare how school life has changed from the early 1900s to present day for teachers and students.
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Hand-churn butter and get a sample to taste.
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Students tour the Museum at their own pace with the opportunity to spend more time in areas that interest them. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone while on a self-guided tour.
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May 30, 2018 - | Moose Jaw
Students learn by doing as they try their hand at old-fashioned skills, make crafts and meet Museum volunteers who show them their special skills.
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December 4, 2018 - December 21, 2018 | Moose Jaw
Hear a story about the festive season in pioneer times, see what types of gifts were given, decorate the tree with homemade ornaments, make an old-fashioned craft, then tour Museum galleries.
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Located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis, the Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection.more....
North Battleford
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Moose Jaw