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
May 29, 2019 - | 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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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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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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Through comparisons, students will explore how school life has changed from the early 1900s to present day for teachers and students.
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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