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
June 3, 2020 - | 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 3, 2019 - December 20, 2019 | Moose Jaw
Hear a story about the festive season in settler times, see what types of gifts were given, decorate the tree with homemade ornaments, make an old-fashioned craft, then tour Museum galleries. This program is available Tuesday - Fridays.
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March 3, 2020 - March 20, 2020 | Moose Jaw
May 11, 2020 - May 29, 2020 | North Battleford
January 22, 2020 - February 14, 2020 | Saskatoon
October 15, 2019 - November 1, 2019 | 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 program that demonstrates how 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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Teachers lead students in an artifact guessing game where points are gained towards the goal of settling a homestead. Allow extra time for a Museum gallery visit.
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January 7, 2020 - April 30, 2020 | 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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Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, hand-churn butter and get a sample to taste.
Students visit 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.
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Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, use a hand-cranked ice cream freezer to make ice cream and get a sample to taste.
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