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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May 3, 2019 - | North Battleford
Learn about horses, how important they are to us today and especially to people a long time ago. Students will take a wagon ride, visit animals in the barn and tour the Museum.
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December 5, 2018 - December 7, 2018 | North Battleford
Learn about holiday traditions from around the world through activities and crafts.
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With hands-on participation, students create a length of rope for their classroom using a traditional rope making machine.
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Use a hand-crank ice cream freezer to make ice cream and get a sample to taste.
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Hand-churn butter and get a sample to taste.
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Self-guided scavenger hunts for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
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Students tour the Museum at their own pace with the opportunity to spend time in areas that interest them. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone while on a self-guided tour. NOTE: The Heritage Village is open seasonally. Please ask to be sure it will be open for your visit.
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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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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