Boomtown Shopping
Saskatoon
September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026
Grades:
Grade 3, Grade 4
Subjects:
Social Studies
Program Cost:
$5 per student + GST
Length:
1.5 hours
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Description
During this program students learn about life in the early part of the 20th century by participating in a "make-believe" shopping trip to four stores in the Boomtown 1910 exhibit.
Before the shopping trip, Museum staff will lead students in a discussion comparing the wants and needs of today to those of Saskatchewan people in 1910. Students will create a budget and visit four shops on Boomtown Street staffed with volunteer shopkeepers where they can "purchase" items to meet their needs and wants. After shopping the group will visit the bank building together to learn about the role of banks when saving money for large purchases.
To conclude, Museum Staff will lead a discussion comparing how their experience shopping would differ from that of a member of a First Nation community living under the constraints of the pass system.
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
Program Type
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Teacher-Led
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Teachers will lead the program using scripts or other information provided by the Museum. Museum staff will not guide you and your students.
Museum staff or volunteers will:
- Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
- Ensure that all required materials are ready.
- Will review the program with teachers before the start so that teachers are comfortable delivering the program.
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies IN3.1
Analyze daily life in a diversity of communities.
Social Studies IN3.2
Analyze the cultures and traditions in communities studied.
Social Studies IN3.3
Illustrate examples of interdependence of communities.
Math N3.1
Demonstrate understanding of whole numbers to 1000
How to Book or Inquire
If you have questions, please contact us at saskatoon.ed@wdm.ca or 1-306-931-1910.
Chaperone Ratios: Groups are expected to provide chaperones (including teachers) at a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students. These chaperones are admitted free of charge. Support staff and chaperones for students with significant needs are allowed at a 1:1 ratio at no charge.
Admission for additional adults beyond the required number is $14 each.
Visiting with multiple classes: It is possible for two classes from the same school (up to 60 students) to participate in this program back to back. One class will participate in the program led by Museum staff while the other class has a chaperone supervised visit within the Museum galleries and then the classes will switch.
School Booking and Cancellation Policy
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