Hands-on Activity Add-On: Candle Making
Yorkton
Grades:
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Program Cost:
School visit or program admission per student
+ $25 per class + GST
Length:
Demonstration: 45 minutes
Allow for additional time to visit the Museum galleries.
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This program is only available as part of a pre-booked Guided or Self-Guided Visit. Please select your preferred add-on program at time of booking.
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Description
This demonstration is only available as an add-on to a self-guided visit. Grade 3 - 12 students will learn about candle-making and why it was important in the time before electricity. Students will learn the process of making candles by building up layers of beeswax to create the desired size of candle. Students will work together to make six hand-dipped beeswax candles to take back to the classroom.
As a result of this hands-on candle-making activity, participants will:
- Recognize and appreciate the effort (and science) that goes into making candles.
- Understand the importance of candles in the time before electricity
- Explore how the introduction of electricity and changes in technology impacted how people lived and worked over time.
- Understand what materials are required and the processes involved in making a candle.
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
Program Type
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Museum-Led
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WDM staff or volunteers will lead you and your students through set programming.
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.
- Lead and facilitate program activities.
Curriculum Connections
Social Studies RW3.2:
Evaluate the ways in which technologies have impacted daily life.
Social Studies RW4.1:
Analyze the strategies Saskatchewan people have developed to meet the challenges presented by the natural environment.
Social Studies DR5.2:
Assess the impact of the environment on the lives of people living in Canada.
Social Studies DR6.1:
Analyze the impact of the diversity of natural environments on the ways of life in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
How to Book or Inquire
Please contact us for further information at 1-306-783-8361 or yorkton.ed@wdm.ca.
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 $12 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. Both classes may book together, but must indicate the name and contact information of all educators that will be attending on their joint booking.
School Booking and Cancellation Policy
Please review this information prior to completing your booking.
