Self-Guided Visit + Ice Cream Making
Moose Jaw
September 2, 2026 - June 25, 2027
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30, Kindergarten
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$5.50/student (minimum of 10) + GST
Length:
2 hours
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Description
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 students will learn what ice cream is made of and how it was made before electricity was widely available. Students will learn the process of acquiring and processing all the ingredients needed, from milking a cow and separating the cream, to purchasing imported vanilla. Then, using an ice cream maker and human power, they will learn how old fashioned ice cream was made and get a taste. Please note that this program must be booked at least one week in advance.
As a result of this hands-on ice cream making activity, participants will:
- Recognize and appreciate the effort (and science) that goes into producing food, particularly ice cream, in the past and today.
- Explore how food preparation and storage processes have changed overtime and the impact this has had on daily life.
- Understand that pre-electricity, keeping food cold was a challenge, especially in Saskatchewan's hot summers, and how settlers met that need.
- Understand the ingredients that go into ice cream, how the ingredients all come together and the overall process of making ice cream.
- Investigate properties of ice cream and discuss its transformation from liquid to solid inside the ice cream maker.
Additional Program Information
Curriculum Connections
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Social Studies
- DR1.1
- DR2.2
- RW3.2
- RW4.1
- DR5.2
- DR6.1
Science
- MS7.1
Chaperone Ratios
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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 plus GST.
Visiting With Multiple Classes
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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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Please review this information prior to completing your booking.
Museum Manners
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Please review this information with your class prior to attending your program.
Contact Us
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For more information, email moosejaw.ed@wdm.ca or call 306-693-5989.
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.
Note: Chaperones are still required and will be asked to help students with some activities. Your students may not have a chance to explore the whole Museum as part of any one program.
