Human-Powered Ice Cream-Making
Saskatoon
September 2, 2026 - June 25, 2027
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$5/student + GST
Length:
Demonstration: 45 minutes. Please allow for additional time to visit the Museum galleries.
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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 a c.1910 ice cream freezer and human power, they will make their own ice cream to taste.
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 over time 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 freezer
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
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 $14 each.
Visiting With Multiple Classes
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It is possible for multiple classes from the same school (up to 60 students) to visit at the same time. 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
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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, contact the WDM Saskatoon at 1-306-931-1910 or saskatoon.ed@wdm.ca.
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.
