Museum Days
North Battleford
June 2, 2027 - June 3, 2027
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Kindergarten
Subjects:
Arts Education, Science, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$4.50 per student + GST
Length:
2-4 hours
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Description
Museum Days will bring the WDM North Battleford alive with demonstrations, interpretations, displays and activities. In groups led by their teacher or a chaperone, students learn by doing as they try their hand at heritage skills under the direction of WDM staff and volunteers. Students can experience butter
churning and ice cream making, learn to write with a nib pen and ink, make rope and more. They will meet Museum volunteers who will demonstrate their knowledge and skills of Saskatchewan's past. Visit the schoolhouse where students can compare expectations from 1920 to today and the McLaren Family
Farmhouse where our volunteers will be baking in a wood-fired oven.
Other Museum Days activities include:
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- 1920s fire truck rides
- Visit the seed exploration station
While taking part in Museum Days activities, students can explore the outdoor and indoor exhibits. The Heritage Farm and Village represents what a small town may have looked like in 1920s Saskatchewan. Students will marvel at the massive steam engines, stand in the shadow of an iconic grain elevator and feel the neighbourly connection of a small town main street from the era. Inside the Museum galleries, they'll see gleaming vehicles and artifacts representative of 1920s life. They can explore the 100 Years of Saskatchewan History exhibit where they can go inside a mining display to learn about Saskatchewan's incredible natural resources.
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
Additional Program Information
Curriculum Connections
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Social Studies- INK.1, RWK.1
- IN1.2, DR1.1, DR1.3, RW1.1, RW1.2
- IN2.1, IN2.2, DR2.1, RW2.1
- IN3.1, IN3.2, DR3.2, RW3.1, RW3.3
- IN4.2, IN4.3, DR4.1, DR4.2, RW4.1, RW4.2
- DR5.2
Physical Education- PE1.5
- PE2.5
- PE3.5
- PE4.4
- PE5.4
Science- LS2.1
- WE5.1, WE5.2, WE5.3, MC5.1, MC5.2
- FL6.1, FL6.2, EL6.2, SS6.1, SS6.2
English Language Arts- CR5.1, AR5.1
- CR6.5, CC6.5
Treaty Education- SIK2
- HCK.3
Arts Education
- CHK.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.
Visiting With Multiple Classes
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It is possible for two classes from the same school to participate in this program together. 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 us at 1-306-445-8033 or nbattleford.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.
