Self-Guided Visit + Scavenger Hunt
Yorkton
Grades:
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Kindergarten, PreK
Subjects:
History, Social Studies
Program Cost:
$3.50 per student + GST
Length:
Variable - please allow for at least 1.5 - 2 hours for your visit
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Description
Self-Guided Visits are a wonderful way for learners of all ages to experience the WDM Yorkton. The WDM Yorkton provides curriculum connected scavenger hunts to encourage learning and discovery. Scavenger hunts give direction and extra information for chaperoned student groups to explore the Museum galleries. Students work together to find featured artifacts and answer challenging, age-appropriate and curriculum connected questions about Saskatchewan heritage. Groups can visit all galleries and exhibits at their own pace, spending time at the artifacts that piques their interest.
WDM Yorkton galleries to explore include:
- 100 Years of Saskatchewan History exhibit featuring displays about immigration and settlement in Saskatchewan, leisure activities and a 100 year timeline of Saskatchewan history
- Yorkton Local History exhibit
- Showcase Rooms featuring artifacts from different countries
- In A Prairie Attic: Bladon Family Toys exhibit
Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).
There are four add-on opportunities to further enhance your self-guided visit (additional fees apply):
Ice Cream Making Demonstration
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 DR1.1:
Relate family events and stories of the recent or distant past to the student’s place.
Social Studies DR1.5:
Identify and represent the orientation in space (where) and time (when) of significant places and events in the lives of the students.
Social Studies RW1.2:
Discuss ways in which work may be managed and distributed in families, schools and groups.
Social Studies DR2.1:
Investigate stories of significant events and persons in the local community’s history to describe the contribution of those who lived in the community in earlier times.
Social Studies DR2.3:
Identify physical representations as constructed models of real things.
Social Studies IN3.1:
Analyze daily life in a diversity of communities.
Social Studies RW3.3:
Evaluate the ways in which technologies have impacted daily life.
Social Studies RW4.2:
Investigate the importance of agriculture to the economy and culture of Saskatchewan.
Social Studies RW4.3:
Assess the impact of Saskatchewan resources and technological innovations on the provincial, national and global communities.
Social Studies DR5.3:
Identify the European influence on preconfederation Canadian society.
Social Studies RW5.1:
Explain the importance of sustainable management of the environment to Canada’s future.
Social Studies RW6.1:
Examine and analyze factors that contribute to quality of life, including material and non-material
factors.
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 multiple classes from the same school (up to 60 students) to participate in a self-guided 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
Please review this information prior to completing your booking.
