Wheels and Runners
Yorkton
September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026
Grades:
Grade 2, Grade 3
Subjects:
Social Studies
Program Cost:
$4.50/student + GST
Length:
2 hours
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Description
The Wheels and Runners program offers students an educational and engaging way to learn about the influence of the natural environment on Saskatchewan's communities and their methods of transportation.
This is a Museum-led, in-Museum program supported by chaperones. The program takes two hours to complete and has four components.
The first component is a Travel in Saskatchewan discussion that the whole class participates in together. A script with accompanying images and hands-on artifacts enables Museum staff to introduce three environments in Saskatchewan and how they influence modes of transportation.
The class is then divided into three groups with each taking a turn participating in the next three components of the program:
- Design Your Own Transportation - This component invites students to apply the information gained in the Travel in Saskatchewan discussion to create a mode of transportation to suit one of the three environments.
- Artifact Quest - Takes students on a mission to find transportation-related artifacts throughout the Museum galleries using cardinal directions and map reading skills.
- Wheels and Runners Bingo - Challenges students to review the terms and concepts covered in the Travel in Saskatchewan discussion in a fun and familiar way.
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 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 DR2.2:
Analyze the influence of the natural environment on the local community.
Social Studies DR3.1:
Use various model representations of the Earth.
Social Studies DR3.2:
Assess the degree to which the geography and related environmental and climatic factors influence ways of living on and with the land.
Download full curriculum connections and program goals (PDF)
How to Book or Inquire
For more information, contact us at yorkton.ed@wdm.ca or 306-783-8361.
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 NOT possible for two classes from the same school to participate in this program concurrently. Teachers may consider planning a visit at the same time as another class participating in a self-guided visit. Each class must book separately, but indicate their intention to visit together on their respective booking.
