A treasure of Saskatchewan history awaits the over 20,000 students who visit a WDM annually as part of a school field trip. There’s no better way to teach Saskatchewan students than to use programs and resources with Saskatchewan inspired connections, links and examples.
Museum Manners | Adult Chaperones
During the First and Second World Wars, Canadians were asked to make do with less to allow more resources to be sent to troops overseas. During the Second World War, to make sure no one used too much of certain foods, people were issued food ration books. This activity sheet explains ration books, how they were used, and gives a recipe for chocolate cake that could be made within the ration limits. This resource is available in English and French below.
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March 5, 2019 - March 22, 2019 | Moose Jaw
May 6, 2019 - May 24, 2019 | North Battleford
January 15, 2019 - February 15, 2019 | Saskatoon
October 15, 2018 - November 2, 2018 | Yorkton
In this hands-on workshop, students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through the practical application of making our homes more energy efficient.
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October 1, 2018 - October 5, 2018 | Saskatoon
May 6, 2019 - May 10, 2019 | Saskatoon
Learn about horses, how important they are to us today and especially to people a long time ago. Students will take a wagon ride, visit animals in the barn and tour the Museum.
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Grade 3-6 students are invited to a FREE half-day field trip that explores AGRICULTURE!
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Work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
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Tour the Museum at your own pace and spend more time in areas that interest your students.
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Go on a wagon or sleigh ride around the Museum grounds with volunteers and their horses.
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Use a hand-crank ice cream freezer to make ice cream and get a sample to taste.
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November 6, 2018 - December 20, 2018 | Saskatoon
Sit in old-fashioned desks and experience the life of a student at a one-room schoolhouse. Students will listen to a story and see a variety of 1910 toys.
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December 3, 2018 - December 14, 2018 | Saskatoon
Students will learn about 1910 settler Christmas traditions through an imaginary shopping trip, a craft, and a tour of a special Christmas exhibit.
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Located on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories and the Homeland of the Métis, the Western Development Museum (WDM) is the largest human history museum in Saskatchewan. With a collection.more....
North Battleford
Saskatoon
Yorkton
Moose Jaw