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
March 3, 2020 - March 20, 2020 | Moose Jaw
May 11, 2020 - May 29, 2020 | North Battleford
January 22, 2020 - February 14, 2020 | Saskatoon
October 19, 2020 - November 6, 2020 | 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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September 3, 2019 - June 20, 2020 | Yorkton
February 25, 2020 - May 1, 2020 | Saskatoon
Wheels and Runners is a two-hour teacher-led education program based on the theme: transportation has played important roles in the development of Saskatchewan communities. Students will interact with transportation related artifacts, make a take-home craft, and tour the Museum.
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November 25, 2019 - December 6, 2019 | Yorkton
Delight in the magic of Christmas as you lead your students on a mystery puzzle search through the Museum galleries, create a festive craft, hop on a wagon ride, and enjoy a snack and treat bag.
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Using an immigration theme, teachers lead students in an artifact guessing game where points are gained towards a goal of settling a homestead. Allow extra time for a Museum gallery tour.
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Self-guided scavenger hunts for chaperoned student groups. Students work together to answer challenging, age-appropriate questions about Saskatchewan heritage.
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May 1, 2020 - June 26, 2020 | Yorkton
Our guides lead students through the indoor exhibits, sharing information and thought-provoking questions. Allow extra time if you would like to add a self-guided visit to the outdoor exhibits.
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Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, work together as a class to create a length of rope for your classroom using a traditional rope making apparatus.
School visit or program admission applies.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, use a hand-crank ice cream freezer to make ice cream and get a sample to taste.
School visit or program admission applies.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, work together to make six hand-dipped beeswax candles to take back to your classroom.
School visit or program admission applies.
Enhance your Museum visit by adding one of our Hands-On Activities. Note that Activities are only available as part of a pre-booked Museum visit or program.
In this Activity, hand-churn butter and get a sample to taste.
School visit or program admission applies.
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