Region
Edmonton and area
School year/Age
2nd to 6th grade
Language level
French as a First Language
French immersion
French as a Second Language
School subject (primary)
Social studies
School subjects (secondary)
Aboriginal studies
Sciences
Requirements
Please book at least two weeks in advance to ensure a french-speaking facilitator is available.
Availability
We can book up to 3 classes per day. We offer two time slots, 9:30am and 11:45am. Please check our calendar at the time of booking to determine which slot best suits your class.
Number of participants
Maximum of 35 students and 10 adults per class.
Duration
Our programs last approximately one to one and a half hours. Your time at the museum also includes time for lunch, as well as time for independent exploration of our various galleries.
Cost
$250
Description
Natural Survivors
- Grades 2-3
- Approx. 1 hour
Why do beavers have flat tails, why are moose so tall, and why do geese migrate in the spring and fall? How are animals in Alberta able to survive in the unique environments they call home? Alberta is a province of WILD diversity, with six natural regions in addition to its seasonal swings from frigid winters to bountiful summers. Students will explore the Natural History Hall, getting up close to wild creatures and investigating the adapted features that allow them to thrive in Alberta.
Changing Landscapes
- Grades 3-5
- Approx. 1.25 hours
What did this land look like a thousand, ten thousand, or even one million years ago? Alberta boasts many unique landscapes and features. Mountains, rivers, and valleys have formed slowly over time, but have you ever wondered how they came to be?
Using a stream table, students will experiment with the foundational elements of rocks, soil, ice, and water. They will explore the processes of river and lake formation, erosion, and glaciation, observing the changing landscapes of Alberta.
Identity Stories
- Grades 2-6
- Approx. 1.25 hours
How do traditions, abilities, or ways of life shape a person's identity? In this two-part program, students will explore the theme of identity and discover the value of learning from museum objects. During a guided tour of the Human History Hall, students will delve into the stories of individuals and communities, exploring how museums portray these narratives of identity.
Following the tour, students will engage in a hands-on, collaborative activity to uncover symbols of identity through investigation of museum objects. They will answer questions, make observations, sketch, and present their findings, sharing their objects story and the deeper connections material objects have with individual or community identity.
Sustainable Societies: A Resource Game
- Grades 3-5
- Approx. 1.25 hours
How do communities grow? How does the land sustain us? Through an interactive tour in the Human History Hall, students will explore historical examples of how various communities have used, and sometimes misused, the natural resources available to them.
Using these historical lessons, students will be challenged to balance growth and sustainability in our Alberta-themed board game.
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