Outreach Programs - Despite our move, we will meet the challenge and be continuing to offer this great program!  Call the Museum School or e-mail for more information, 519-926-0206 or info@museumschool.ca

Canadiana Challenge

About the Program:

Developed by a team of retired teachers,this jeopardy-style trivia game has won an award from the Ontario Museums Association for programming excellence.  Participants are grade 7 and 8 students who are challenged to demonstrate their knowledge about Canada, its history, current events, environment, and much more.  Schools choose eight students to participate at the school level.  The winning student from each school competes in the finals held at the Museum School on the first Monday of Education Week. 

Curriculum Links:

Grades 7 and 8: Language, History and Geography, The Arts, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Health and Physical Education

Coming in 2012 - French Immersion schools will be able to participate in our new French version!

Edu-Kits

About the Program:

Teachers will benefit from using Edu-Kits in their classroom to supplement or enhance Museum School programs.  Kits are filled with interesting research, hands-on materials, activity ideas, and helpful resources.

Early School Kit contains: model log school, slates and slate pencils, information and books related to early schools, and activity suggestions.

Writing Kit contains: slates and slate pencils, quill and straight pens, ink, and writing guide. 

Curriculum Links: 

Grade 3: Social Studies – Early Settlements in Upper Canada
Grade 4: Social Studies – Medieval Times
Grade 5: Social Studies – Early Civilizations
Grade 7: History – New France
Grade 8: History – Canada a Changing Society