My First Visit to the Museum
Preschool to Grade 2
Social Studies, Language, Science and Technology, The Arts
Perfect for Grade 1 Social Studies
Introduce your students to the world of the Thunder Bay Museum and discover the meaning of the words “museum”, “gallery”, “exhibit”, “artifact” and more. Practice museum etiquette, touch and feel items in our collection, enjoy a hands-on activity created especially for new museum-goers, and receive an official Museum certificate for each student upon completion of the program.
Ojibway Stories (1600 to 1950)
Preschool to Grade 2
Social Studies, Language, Science and Technology, The Arts
A great program for Grade 2 Social Studies – Traditions and Celebrations!
Do you know how Chipmunk got his stripes? Or why Porcupine has quills? Sit around the wigwam and listen to animal legends as we explore the oral tradition of storytelling. Then, make your very own animal puppet and join in a singsong with the hand drum. A fun & interactive program!
Amy’s Story (1914-1934)
Grade 1 to Grade 3
Social Studies, Language, Science and Technology, Health and Physical Education, The Arts
Excellent for Grade 1 Social Studies
Amy was a young girl who lived in the east end of Fort William. Discover how family life, playtime, and jobs in our community at the beginning of the 20th century were different from today and design your own character to take home. Would you have liked to grow up in Amy’s time?
Early Settler Children (1860-1900)
Grade 1 to Grade 3
Social Studies, Language, Science and Technology, Health and Physical Education, The Arts
The perfect program for your Grade 3 Early Settlements unit
What were children like in pioneer times and what did they do? Take an interactive look at past toys, games, schooling, and chores. Make a fun optical illusion thaumatrope toy to take home, too.
Land of the Sleeping Giant (1600 to 1950)
Grade 1 to Grade 6
Social Studies, Language Arts, The Arts
The region’s unique land formations have always been awe inspiring, but do you know the legends about how they came to be? Discover the stories of the Sleeping Giant, Kakabeka Falls, and more as we continue the oral tradition of the people who lived in the area many years ago, and participate in related activities.
The Ojibway (1600-1950)
Grade 3 to Grade 12
Social Studies, History, The Arts
Perfect for Grades 3 and 6 Social Studies
This program explores the history of the clothing, tools, food, shelter, and transportation of the Ojibway. Students will gain a better understanding of the region’s earlier inhabitants and of the European influence leading to, during, and after the Fur Trade.
Can You Dig It? (10,000 B.P. to 1650)
Grade 4 to Grade 10
Social Studies, History, Science and Technology
A great program for Grade 5 Social Studies – Early Civilizations
This program is best for groups with fewer than 25 students
Enhance your Early Civilizations unit as we take a hands-on look at the Museum’s pre-history collection. Try some archaeology for yourself to learn about the process of uncovering and classifying artifacts. You never know what you’ll discover!
We Remember (World Wars I and II)
Grade 4 to Grade 12
Social Studies, History
Excellent program to bring local flavour to Grade 10 History
Preparing your class for Remembrance Day? Whether it is prior to Remembrance Day, November the 11th itself, or during your history units, join us at the Museum. Our hands-on activity featuring our collection of artifacts from World War I and World War II will be sure to spark the interest of your students.
Immigrants to the Lakehead (1880-1900)
Grade 7 to Grade 12 & Adult ESL Classes
Social Studies, History, Language
A great program for Grade 8 History – Canada: A Changing Society
Thunder Bay has a rich multicultural heritage. Learn what brought immigrants to Northwestern Ontario, view artifacts brought to the area from other countries, and examine mystery boxes filled with documents, photographs and artifacts to find clues about the owners: who were they? And why did they stay in the Lakehead?
1920s to 1930s
Grade 7 to Grade 12
History, The Arts
Perfect for Grade 10 Canadian and World Studies classes
What faces, places and events were happening in the region during the 20s and 30s? See what the Lakehead looked like after the turn of the 20th century and learn about how the area was affected by the Great Depression. Get a glimpse of a locally produced silent film too!!!
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