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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS2016–17

NEW My First Museum Visit PRESCHOOL, JK AND SK· 60 MINUTES· Engaging, play-based learning · Belonging and Contributing

Experience the museum through stories, crafts, puppets, and play in our Families Gallery.

Games and Toys Through Time and Across CulturesGRADES K TO 4 · 90 MINUTES· Heritage and Identity· Science and Technology

Investigate toys from our past and from different cultures, discovering their purposes, properties, history, and cultural significance. As a souvenir of your learning experience, make a toy to take home.

Growing Guelph PRESCHOOL TO GRADE 3 90 MINUTES· People and Environments· Heritage and Identity

Discover the human and natural evolution and diversity of Guelph, tracing changes in animal and human populations through the real-life stories of local First Nations, Settler, Victorian-era, and post-Second World War children.

Consider Guelph Civic Museum and McCrae House your community classrooms, where history comes to life in inspiring and enriching ways.

For school groups, our programs are aligned with the Ontario curriculum and inquiry-based learning practice.

For community groups, our programs provide unique, engaging life-long learning opportunities.

YOUR COMMUNITY CLASSROOM

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LUCILE:It’s All the Fashion

ONLY UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2016 GRADE 4 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES · 1890–1914: A Changing Society· History, Identity and Culture· Visual Arts: Exploring Forms and

Cultural Contexts

A woman ahead of her time, Lady Lucy Duff Gordon revolutionized the fashion world, building the first global couture brand. Exploring Lucile’s journey from Guelph to London, Paris, New York City and Chicago, you will learn about cultural shifts and economic implications of the fashion industry. Coincides with the exhibition, Lucile: Fashion. Titanic. Scandal.

Behind These Stone Walls GRADES 1 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES· The Local Community· Heritage and Identity· Communities in Canada· Creating Canada

History, Identity and Culture

Guelph Civic Museum is home to over 40,000 artifacts, 10,000 images, and hundreds of stories about this great city. Put on your historian and curator caps and head behind the scenes into our storage vaults to investigate artifacts and the stories they tell.

Home for the Holidays: Traditions in Guelph

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 29, 2016 TO JANUARY 15, 2017

KINDERGARTEN TO 3 · 90 MINUTES· Making connections:

Heritage and Identity· People and Environment

Experience holiday traditions in Guelph, past and present. Coincides with the exhibition, Home For the Holidays.

Water Above and Water Below: Guelph’s Groundwater System

AVAILABLE JANUARY 27 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

FREE TO CITY OF GUELPH SCHOOLS COURTESY OF WATER WORKS, CITY OF GUELPH. SPACES ARE LIMITED.· Earth and Space Systems — Air and Water

in the Environment

Through gallery exploration and hands-on activities, explore the story of Guelph’s water from the ground up, including how we get water in our homes and how it is made safe to drink. Coincides with the exhibition, A Ripple Effect: Canadians and Fresh Water, on loan from Museum London and supported by Canadian Heritage.

FROM SHIP TO SHORE: The Titanic Through a Local Lens

UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2016 GRADE 6 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES· 1890–1914: A Changing Society· People and Environment: Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community· History, Identity and Culture

Shockwaves from the 1912 disaster in the north Atlantic were felt thousands of kilometres away in Guelph. Examine issues of social class, immigration, global communication, and local connections to this international story. Coincides with the exhibition, Lucile: Fashion. Titanic. Scandal.

Local Government Week

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 11 TO 21, 2016

GRADE 5, 90 MINUTES CITY HALL AND GUELPH CIVIC MUSEUMFREE. SPACES ARE LIMITED. Book at www.eventbrite.ca using keywords Visit City Hall, Guelph· People and Environments:

The role of responsible government

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Meet the Mayor or a City Councillor at City Hall and then visit the Civic Museum to discover more about local government.

Civic Museum Guided Tours 60 MINUTES

Tour our permanent exhibitions with our knowledgeable staff, or take in one of these special exhibitions:

Lucile: Fashion. Titanic. Scandal — until November 13

Ken Danby: Five Decades — November 25, 2016 to January 15, 2017

Home for the Holidays — November 25, 2016 or January 15, 2017

A Ripple Effect: Canadians and Fresh Water — January 28, 2016 to September 10, 2017

To the Gathering Place — beginning June 2017

The First World War RememberedGRADES 1 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES· Heritage and Identity· People and Environments· Canada 1890–1914:

A Changing Society· Canada 1914–1929· World History since 1900

Trace the experience of Canadians during the First World War through exploration of life in the trenches, hands-on study of First World War artifacts and uniforms, and reflection on John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields.

McCrae House Guided Tours 60 MINUTES

Tour our permanent exhibitions, guided by our knowledgeable staff.

IN THE COMMUNITYHistoric Downtown Guelph WalkGRADES 4 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES GUELPH CIVIC MUSEUM AND DOWNTOWN GUELPH· People and Environments / Heritage

and Identity· Canada, 1800–1850· Creating Canada, 1850–1890· Challenge and Change in Society

Take a guided walking tour, discovering where Guelph began, how the city has grown and changed, and who contributed to the formation of the city.

Tales Among the TombstonesGRADES 4 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK· People and Environments· Heritage and Identity· Canada 1800–1850· Canada 1850–1890· History Identity Culture

Uncover a wealth of information through the fascinating stories of those interred at Guelph’s historic Woodlawn Memorial Park. This guided walking tour and field study includes examination of symbolism, epitaphs and burial practices, along with a hands-on graphing or gravestone rubbing activity.

John McCrae: Doctor, Soldier, Poet GRADES 5 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES· Heritage and Identity· People and Environments· Canada: 1890–1914· A Changing Society· Canada 1914–1929· Canadian History

since World War One· History, Identity and Culture· World History since 1900

Investigate the life of John McCrae by experimenting with basic surgical techniques, exploring the kit of a First World War soldier, and writing prose relating to the Great War.

Christmas in the Trenches AVAILABLE NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

GRADES 5 TO 12 · 90 MINUTES· People and Environments· 1890–1914: A Changing Society· Canadian History

since World War One· History, Identity and Culture

Examine the life of a soldier in First World War trenches during the Christmas season through hands-on artifact study, a Letters From the Front activity, and trench art-making.

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Canada at War: The Guelph-Wellington Experience

AVAILABLE THURSDAY, MAY 18 $8 PER STUDENT

GRADES 7, 8 AND 10 FULL DAY, 9:30 AM TO 2:30 PM GUELPH ARMOURY, WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES AND MCCRAE HOUSE · Canada 1800–1850: Conflict and

Challenges· 1890–1914: A Changing Society /

Canadian History Since World Wars

During this unforgettable day-long exploration of Canadian military history, visit three sites to witness demonstrations, participate in hands-on experiences and meet with veterans, re-enactors, active soldiers and military experts. Learn about Aboriginal warrior societies, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, First and Second World Wars and more recent military engagements.

Val Harrison

During the more than 20 years that I’ve worked at

Guelph Museums, I’ve never had a day when there wasn’t something interesting, fun, or inspiring to do. I still get a thrill from seeing our visitors have those “aha” moments, when they really connect with an artifact, activity, or exhibition. I learned the art of storytelling and love of history from my grandmother, who told me colourful tales about my family’s past when I was a child, and I’ve never lost that appetite for a good story. I like to think that’s one of the things we do best at the museum: bring Guelph’s stories to life in innovative, thought-provoking and creative ways!

Ken Irvine

I’m lucky — my job allows me to combine my interest

in local history with my love of teaching. What could be better? I have a Bachelor of Art in Canadian History and a Bachelor of Science in Education. I’ve lived in Guelph most of my life, so I take special pride in presenting our local history to the public. When I’m not at work, my two daughters keep me pretty busy, and I still find time to volunteer for the Guelph Historical Society and at the Fergus Scottish Festival (I’ve even been known to don a kilt from time to time).

Lisette Weber

During childhood vacations, I first experienced the

roar of cannons at historic forts and glimpsed into the past at heritage homes. Now my passion for history is my career. With an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Waterloo and a postgraduate certificate in Culture and Heritage Site Management from Centennial College, I have worked in educational programming at three museums. My favourite experience is seeing someone get excited learning about the past.

Shir Dror

I am a student at the University of Guelph in the

Public Management undergraduate program. As a Guelph newcomer, working in the museum is an opportunity for me to share my passion for civic engagement, as well as become involved in the local community. Whether I am at school or in the museum, I continuously discover new and interesting things that I love to share with the community.

Micheal Matchett

The best thing about working for Guelph

Museums is the questions. Every day I get to help visitors find the answers they seek and, quite often, investigate questions they didn’t even think about until walking through our doors. I grew up in Guelph, and after finishing my Bachelor of History and Bachelor of Education programs, I taught History and English in the United Kingdom. Following this rewarding experience, I returned to Canada and joined Guelph Museums. As an educator, I love how our excellent collection of artifacts provides our visitors with a hands-on learning experience that is sometimes lacking or just not possible in the traditional classroom environment.

Anna Patterson

I have been passionate about museums since I was

a child — dragging my parents to every museum, historic site, and fort I could while on family vacations. I now have a BA in History and Theatre Studies from the University of Guelph and a post-graduate diploma in Museum Management and Curatorship so that I can help share the history and stories that have always thrilled me. If I get to dress up and get into character sometimes, that’s a bonus!

MEET OUR EDUCATION TEAM

[email protected]

Invite Museum educators into your school for exciting presentations on:

· The History of Guelph

· The First World War

· The Life and Times of John McCrae

· Two Guelph Soldiers in the Great War

$40 per hour plus HST Plus mileage if outside of Guelph.

CLASSROOM VISITS

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To book your program contact [email protected] 519-836-1221 The price is $5 per participant, per program unless otherwise noted; or $7.50 per participant for two programs on the same day. There is a $40 minimum fee. Self-guided exploration of the Museum before or after the program is included in the fee. Liability insurance fees may apply

Payment by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, debit, cash, or cheque payable to Guelph Museums is required in advance.

Cancellation of a booked program must be received two business days in advance or a charge of $40 will be assessed.

For groups of children, teachers and adult chaperones are admitted free. We require one adult chaperone for every six children. Due to space limitations at McCrae House, there is a limit of 30 people (total participants and chaperones) per program at that site.

Programs are available during regular museum hours, as well as during evenings and weekends.

BOOKING TERMS

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