Museums
School
Programs
2015-16
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The Museums of Mississauga bring heritage to life by visually narrating
the early settler experience and life in the nineteenth century through to
the modern era. Education Programs at the Museums offer students a
unique opportunity to experience our collectively shared living heritage.
Learn, Feel, Celebrate, Share
The Museums of Mississauga offer a wide range of learning opportunities
that engage students of all ages. Through historical artifacts, hands on
activities, stories and interactive presentations, the museum’s education
programs help students immerse themselves into historical experiences
that celebrate Canada’s cultural heritage.
All programs link to the Ontario Curriculum and add an experiential
element that enhances learning.
Program Information
• All programs are 2 hours in length;
• Two programs can be combined for a full day at the Museum;
• Ask about our free busing for Mississauga schools sponsored
by the Friends of the Museums.
Booking Information
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Please call 905-615-4860 ext. 2110 to book a program;
No charge for up to six teachers/volunteers per program;
$50 deposit per trip is required;
Per student fees do not include HST.
Attention Girl Guide & Scout Leaders
The Museums of Mississauga also offer badge programs in a variety of
memorable experiences. Check out our website for further information.
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Year-Round Programs
Simple Machines
Simple machines have been used for thousands of years and were
extremely useful to pioneers. In this program students will discover
how levers, pulleys, inclined planes and screws made every day pioneer
tasks easier. Participants race around the Bradley museum grounds
to complete a series of hands on activities using simple machines.
Grade 4 students will also explore compound machines and gears.
Grade
2 and 4
Subject: Science and Technology
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Understanding
Structures and Mechanisms
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Bradley Museum
Availability
Year-Round
Fee
$5.10 per student
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: Simple machines simplify
a difficult task, making it easier to
perform.
“The program was
tremendous & extremely
rewarding for the kids.”
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Year-Round Programs
Early Settler Experience
Travel back in time and explore the daily life and customs of the Bradley
family in 19th century Canada. This program will allow students to roll
up their sleeves in the home & kitchen. Choose two additional activities:
Quilting Bee, Fire and Light, Building a log cabin, Pioneer Dress Up,
The ‘Green’ Bradleys, Mississauga People of the Credit.
Curriculum Connections
Subject: Social Studies (gr. 1 & 3)
Curriculum Strand: Heritage &
Identity (gr. 1 & 3); Relationships,
Rules & Responsibilities (gr. 1);
Communities in Canada (gr. 3)
Big Ideas: 19th century Canadian
communities influence the way we
live today. Social and economic
factors they faced played a major
part in their everyday lives.
Grade
1 and 3
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Bradley Museum
Availability
Year-Round
Fee
$5.10 per student
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Year-Round Programs
Daily Life in the
Early 20th Century
How have significant events and developments in Canadian history
between 1890 and 1914 changed the Mississauga community? In this
program students will explore Benares House and learn about the lives
of the Harris family and their staff as they tour the house, play a game
and make a recipe using rations.
Grade
8
Subject: History (gr. 8)
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Canada
a Changing Society (gr. 8)
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Benares Historic
House
Availability
Year-Round
Fee
$5.10 per student
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: Social and technological
changes in the early 20th century
have had a lasting impact on Canada.
“A Wonderful field trip
that takes you back
to pioneer times, very
informative and fun.”
Year-Round Programs
Lest We Forget – World War I
In this hands-on experience, students learn about Canada on the
homefront and war front during World War I. They will explore Benares
Historic House and the Harris family through letters and stories describing
how deeply they were impacted by the war.
Curriculum Connections
Subject: Social Studies; History;
Geography
Curriculum Strand: Heritage and
Identity (gr. 1 & 2); People and
Environments (gr. 6); History (gr. 8)
Big Ideas: Significance, continuity
and change.
Grade
K to 12
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Benares Historic
House
Availability
Year-Round
Fee
$5.10 per student
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Seasonal Programs
Halloween at Benares
Students experience an authentic 1918 Halloween as they tour the
decorated house and play games. Activities include preparing a
traditional treat and creating Halloween decorations.
Grade
K to 12
Subject: Social Studies
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Heritage and
Identity; Tradition & Celebrations
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Benares Historic
House
Availability
October
Fee
$6.00 per student
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: The traditions that we
celebrate today have developed
over the generations.
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Seasonal Programs
Settler Celebrations
Where did Christmas holiday traditions come from? In this program
students explore the traditions and customs of either an 1830 or a 1918
Christmas as they tour a decorated house, bake a traditional treat and
create a seasonal craft.
Grade
K to 12
Subject: Social Studies
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Heritage and
Identity; Tradition & Celebrations
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Benares Historic
House or Bradley
Museum
Availability
November/
December
Fee
$6.00 per student
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: The traditions that we
celebrate today have developed
over the generations.
Winter
Celebrations
The winter holidays are celebrated in different ways around the world.
In this program students explore the wintertime traditions and customs
of cultures from around the world while making a treat, hearing a story,
creating a craft, playing a game as well as touring the decorated house.
Grade
K to 12
Subject: Social Studies
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Heritage and
Identity; Tradition & Celebrations
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Benares Historic
House
Availability
November/
December
Fee
$6.00 per student
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: The traditions that we
celebrate today have developed
over the generations.
Seasonal Programs
Maple Sap to Syrup
How is maple syrup made? In this program students discover the magic
of maple trees as they explore the process of making maple syrup from
start to finish. They will compare syrup making methods, taste maple
treats and make a maple craft.
Curriculum Connections
Subject: Science & Technology,
Social Studies
Curriculum Strand: Change and
Continuity, Energy and Matter,
Local Community, Community
Traditions, First Nations and
Europeans, Canada Past and Present
Big Ideas: Natural features influence
land use and meet the needs of
the people, traditions we celebrate
have developed over generations,
interactions between people.
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Grade
K to 12
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Bradley Museum
Availability
Late February –
Early April
Fee
$6.00 per student
Seasonal Programs
Play Day Fun
Students learn the importance of imagination and cooperation as they
play fun traditional games from the 1800-1900’s. Team work will be the
key to success as they learn the process of churning homemade ice
cream and enjoy handmade toys.
Curriculum Connections
Subject: Social Studies
Curriculum Strand: Heritage
and Identity
Big Ideas: The heritage traditions
that we celebrate today have
developed over generations.
“A great experience,
the children’s attention
was held and they
were interested.”
Grade
K to 12
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Bradley Museum
and Benares
Historic House
Availability
May/June
Fee
$6.00 per student
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Programmes en français
Expérience des
premiers colons
Les élèves exploreront la vie quotidienne et les coutumes d’une famille
de colons des années 1800 à l’aide d’une série d’activités pratiques
interactives. Les activités principales présenteront la famille Bradley
sa maison et sa cuisine. Lors de votre visite, vous pourrez choisir
deux activités additionnelles. Les choix d’activités additionnelles sont
notamment : la corvée de piquage de courtepointe, le feu et la lumière, la
construction d’une cabane en bois rond, s’habiller à la manière des colons,
les Green Bradley, la première nation des Mississaugas de New Credit.
Liens avec le programme
Matière : études sociales (gr. 1 et 3)
Domaine du programme :
Patrimoine et identité (gr. 1 et 3);
Relations, règles et responsabilités
(gr. 1); Collectivités du Canada (gr. 3)
Grandes idées : Les différentes
collectivités du début des années
1900 influent sur la manière dont
nous vivons aujourd’hui. Les défis
sociaux et environnementaux
occupaient une grande partie de
la vie des collectivités canadiennes
du début du 19e siècle.
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Année
1 et 3
Programme
de la
matinée
Réservez
à partir de
8 h 30
Programme
de l’aprèsmidi
Réservez
à partir de
12 h
Durée
2 heures
Taille du
groupe
75 maximum
Endroit
Bradley Museum
Disponibilité
Toute l’année
Droit
5,10 $ par étudiant
Programmes en français
Souvenons-nous
Première Guerre mondiale
Les élèves apprendront à connaître l’expérience canadienne au front et à la
guerre en explorant la maison, les lettres et les histoires de la famille Harris
qui ont subi les graves répercussions de la Première Guerre mondiale.
Liens avec le programme
Année
K – 12
Matière : études sociales; histoire;
géographie
Programme
de la
matinée
Réservez
à partir de
8 h 30
Domaine du programme :
Patrimoine et identité (gr. 1 et 2);
Peuples et environnement (gr. 6);
Histoire (gr. 8)
Programme
de l’aprèsmidi
Réservez
à partir de
12 h
Durée
2 heures
Taille du
groupe
75 maximum
Endroit
Maison Historique
Benares
Disponibilité
Toute l’année
Droit
5,10 $ par étudiant
Grandes idées : L’importance,
la continuité et le changement.
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Programmes en français
De la sève au sirop d’érable
Les élèves découvriront et apprendront à connaître la magie des érables
alors qu’ils exploreront le processus de fabrication du sirop d’érable du début
à la fin. Ils pourront également comparer les méthodes de production
des colons et les techniques modernes de production, ils pourront
goûter une gâterie au sirop fait maison et faire de l’artisanat en érable.
Liens avec le programme
Matière : Science et technologie,
études sociales
Domaine du programme :
Changement et continuité, énergie
et matière, communauté locale,
traditions communautaires, les
Premières Nations et les Européens,
le Canada : passé et présent
Grandes idées : Les caractéristiques
naturelles influencent l’utilisation
des terres et répond aux besoins
des peuples, les traditions que nous
célébrons aujourd’hui ont été
développées au fil des générations
et l’interaction entre les gens.
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Année
K – 12
Programme
de la
matinée
Réservez
à partir de
8 h 30
Programme
de l’aprèsmidi
Réservez
à partir de
12 h
Durée
2 heures
Taille du
groupe
75 maximum
Endroit
Bradley Museum
Disponibilité
Fin février/mars/
avril
Droit
5,10$ par étudiant
Programmes en français
Journée de jeux amusants
Les élèves apprennent l’importance de l’imagination et de la coopération
en jouant à des jeux traditionnels amusants des années 1800 et 1900. Le
travail d’équipe sera la clé du succès lorsqu’ils apprendront le processus
de barattage de la crème glacée faite maison et qu’ils s’amuseront avec
des jouets faits maison.
Liens avec le programme
Matière : études sociales
Domaine du programme :
Patrimoine et identité
Grandes idées : Les traditions
du patrimoine que nous célébrons
aujourd’hui ont été développées
au fil des générations.
Année
K – 12
Programme
de la
matinée
Réservez
à partir de
8 h 30
Programme
de l’aprèsmidi
Réservez
à partir de
12 h
Durée
2 heures
Taille du
groupe
75 maximum
Endroit
Maison historique
Benares
Disponibilité
Mai et juin
Droit
5,10$ par étudiant
In Class Program
Early Settler Adventures
Members of our staff will visit your classroom with interactive hands-on
pioneer activities like butter making, old fashioned games and toys and
a heritage craft.
Grade
K to 12
Subject: Social Studies
Morning
Program
Book from
8:30 am onward
Curriculum Strand: Heritage
and Identity
Afternoon
Program
Book from
12:00 pm onward
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
75 students max
Location
Your School
Availability
Year-Round
Fee
$150 plus HST
(max. 45 students)
Curriculum Connections
Big Ideas: 19th century Canadian
communities influence the way we
live today. Social and economic
factors they faced played a major
part in their everyday live.
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Programs at a Glance
Site(s)
French
Program
Grade(s)
Program Title
Subjects
1 and 3
Early Settler
Experience
Social
Studies
2 and 4
Simple
Machines
Science &
Technology
Bradley Museum
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Daily Life
in the Early
20th Century
History
Benares Historic
House
K - 12
Halloween
at Benares
Social
Studies
Benares Historic
House
K - 12
Lest We Forget
WWI
Social Studies;
History;
Geography
Benares Historic
House
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K – 12
Maple Sap
to Syrup
Science &
Technology;
Social Studies
Bradley Museum
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K – 12
Play Day
Fun
Social
Studies
Bradley Museum
& Benares Historic
House
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K - 12
Settler
Celebrations
Social
Studies
Benares Historic
House or Bradley
Museum
K – 12
Winter
Celebrations
Social
Studies
Benares Historic
House
Benares
Historic House
Your School (in
class program)
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Fall Winter Hours
Monday – Wednesday, 9 am – 4 pm
Thursday, 9 am – 8 pm
Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday – Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm
Bradley Museum
1620 Orr Road, Mississauga
Benares Historic House
1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga
Leslie Log House
4415 Mississauga Road, Mississauga
To book your school program
call 905-615-4860 ext. 2110,
email [email protected]
or visit museumsofmississauga.com
facebook.com/museumsofmississauga
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