NIAGARA
CHILDREN’S museum
Program
Catalogue
for schools
Curricular Workshops for
Grades JK—Gr. 8
www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca
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8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, L2G 0J1
Phone: 905 . 356 . 1514
Email: [email protected]
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P R O G R A M S—QUICK GUIDE
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ur Philosophy:
The Children's Museum's exhibitions and programs challenge a child to
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Structures and Mechanisms Workshops
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Explore, Experiment, Create
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Discovering Structures
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approach to learning applies hands-on activities as a
way for children to naturally use their curiosity and creativity.
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Movin’ Things
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Hands-on Stability
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Simple Machines
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Structures and Forces
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Exploring Motion
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Structural Strength & Stability
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Structures & Mechanisms
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reate,
nvestigate,
iscover and
olve
To nurture a child's imaginative expression.
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To provide avenues for a child to explore
themselves and the world through either self-guided or
directed activities.
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To give a helping hand to a child in developing
a love for the quest.
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To assist a child in developing life's problem solving tools.
At the centre of the
approach to understanding is
Art Based Integrated Learning (ABIL) where art concepts and
techniques are the vehicles used for a child to explore themselves and
the surrounding world. Both the Museum's exhibitions and programs
use the Ontario curriculum as a starting point and the cross-curricular
connections of art concepts, techniques and tools not only help
children gain fundamental skills and competence in art but also assists
them with understanding the concepts, techniques and tools of the
other disciplines being explored.
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To foster the ability to learn by encouraging a child's natural
curiosity and creativity.
To provide the children of, and visitors to, the Niagara Region
with a safe and fun learning environment.
To partner with parents, guardians, educators and groups
or institutions who have an interest in children realizing
ow to Book:
JK/SK
Digital Visual Media Programs
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Digital POP Art Portraits
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Stop Motion Animation
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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The Archeological DIG
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SUPER SLEUTHS
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COSTS:
Please see details in the program
information pages that follow.
NR = Niagara Region
OOR = Out Of Region
When calling to book we require
the following information:
Call #(905) 356-1514
 School’s Name
Or contact us by email:
 Name of Teacher(s) & Grade(s)
[email protected]
 Contact email & phone number
 Interested date(s) and time(s) (please have
Discounts for
alternate dates available in case your chosen
day is already booked)
Early Bird Bookings
Become an EBB Member and receive
a discount per student price!*
*Certain restrictions apply.
Please see workshops descriptions or
inquire by phone for more
information.
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 Grade level(s)
 Estimate number of students per class
 Workshop(s) you have chosen (see following lists)
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Please notify us of your school’s bell times if you have
choosen an “in school” workshop.
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8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, L2G 0J1
Phone: 905 . 356 . 1514
Email: [email protected]
Hands-on Connected Workshops
For Grades: E L P K — 8!
ELPK (JK/SK): Exploration,
Experimentation & Creativity
The Exploration, Experimentation, & Creativity
workshop is made up of hands-on play activity
where students acquire foundation skills and
concepts that assist in the development of their
abilities to work with structures, simple machines,
and role playing. Using the structure and
mechanism modules the children will be introduced
to using nuts and bolts, basic tools, and small and
oversized building materials. The performing
arts will be explored using dress-up,
puppets and role playing in the
children’s theatre modules.
Adult supervision is required and
it is recommended that the
visiting students be divided
into 3 groups. There is no cost for adult supervision.
GR. 1: Discovering Structures
A hands-on activity where students build it big and
discover the distinctive characteristics of
shell, frame, and mass structures
through geometric and organic forms.
Students are introduced to building
materials that will be used in future
grades, such as K’nex, nuts & bolts,
picture building plans. Group work emphasized.
GR. 2: Move’n Things
A hands-on activity where students
explore simple mechanisms, their
characteristics and the structures that
support them. Examine gears, axles
and other moving things! Group work emphasized.
GR. 3: Hands-On Stability
Using the hands-on exhibits students
build structures and mechanisms
while exploring stability and how various
forces, material shapes and connections
affect stability. Group work emphasized.
GR. 4: Simple Machines:
Using the Museum’s hands-on exhibits
students explore the relationship
between structures and mechanisms.
Various functioning mechanical
systems are created in this hands on
workshop where team work is emphasized.
Incorporates Medieval and other early
societal themes. Group work emphasized.
GR. 5: Structures & Forces
Forces acting on structures are examined through the
Museum’s hands-on exhibits. Students will work in
groups to create various table
top & oversized structures such as
a Roman arches, Egyptian pyramids
& the post and lintel system
amongst others. Group work emphasized.
GR. 6: Exploring Motion & Electricity
Using the Museum’s hands-on modules,
students explore motion & circuitry using
different structures, mechanisms and
technologies! Students will create
and test structures, machines, mechanical
& electrical systems from primitive
& modern origins. Group work emphasized.
GR. 7: Structural Strength & Stability
Using the Museum’s hands-on exhibits students explore
the relationship between structures and methods used
to create strength from internal & external
sources. Groups will cooperatively work to
devise, read and apply plans to build both
small and oversized materials to create
various models.
GR. 8: Structures & Mechanisms
Students will explore in groups various
structural and mechanical models by
creating and applying plans to physically
create them in both physical and virtual
environments. Group work emphasized.
Structures Workshop costs:
Available In Museum Only
Half Program (Half-day) $6.00/student.
Full Program (Full-day): $10.00/student
or EBB $9.00/student!
Inquire about our E.B.B. program for eligibility & benefits!
Two or more classes from the same or a different grade can take
part in a workshop (full-day recommended).*
Luncheon Space and Snack/Gift Shop (upon availability) services
are available for Full-day participants.
*Maximum capacity limitations apply. Please Inquire.
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©2017 Niagara Children’s Museum
8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, L2G 0J1
Phone: 905 . 356 . 1514
DVM
Email: [email protected]
DIGITAL, VISUAL, MEDIA
PROGRAMS
Available Now
for Grade 4 and above!
The Digital Art Studio is now available!
Immerse your students in the world of technology in workshops designed for grades 4
and up! Whether it’s creating digital artwork or editing video, composing digital
photography or constructing animations, your students will have an unforgettable
hands-on experience designed with cross curricular links. New workshops, both
in museum and at schools, will continue to be introduced as this program
expands—keep checking with us for the most up to date listings!
Workshops may be available at either our IN MUSEUM DVM lab or
IN SCHOOL through our fully equipped Portable DVM Lab—we set up in your classroom!*
See availability below:
Workshops now available
(Grades 4 and up):
- Stop Motion Animation
Currently Available: In Museum & In School** – Full Day Workshop: Working in
groups, students will design, shoot and compose a short stop motion animation movie
from the ground up. Learning about film & camera techniques, the group will work on
the development of their short story through the creation of characters, storyboards,
set props, backgrounds, lighting, sound effects and more. Teacher will receive a digital
copy of all students work which can be distributed to the students! Can be linked
to many different topics studied in the classroom.
COSTS: At Museum:
*In School:
$10.00/Student
EBB: $ 9.00/Student
Niagara Region
Out of Region
$13.00/Student
$15.00/Student
EBB: $12.00/Student
EBB: $14.00/Student
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POP ART Portraits
Currently Available: In Museum/In School**
– Half Day Workshop — Learn about digital image
manipulation while creating a fabulous work of art! Working in groups, students will work
with digital cameras to create self portraits and use computers to manipulate the image
into a finished work inspired by the works of POP Artist Andy Warhol.
COSTS: At Museum: $6.00/Student *In School: $ 8.00/Student
$10/Student
Niagara Region Out of Region
Niagara Children’s Museum
* IN SCHOOL
WORKSHOP NOTES:
CALL TODAY TO RESERVE A WORKSHOP!
8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ont.
Workshops performed in school
will require appropriate work
space and access to electricity in
the classroom.
* IN School Workshops will require
access to a minimum of two power
outlets and a clear white board/screen
to project on; classroom desks & chairs
may also need arrangement to
accommodate equipment and student
pairing.
** IN School Workshops will amend
regular school schedules to
accommodate program requirements,
as in field trip scenarios, which can
affect regular break times.
>>>Coming soon<<<
-Comic Page Creator
-Digital Short Films
& MORE
Keep checking our website
for news about these
upcoming programs.
Questions?
Please inquire.
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©2017 Niagara Children’s Museum
Contact Dave by Phone: (905)356-1514
or Email: [email protected]
See us online @
www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca
Inquire about our E.B.B. program for eligibility & benefits!
*Workshop maximum capacity limitations apply. Please Inquire.
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8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, L2G 0J1
Phone: 905 . 356 . 1514
Email: [email protected]
The Mock Archaeological Dig
A Hands-On FULL DAY School Workshop Program .
Whether you’re studying aboriginal peoples, a
civilization from 3000 BCE-1500 CE, a medieval
crusade, the war of 1812 or from New France to the
beginnings of Canada, your students will DIG into
this hands-on cross-curricular workshop that brings
history and practical application together!
Students will experience a mock-up of an
archeological expedition in both a
virtual & physical environment.
ARTS/SCIENCES/MATHEMATICS/SOCIAL STUDIES +
Students will problem solve through the use of
ciphers, measurement, mapping, grids and
coordinates to prepare for their actual excavation!
Hunt your way through a series of grade appropriate
secret symbols (from hieroglyphs to naval ciphers &
more) to find the clues you’ll need to prepare for
your excavation and the possibility of uncovering
‘human remains’ from a society long lost. Practice an
excavation and then map & record your findings
using a few computerized excavation sites!
Get ready to get dirty as we dig into the hands-on
mock-up archeological site where you never know
just what you’ll discover! Student will receive a copy
of all their work which can be collected and
assessed by teachers!
INDOOR & OUTDOOR components to the
workshop (partially covered excavation
site). Participants are advised to dress
weather appropriate (incl. proper footwear)
as well as bring proper sunscreen & insect
repellant as the outdoor portion of the
workshop is subject to environmental
conditions. Rain or Shine event.
Niagara Children’s Museum
8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ont.
Phone: (905)356-1514
Contact: Dave by Phone: (905)356-1514
or Email: [email protected]
Rubrics and Resources available
@ www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca
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The
”DIG”:
A Full Day Workshop!
COSTS:
AVAILABLE ONLY: SEPT-OCT & MID-APRIL to JUNE.
At the MUSEUM: $10.00/student or EBB $9.00/student!
Inquire about our E.B.B. program for eligibility & benefits!
Two or more classes from the same or a different grade can take part
in a workshop (full-day recommended).*
Luncheon Space and Snack/Gift Shop (upon availability) services
are available for Full-day participants.
*Maximum capacity limitations apply. Please Inquire.
8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, L2G 0J1
Phone: 905 . 356 . 1514
Email: [email protected]
Super Sleuths
A Hands-On
Students will become super sleuths as they uncover evidence and determine the
direction of the investigation!
Narrow the Field of Investigation by
recreating the 3D profile of
the investigation’s victim using professional field
materials.
case has been identified, students will dive
into a detective’s world by using professional
technologies and methods to obtain evidence to
analyze alongside of P.O.I. (persons of interest) files.
Once the
This hands-on workshop provides field model stations for students to explore in
order to identify, investigate, record and analyze evidence
including:
The Mock Incident Scene , a Digital Microscope Lab,
Tire Track Analysis, a corporeal Medical Examination,
a Video Surveillance Lab with Digital Facial
Composite Sketching
software to develop an A.P.B.
Through evidence & P.O.I. cross examination, students culminate the workshop with
presentations of their findings and provide an educated suggestion for the
proceedings of the case.
ABOUT SUPER SLEUTHS:
The Super Sleuths Program is a full-day workshop and is available as either an “In Museum” or “In School” event. “In-School”
events require adequate space for set-up (gym space is suggested) as well as tables, seating & access to electricity.
Two or more classes may take part in the workshop (maximum capacity limitations apply-please inquire).
Niagara Children’s Museum
8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, Ont.
Phone: (905)356-1514
Contact: Dave by Phone: (905)356-1514
or Email: [email protected]
Rubrics and Resources available
@ www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca
Copyright ©2017 Niagara Children’s Museum
Super Sleuths–
FULL DAY WORKSHOP! COSTS:
At the MUSEUM: $12.00/student or EBB $11.00/student
At SCHOOL: NR= $13.00/student or EBB $12.00/student
OOR= $15.00/student or EBB $14.00/Student
Inquire about our E.B.B. program for eligibility & benefits!
Two or more classes from the same or a different grade can take part
in a workshop (full-day recommended).*
Luncheon Space and Snack/Gift Shop (upon availability) services
are available for Full-day participants.
*Maximum capacity limitations apply. Please Inquire.