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EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS WITH CREATIVE LEARNING
“A true pioneer experience”
The Dickson Store Museum educational program identifies the importance of the pioneer era, and the impact pioneers had on building our country. Costumed interpreters will present interactive and fun learning experiences. The staff will streamline any program to meet the needs of a group.
School Tours the Dickson Store Museum Offers: Pre School & Kindergarten Tour: “Connecting With The Community” Objective: Introduce students to community, culture and environment.Activities: Wash stand, clothes line, clothes pin critters, and songs and stories.Curriculum: Social Studies Topic 2 Grade One: “Connections To The Past”Objective: Students will be introduced to changes in shopping, transportation and family life.Activities: Wash stand, sawing wood, building a pioneer toy, games and storiesCurriculum: Science Topic C: Building Things. Social Studies Topic 1: Moving forward with the Past. Grade Two: “A Community In The Past”Objective: Students will learn about homesteading and the role of a general store in a pioneer community.Activities: Wash stand, sawing wood, old fashioned games and crafts.Curriculum: Science Topic D : Hot and Cold Temperatures,. Social Studies Topic I: A Community In The Past. Grade Three: “Connecting With The World”Objective: Students will learn about traditions, stories and customs related to their cultural past.Activities: Sawing wood, candle dipping, tin can telephones, construct a model using pioneer tools and equipment.Curriculum: Science Topic B: Building With A Variety of Materials. Science Topic D: Hearing and Sound. Social Studies Topic I: Communities In The World. Grade Four: “Emigration Experience”Objective: Through narration and exploration students will learn about the people in this community.Activities: Interactive use of pulleys and levers, egg candling demonstration, measuring, games, and craftsCurriculum: Science Topic D: Wheels and Levers. Science Topic B: Light and Shadows. Social Studies Topic 2: The Stories, Histories and People of Alberta Grade Five-Seven: “Histories and Stories of Early Alberta”Objective: Students will explore events and activities that shaped this community in its early days.Activities: Learning about the early explorers, pioneers, surveyors and the aboriginals peoples through evidence and stories. Related to language arts, science, social studies and art as proposed by the teacher.Curriculum: Science Topic 6.D Evidence and Investigation. Social Studies Topic: 5.2 Histories and Stories and Ways of Life in Canada Social Studies Topic: 7.2 Following Confederation.
Additional School Tour Information
School Tours Operate:
May– August 31
(accommodation to year round schooling)
Cost per Student:
$2.00 for tour and additional $1.00 for ice cream
Adult/Student Ratio: 1:8
Duration of Programs:
Programs are a minimum of 2 hours long,
Groups over 50 will require more time.
Cancellation Policy:
Please notify museum coordinator within 48 hours of school tour booking schedule
Program Material:
Confirmation of booking and itinerary
Additional learning activities provided upon request.
Additional Costs:
Ice cream, old fashioned candy and souvenirs.
Lunch:
Bag lunch picnic area and washroom facilities are on site
For Booking or Program Information Please Call 403-728-3355 or email at dsms@pentnet.net
Thank you for your valued interest in the Dickson Store Museum Educational Programs. Uncover the rich history of Alberta’s pioneer past at the Dickson Store Museum. To enhance your tour of the area visit these other local attractions: The Danish Canadian National Museum, The Dickson Dam, The Markerville Creamery, Stephansson House or Hola School There is a lot to see and do, right here in our lovely community.
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Dickson Store Museum Box 146 Spruce View, Alberta, T0M 1V0 Email: dsms@dicksonstoremuseum.com Phone: 403-728-3355
