School Programs Brochure 2009-2010

Welcome

The Canadian Museum of Civilization offers meaningful learning experiences for students from preschool through high school. Our programs are designed to support teachers in their efforts to provide skill-building, problem-solving and creative learning opportunities, and closely match Ontario and Quebec curricula in the areas of social studies, history and geography.

In addition to its many permanent and special exhibitions, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is home to the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum, and an IMAX ^® Theatre. Our wide range of world-class attractions enables us to offer you a broad selection of programs tailored to meet your needs and those of your students.

Please note that, due to the labour dispute that ended on December 16, we were unable to launch a comprehensive school program in September, as we normally do each year. Instead, we are offering a limited program for the current school year, and our two museums are open and looking forward to welcoming your students to visit our exhibitions, and to participate in the many ongoing activities and programs that are listed on our website.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum will be back again next September, with a new and exciting program of activities for students of all ages.

• Early Learners
  (Preschool/Kindergarten to Grade 2; Preschool to Cycle 1)
  • Helping Hands: A Day in Our Neighbourhood
  • Baker, “Knead” a Hand?
  • Special Event Days for Early Learners
    
    
• Cultural Connections
  (Grades 1 to 5; Cycle 1 to Cycle 3 [Year 1])
  • Culture Quest    Available as of October 2010
  • Music Works!
  • Globe Trekkers
    
    
• Cultural Celebrations
  (Grades 1 to 4; Cycles 1 and 2)
  • Kids Celebrate: Festival of Lights
  • Kids Celebrate: Welcoming the New Year
  • Kids Celebrate: Children’s Day
    
    
• First Peoples
  (Grades 3 to 8; Cycle 2 to Secondary 2)
  • First Peoples of the Northwest Coast
  • Can You Dig It?    Available as of October 2010
  • The First Peoples of Canada    Available as of October 2010
  
  
• Canadian Heritage and Citizenship
  (Grades 3 to 12; Cycle 2 to Secondary 5)
  • New France and the Canadian Fur Trade
  • Early Settlers in the Ottawa Valley
  • Development of the Canadian West    Available as of October 2010
  • Face to Face in the Classroom — Online Program
    
    
  
  
• Early Civilizations
  (Grades 3 to 6; Cycles 2 and 3)
  • Operation Pyramid!
    
    
• Teacher Overviews
  
  
• Guided Tours, Self-Guided Visits and Overnight Adventures
  
  
• IMAX^® Theatre
  (Grade 1 and up; Cycle 1 and up)
  

Multimedia and Web Resources

Special Exhibitions

Planning Your Visit

Registering Your Group

Canadian War Museum School Programs

The School Access Program is supported by funds raised at the Museum's Valentine's Day Ball. Thank you to our 2009 Partners — Expresso Air Services, The Ottawa Citizen , Le Droit , Rock Détente, FoodMode Magazine — and to all participants who contributed to the event.