Coming Spring 2011

Weather (or not!) to Fly!

How do pilots know when the weather is safe for flying? What can engineers do to lessen the impact of storms on aircraft?

This program is currently in development. Keep watching this site for updates.

Grade
Elementary Cycles Two and Three
Subject
Science and Technology
Cost
$6.00 per student (minimum fee of $100)
Group size
Max. 28 students
Chaperones
Minimum of 6 adult chaperones per group (free)
Capacity
No concurrent bookings
Duration
120 minutes

Program Description

Following the format of our other programs, Weather (or not!) to Fly! will combine an interactive tour through the Museum with hands-on experiments designed to ensure that students not only practice the basic concepts being taught, but also examine their real-world application as it applies to aviation.

Interested in participating in the development of this program? Please contact Kimberly Reynolds at kreynolds@technomuses.ca or 613-991-3835 with your thoughts and ideas.

Curriculum Links

Science and Technology

Source Document: Québec Education Program: Mathematics, Science and Technology

Teacher Tips

Remember: to help plan your trip, teachers are entitled to a free pass. Please call our reservation office to request yours today!

To get the most out of your experience, we recommend that you arrange your bus schedule so that you can spend 2–2 ½ hours at the Museum. This will give you an opportunity to visit more of the collection on your own, take health breaks, enjoy snacks or lunches, visit the boutique, etc.

Remember to bring a large bag or bags to carry home your class’s creations, and a camera to document the fun!

Staying for lunch? Please ask our reservation office about table/lunchroom availability, as well as our catering service.

Pre-Visit Activity Suggestions

For this new program, we welcome suggestions for pre- and post-visit activities which would help support your curriculum objectives. Please contact Kimberly Reynolds at kreynolds@technomuses.ca or 613-991-3835 with your thoughts and ideas.

Fees and Reservations

Make a Reservation

Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance by calling 613-993-4264 or click on the Reserve button to fill out an online reservation request. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for our response.

Program fees are per person and include taxes. All accompanying adults per group are admitted free. Payment may be made in advance or on arrival by cash, credit card, debit, or cheque made payable to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Fees
Program Per student* Minimum Fee

*Please note that all prices are subject to change without notice.

Weather (or not!) to Fly! $6.00 $100

Cancellation Fees

A cancellation fee of $80 per school program will be charged for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled date of the program. For a program cancelled with more than 48 hours notice, a $20 administration fee will apply, unless the program is rescheduled within the same school year. In the case of school bus cancellation due to inclement weather, this fee will not apply if a school reschedules the cancelled program within the same school year.