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Discover the Barns (Preschool and Elementary)
Program Description
Explore the museum’s barns and meet a wide range of farm animals, from the tiny domestic honeybee to the gigantic Clydesdale horse. Through this introduction to agriculture, students learn about animal husbandry and where food comes from. They also learn about various careers in the agri-food sector, and the roles that science and technology play in today’s agricultural industry.
Curriculum Links
| ONTARIO | QUEBEC | ||
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| Grade 3 | Social Studies — Heritage and Citizenship | ||
| Grade 4 | Science and Technology — Understanding Life Systems |
Elementary Cycle 2 |
Science and Technology Competency 2 — To make the most of scientific and technological tools, objects, and procedures Geography, History, and Citizenship Education — Competency 2 — To interpret change in a society and its territory |
| Grade 5 | Science and Technology — Understanding Matter and Energy |
Elementary Cycle 3 |
Science and Technology Competency 2 — To make the most of scientific and technological tools, objects, and procedures |
| Grade 6 | Science and Technology — Understanding Life Systems |
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Please see the following document for more detailed curriculum links: Ontario Quebec
Teacher Tips
Please advise students of potential hazards around large animals and working machinery. Dress for weather conditions (hats, sunscreen, rain gear). Download this pre-visit information PDF or see more pre-visit tips.
Fees
$9 per student, $1 per chaperone (group leader is free).
A minimum fee of $135 will be charged per group.
Reservations
To reserve this program, please complete the online reservation request form.
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