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AgVenture: From Sheep to Sweater

AgVenture: From Sheep to Sweater

NEW! Bring the museum experience to your classroom with the AgVenture mobile education program.

Daycare ages 4 and up
JKto Grade 4 (Ontario), Preschool to Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)
Programs are adapted based on grade level.

Program Description

What is a sheep? What are the responsibilities of shepherds and sheepdogs? How did pioneers turn a sheep’s fleece into clothing? This flexible program allows students to explore the properties of wool through fun activities.

Consult this Educational Activity Kit for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun! From Sheep to Sweater Educational Activity Kit

Curriculum Links

ONTARIO QUEBEC
Kindergarten Science and Technology Preschool Competency 5 — To construct his/her understanding of the world
Grade 1 Science and Technology — Understanding Living Systems

Science and Technology —
Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
Elementary 
Cycle 1
Science and Technology
Competency — To explore the world of science and technology

Social Sciences
Geography, History, and Citizenship Education Competency—
To construct his/her representation of space, time, and society
Grade 2 Science and Technology — Understanding Living Systems Elementary 
Cycle 2
Science and Technology
Competency 2—To make the most of scientific and technological tools, objects, and procedures

Social Sciences
Geography, History, and Citizenship Education
Competency 2—To interpret change in a society and its territory
Grade 3 Science and Technology
Social Studies — Heritage and Citizenship
Grade 4 Science and Technology — Understanding Life Systems

Please see the following document for more detailed curriculum links: Ontario  Quebec

Fees

Fees vary, depending on the number and combination of workshops.

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