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New War of 1812 programs

Your Guide to 70+ curriculum-based, interactive programs

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Table of Contents Programs by Grade PRIMARY Kindergarten ..............................................................3 Grade 1................................................................. 3 – 4 Grade 2 ......................................................................4 (See also pages 22 to 24) Grade 3................................................................. 5 – 8

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The War of 1812 – Not just for Social Studies and History Classes! The Bicentennial 2012-14 commemorates the impact and outcomes of the War of 1812. It is the perfect time to bring your students to the historic sites that interpret the events of the war and its aftermath. Ignite your students’ imaginations and give them the opportunity to experience the historic personalities and events that shaped Canada.

Grade 4............................................................... 9 – 10 Grade 5............................................................. 10 – 11 Grade 6....................................................... 11, 15 – 16

INTERMEDIATE Grade 7............................................................. 16 – 19 Grade 8............................................................. 20 – 22

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION Museum locations and contact information..........1 War of 1812..................................................... 12 – 13 NEW from City of Toronto Museums....................14 Toronto in Time FREE downloadable app New FREE Grade 7 Curriculum Unit Traditions & Celebrations.............................. 22 – 24 Holiday Season programs for all Grades Map........................................................... Back Cover We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the 1812 Commemoration Fund

Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du Gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du Fonds de commémoration de la guerre de 1812

City of Toronto Museums locations and contact information All sites are accessible via TTC Colborne Lodge in High Park 11 Colborne Lodge Drive (just north of The Queensway) [email protected] 416-392-6916 Limited free parking

Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Rd. (in Thomson Memorial Park) [email protected] 416-338-8807 Free parking

Fort York National Historic Site 250 Fort York Blvd. [email protected] 416-392-6907 Parking is available

Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens 285 Spadina Rd. [email protected] 416-392-6910 Paid parking next door at Casa Loma

Gibson House Museum 5172 Yonge St. (north of North York subway station) Obstructed by construction, ask for directions. [email protected] 416-395-7432 Limited free parking Mackenzie House 82 Bond St. (two streets east of Eaton Centre, south of Dundas) [email protected] 416-392-6915 Paid parking in the area

Montgomery’s Inn 4709 Dundas St. W. (at Islington) [email protected] 416-394-8113 Free parking

Exploring Toronto’s Past — Online Our city’s fascinating stories are available online! Visit toronto.ca/museums and click on Toronto History. There you will discover the History of Toronto, an 11,000-year Journey. This well-researched, virtual publication contains 20,000 words and 100 images. Looking for something shorter? We also offer the 750 and 170 word versions!

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site 67 Pottery Rd. (bottom of Pottery Road, west of Broadview) [email protected] 416-396-2819 Free parking

Historic Zion Schoolhouse 1091 Finch Ave. E. (east of Leslie St.) [email protected] 416-395-7435 Street parking in the area York Museum 2694 Eglinton Avenue W. (west of Keele Street) 416-396-2819

Museums in Your Classroom

Toronto’s historic sites bring authentic artifacts and interactive programs to your classroom. The Museum Educators tailor the session to meet your class’s needs. Examples of our visiting programs are these offered by Scarborough Museum: • The Early Setter Experience, Social Studies, Grade 3 • Drama in the Parlour, Social Studies, The Arts, Grade 3 • Making History Now, Language, Grade 5, 6 & 7

Find Museum Programs Online Visit our website and search our database for programs by Grade, Subject or Museum. toronto.ca/museums-teachers SCHOOL PROGRAMS GUIDE

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A Message to Teachers The City of Toronto Museums are among the city’s most significant historic sites where transformative moments in history took place. Each site offers multidisciplinary, immersive learning in an authentic landscape. We offer a wide array of dynamic learning opportunities that support the Ontario curriculum. Our teaching environments help students develop critical thinking skills and excite their imaginations.

Cross-curricular Learning Each program is designed to include multiple subjects to create cross-curricular learning. For instance, a Social Studies program may also incorporate music, language and visual arts.

Inside This Guide Programs are listed by grade, alphabetically by subject, then alphabetically by museum name. You will find specific curriculum links and cross-curricular subjects listed under the title of each program.

Your Class Can Participate In: • Experiencing the War of 1812 through role-playing in authentic settings • Studying diaries, letters and artifacts from the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion • Preparing a meal in an early settler’s kitchen • Enjoying art, drama and nature in evocative, historic locations…and much more

Program Details/Please Note: • Pre and/or post visit packages are available for the classroom for many museum programs. • Most programs may be paired with another to create a full-day outing for your class. • We offer creative solutions for any special booking requirements. • Programs are available throughout the school year, mornings (AM) and afternoons (PM), unless otherwise noted. • Prices quoted are per student unless otherwise noted. • Lunch areas are available at most locations. Please inquire when you book. • Invoiced payment method is available or pay the day of your visit.

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Kindergarten and Grade 1 KINDERGARTEN The Arts

Science & Technology

DRAMA AND DANCE

Scarborough Museum Stories and Songs Dive into Scarborough’s past through storytelling, expressive song and games. • Discover your inner voice through voice projection techniques • Play improvisation games • Explore storytelling in a fun, creative way 1 hour $3.54 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Language

Montgomery’s Inn Magda Marches On This interactive, hands-on program uses puppetry and storytelling to explore what life was like in an 1840s Inn. Students discover the Inn with Magda, an eccentric cat. • Compare ways of heating, lighting, eating, washing, sleeping, working and playing • Help the cook in the open-hearth kitchen prepare a 19th-century recipe 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Scarborough Museum Hickory Dickory Dock Experience objects common to the 1800s through cooking, household chores and playing with toys. • Prepare and bake scones over the open hearth – then enjoy them • Discover and play with reproduction toys of the 1800s • Participate in 19th-century chores using a washboard, carpet beater and wool carders 1 hour $3.54 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

• Compare and contrast family traditions and the responsibilities of early settler children with those of today • Observe changes which take place as you measure and add ingredients to prepare a traditional candy in the Victorian kitchen • Play parlour games • Feel wool, see how a hurricane lantern works and smell the aroma of the wood-burning hearth as the story of Freddy the Mouse unfolds 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

GRADE 1 The Arts DRAMA AND DANCE

Scarborough Museum Creative Play Dive into Scarborough’s past with storytelling, song and tableau theatre. • Create and perform fairytale tableaux • Play improvisation games and sing expressive songs • Explore storytelling in a fun, creative way • Bake treats in a Victorian kitchen 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Explore life as a settler through interactive storytelling and hands-on activities.

Min. 12 Max. 60

Science & Technology

Scarborough Museum Freddy the Mouse Finds a House Characteristics of Objects and Properties of Materials

Min. 12 Max. 60

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Creepy Crawlies and Puddle Jumpers Characteristics and Needs of Living Things Explore meadowland, forest, and wetland habitats and discover the basic needs of animals and plants throughout the year. • Using a variety of materials, create a three-dimensional “creepy crawly” • Spring/fall: Investigate and identify the macro-invertebrates living in the pond and make a drawing of these observations • Winter: Through creative movement, students are introduced to animal tracks and how different animals move 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

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Grade 1 and Grade 2 Social Studies

Gibson House Family Life Relationship, Rules & Responsibilities Experience the rules and responsibilities of family life in the Gibson household through hands-on exploration of 19th-century children’s work and play. • Students discover changes to family roles over time as they compare the Gibson children’s experience to their own • Develop cooperative skills by working together to bake scones and churn butter in the historic kitchen • Discover how children helped on the farm while carding sheep’s fleece • Play with 19th-century toys & games 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Families Lived Here Relationship, Rules & Responsibilities Local Community Visit the 19th-century Helliwell Home and explore the family members’ roles and responsibilities. • Handle real artifacts and discover their uses and roles in everyday activities • Discover how the physical environment has changed at Todmorden, draw a map of the historic community and its industries 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax 4

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York Museum My First Museum Visit Local Community Explore the museum and its important role in the community through games, storytelling and interaction with real artifacts. • Learn about museums and what museum workers do • Handle real museum pieces and guess their function • Examine photos and artifacts to see how life in York has changed over a century • Compare personal experiences with stories of the community from the early 20th century 1 hour $3 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 30

GRADE 2 The Arts DRAMA AND DANCE

Scarborough Museum Creative Play

Mathematics

Scarborough Museum Freddy the Mouse Finds a House Patterning and Algebra Science & Technology: Properties of Liquids and Solids Explore life as a settler through interactive storytelling and hands-on activities. • Compare and contrast family traditions and the responsibilities of early settler children with those of today • Observe changes which take place as you measure and add ingredients to prepare a traditional candy in the Victorian kitchen • Play parlour games • Feel wool, see how a hurricane lantern works and smell the aroma of the wood-burning hearth as the story of Freddy the Mouse unfolds 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Dive into Scarborough’s past through storytelling, song and tableau theatre. • Create and perform fairytale tableaux • Play improvisation games and sing expressive songs • Explore storytelling in a fun, creative way • Bake treats in a Victorian kitchen 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60 Social Studies

Traditions & Celebrations The museums offer many programs to enhance Grade 2 Curricular outcomes. Students from all grades may discover the magic of festive holiday traditions through the programs featured on pages 22 to 24.

Grade 3 GRADE 3 The Arts

IN YOUR CLASSROOM

DRAMA AND DANCE

Social Studies/The Arts

Montgomery’s Inn Singing of Birds Oral Communications

Scarborough Museum presents:

In the magical setting of Montgomery’s Inn your students will come face to face with shadows from the past. This unique theatre-in-education participatory drama program explores the joys and struggles of immigrants from two different cultural backgrounds. Students will: • Meet and interact with Rose and Clara, servants at Montgomery’s Inn • Participate in drama activities and group work • Learn about the Underground Railroad, life in 19th century Canada, the Irish famine, immigration and each other • Experience an award-winning program recognized by Interpretation Canada 5 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 30 Max. 35

Scarborough Museum Step into the Limelight Students create tableaux theatre related to early settlement themes and get hands-on with artifacts. • Play interactive games to develop melodrama and improvisation techniques • Explore early settler history through architecture and artifact interpretation • Mix and bake a treat the oldfashioned way 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

The Early Settler Experience Learn about the experiences of early settler immigrants in a new land.

Drama in the Parlour Explore hands-on history with Scarborough artifacts, storytelling and creative drama games. Each program: 1 hour

$75 plus tax

Social Studies

Colborne Lodge High Park Settlers through the Seasons Early Settlements in Upper Canada Science & Technology: Growth & Changes in Plants Explore settlers’ lives through the seasons in three separate programs. • Compare and contrast 19thcentury tools and technologies with those in your home • Learn about a child’s experience at Christmas and make an ornament • Prepare 19th-century recipes in the historic kitchen and play games to reinforce learning Each program is 1.5 hours Min. 15 Max. 30 $12 (includes tax) for all three programs

Rural Settlers in Early Toronto Early Settlements in Upper Canada Urban and Rural Communities Discover how people interacted with the environment in early 19th-century Toronto. Hear stories about the Howards’ adventures when immigrating to Canada. • Investigate how buildings, furnishings, textiles, medicines, food and drink were made • See how the Howards lit and heated their home • Compare and contrast settlers’ tools with present day tools 1 hour $2.66 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

For a longer program: 1.5 hours will also include: Re-create a beverage using 19th-century methods 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 30

NEW! High Park through the Ages Early Settlements in Upper Canada Aboriginal Perspectives Discover, compare and contrast the lives of High Park’s First Nations people and Early Settler inhabitants. • Identify the First Nations people who lived in the High Park area • Discover what settlers learned from First Nations people • Prepare a settler recipe using a First Nations’ food • Compare and contrast the tools and technologies of First Nations people and early settlers 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 30

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Grade 3 Social Studies continued... Fort York National Historic Site War Of 1812 Program A Day and Night in the Life of the Garrison Early Settlements in Upper Canada Soldiers and their families were the pioneers of early Toronto. This program provides a hands-on exploration of the activities of the people who lived in this British fort 200 years ago, including dinner, an overnight stay in an 1813 blockhouse and breakfast. Choose the workshops that fit your needs best, such as: • Officers’ Kitchen, Aboriginal War and Warriors, Signals, 1812 Musket Drill, Games of the Soldiers’ Children and more. Full-day plus overnight Min. 25 Max. 37 $42.48 plus tax Seasonal: October to April

War Of 1812 Program A Day in the Life of the Garrison Early Settlements in Upper Canada Soldiers and their families were the pioneers of early Toronto. This program provides a hands-on exploration of the activities of the people who lived in this British fort 200 years ago. Choose the workshops that fit your needs best, such as: • Officers’ Kitchen, Music, Signals, Musket Drill, Weapons, Archaeology, and more. 4 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Seasonal: October through April

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War Of 1812 Program Pioneers at York 1790s to 1830s Early Settlements in Upper Canada Geographic Inquiry Learn how the soldiers, officers and their families contributed to the birthplace of urban Toronto. • Explore original buildings where officers, soldiers and their families lived and worked • Discover the role of music in the everyday life of the garrison • Observe early cooking methods in a working 1826 kitchen 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max.150

Please note: This may be expanded into a full-day experience.

Gibson House Museum Gibson Adventures Early Settlements in Upper Canada Students immerse themselves into life in the 1850s as they: • Use 19th-century recipes and techniques to prepare and enjoy a mid-day meal • Learn why the farm kitchen played an important role in the life of an early settler • Explore 19th-century social and family roles through inquiry-based discussion and examination of historic images and clothing • Card and spin sheep’s fleece and explore textile production from sheep to mill 3 hours $8.63 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 30

Gibson Children at Home Early Settlements in Upper Canada Explore the work and play time of a 19th-century child. Choose three hands-on activities from the list below: • Card and spin sheep’s fleece and explore textile production from sheep to mill • Further investigate textiles with weaving activities • Dip candles and learn about lighting • Play with 19th-century toys and games, learn about school days 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 50

Life on a Willowdale Farm Early Settlements in Upper Canada Students participate in daily routines of an early settler’s farm house. • Contrast early tools with modern technologies while preparing scones and churning butter • Explore 19th-century societal roles through discussion, historic images and clothing • Card and spin sheep’s fleece and explore textile production from sheep to mill 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 50

Grade 3 Social Studies continued... Mackenzie House Printer’s Devils Early Settlements in Upper Canada Media Literacy Discover what daily life and the printing trade were like in mid 19thcentury Toronto. Students become “Printer’s Devils,” compositors and pressmen on an 1845 press. • Learn to write with a steel nib pen in Victorian penmanship • Discover how levers and pulleys work by printing a newspaper • Examine 19th-century family life, roles and pastimes through artifact investigation 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Toronto Settlers, Life in a Victorian Community Early Settlements in Upper Canada Diversity in Urban and Rural Communities Discover the unique composition and everyday life of Victorian Toronto communities. Investigate the origins and experiences of new immigrants and the push/pull factors that brought them here. • Explore aspects of geometry, shapes and dimensions with reproduction Victorian quilts • Choose a popular style of period architecture and print a depiction on the 1845 printing press • Dress for the occasion and learn a popular group dance from the era, complete with Victorian etiquette lessons 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Montgomery’s Inn Concoct, Cavort and Carouse Early Settlements in Upper Canada Montgomery’s Inn provided employment and amusement for the people of 19th-century rural Etobicoke, which can still be experienced first-hand. After a tour of the Inn students will: • Concoct a delicious drink in the Inn’s kitchen • Cavort in the Inn’s ballroom where they will learn an amusing 19thcentury country dance • Carouse in the tavern where they will consume their own concoction (non-alcoholic of course) 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Students follow a mysterious servant around the Inn. Through a series of clues, they piece together her story. Drama is used to explore the experiences of some of Canada’s less affluent early immigrants and the difficult choices they had to make. • Explore the different societal reasons for immigration • Students prepare a recipe in the historic kitchen 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Min. 15 Max. 30

Set Sail Early Settlements in Upper Canada Oral Communications Join Richard Clarence, Catherine Parr Trail’s hero from The Young Emigrants, on a journey to the New World. Experience the voyage of one of Canada’s early immigrants and discover his impressions upon arrival. • Take a tour of the Inn and learn about the people that passed through its doors • Through props and artifacts piece together the story of Richard’s journey and then re-enact it • Follow the route Richard took to arrive at his destination in Upper Canada • Help the cook prepare an historic recipe in our open-hearth kitchen 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

Time Travelling at the Inn Early Settlements in Upper Canada Oral Communications Drama

Scarborough Museum A Victorian Escapade Early Settlements in Upper Canada Matter and Materials Experience the social aspects of early settler life in Scarborough. • Observe the transformation which takes place while making ice cream using a hand-cranked machine • Explore artifacts up close in the Discovery Gallery • Learn and play with 19th-century toys and games 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Seasonal: April to June

Min. 15 Max. 35

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Grade 3 Social Studies continued... Explore the Past Early Settlements in Upper Canada Diversity in Urban and Rural Communities Explore the universal experience of immigration. Students connect the early immigrant’s story with those of today. • Learn about adapting in a new land and 19th-century social customs and technologies • Make scones on the hearth and churn butter • Explore artifacts through handson activities 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Visit two original settlers’ homes and explore the early community of Todmorden Mills. • Discover the life of a settler family - why they came and how they changed the Valley • Prepare a recipe from an early Canadian cookbook, using the tools and ingredients of the 19thcentury kitchen • Examine the technologies of an 1830s and 1840s home and try your hand at some pioneer children’s pastimes 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Harvest Adventures Early Settlements in Upper Canada Urban and Rural Communities Learn about preparing for winter from early settlement days to 1900. • Make fresh apple cider, grind grains and bake oat cakes in a log house hearth • Use wagon-making tools in the carriage shop and explore 19thcentury transportation • Learn about early 20th-century innovations used in a farm house 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Settlers of the Valley Early Settlements in Upper Canada Urban and Rural Communities

Min. 12 Max. 60

Seasonal: Sept. to Nov.

Min. 10 Max. 36

Historic Zion Schoolhouse A Taste of School Life Early Settlements in Upper Canada This two-hour program will transport you back to 1910 for lessons and activities reminiscent of Edwardian school days. • Play the part of a former student of Zion Schoolhouse • Discover how schools and school life have changed • Solve arithmetic problems on a slate • Spell down your classmates in a spelling bee 2 hours $5 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 34

An Edwardian School Day Early Settlements in Upper Canada Experience an unforgettable full-day immersion into the life of a 1910 child. This unique cross-curricular learning 8

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experience brings drama, math, language, music and social studies together under one roof. • Role-play the part of a former student of Zion Schoolhouse • Solve arithmetic problems on a slate, enter a spelling bee, recite short selections of poetry from turn-of-the-century Readers and play period games at recess • Learn and follow 1910 rules of the classroom • Prepare your own costume and lunch ahead of time for this program 4.5 hours $8.19 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 34

Science & Technology

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Plants, Ponds, and Populations Growth & Changes in Plants Soils in the Environment Explore the Wildflower Preserve’s diverse habitats. Discover the impact of humans on the environment and how plants and animals have adapted. • Identify producers, consumers and decomposers and discover their interdependence • Spring/Fall: Hands-on investigation of the plants and life forms in the pond habitat • Winter: A Scavenger hunt introduces students to: 1. the impact of the season on plants and trees 2. identification of basic tree species 3. importance of plants and trees to wildlife 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 40

Grade 4 GRADE 4 The Arts

Language

DRAMA AND DANCE

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Bravo! Introduction to Theatre Arts Discover theatre arts in the Papermill Theatre and Helliwell House. • Explore the backstage roles of a theatre crew and the technology of stagecraft • Learn the history and technology of theatrical lighting and the subtractive theory of colour • Participate in Forum Theatre to discover how drama can be used to explore the history of the Underground Railroad 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

Scarborough Museum Step into the Limelight Discover tableau theatre. Try improvisation. Get hands on with artifacts. • Create and perform tableaux related to early settlement themes • Play interactive games to develop melodrama and improvisation techniques • Explore early settler history through architecture and artifact interpretation • Mix and bake a treat the old fashioned way 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Mackenzie House Victorian Black Press Media Literacy Urban and Rural Communities Investigate newspapers as mass media while working in a recreated 1860s print shop. • Learn about the abolitionist movement in Toronto to understand why black residents created their own newspapers • Discuss the work of influential editors Henry and Mary Bibb and Mary Ann Shadd Cary • Create a front page banner and assemble the content as editor of an 1850s newspaper • Compose a “Letter to the Editor” with a steel nib pen • Discover how early newspapers were constructed by typesetting your name and printing a copy of The Provincial Freeman on the 1845 press 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Science & Technology

Colborne Lodge High Park Habitats Habitats & Communities Learn how nature’s systems support life for people by exploring the 1837 home and lives of early High Park residents. • Discover how plants and animals were used • Find out how the Howards’ stewardship of the land is being continued 1 hour $2.66

The Nature of High Park Habitats & Communities Students observe plant and animal life during an interactive walk in western High Park and learn about efforts to recreate a balanced ecosystem (rain or shine). • Identify native/non-native plant species and learn how they affect wildlife in the park • See the effects of man-made changes at Grenadier Pond and learn about current efforts to restore it 1 hour $2.66 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Seasonal: Spring (April – June), Fall (September – November)

Scarborough Museum Harvest Adventures Understanding Life Systems Habitats and Communities Learn about preparing for winter from early settlement days to 1900. • Make fresh apple cider, grind grains and bake oat cakes in a log house hearth • Use wagon-making tools in the carriage shop and explore 19thcentury transportation • Discover how the early settlers relied on plants and animals for their survival • Learn about early 20th-century innovations for the home 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Seasonal: Fall (Sept – Nov)

Min. 15 Max. 45

Additional info: 1.5 hr. version is also available

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Grade 4 and 5 Explore the Past Understanding Life Systems Habitats and Communities Explore the universal experience of immigration. • Connect the early immigrant’s story with those of today • Discover how the early settlers relied on plants and animals for their survival • Learn about adapting to a new land and 19th-century social customs and technologies • Make scones on the hearth and churn butter 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Light, Sound, Action Light and Sound Energy How did families entertain themselves before the days of TV and video games? Explore the science of sound and light through early 20th-century technology. • Discover how light and sound entertainment has changed over the past century • Experiment with optical illusion toys • Act out a 1930s-style radio play, using voices and sound effects in the Papermill Theatre 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 30

Social Studies

Mackenzie House Printer’s Devils Early Settlements in Upper Canada Media Literacy Discover what daily life and the printing trade were like in mid 19thcentury Toronto. • Train as “Printer’s Devils,” the compositors and pressmen of the printshop • Examine 19th-century family life, roles and pastimes through artifact investigation • Learn to write with a steel nib pen in Victorian penmanship • Discover how levers and pulleys work together by printing a newspaper 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Spadina Museum Designing History Arts Fundamentals Canada and the World Students experience the elements and principles of design while exploring Spadina Museum, an elegant mansion restored to its appearance in the 1920s and 1930s. • This hands-on program focuses on how cultural context impacts architecture and design • Each student will create a plan for their own dream room

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Learn about Scarborough’s past through theatre, artifacts, exhibits and oral histories. • Practice voice work and projection exercises • Experience Tableau Theatre and improvisation techniques • Learn about various storytelling techniques through the use of artifacts • Take part in traditional baking 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 45

Science & Technology

Scarborough Museum Harvest Adventures Properties of and Changes in Matter Learn about preparing for winter from early settlement days to 1900.

GRADE 5 The Arts

1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Scarborough Museum Think Theatre Drama

Min. 15 Max. 45

• Make fresh apple cider, grind grains and bake oat cakes • Use wagon-making tools in the carriage shop and explore 19thcentury transportation • Learn about the 20th-century innovations used in an early 1900s farm house 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 60

Seasonal: Sept. to Nov.

Grade 5 and 6 York Museum Mechanical Wonders Forces Acting on Structures & Mechanisms

Scarborough Museum Making History Now: What’s Your Story? Oral Communications

Machines have been a part of our daily lives for centuries. Examine the impact of changing technology in the home in this hands-on program.

Discover your own important place in making history today.

• Discover how mechanical devices were used in the past to make life easier • Explore changes in household technology over the past century • Test machines used in the early 20th-century home 1.5 hours $3.50 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 30

2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Language

Mackenzie House Victorian Black Press Media Literacy Black History Investigate newspapers as mass media while working in a recreated 1860s printshop. • Learn about the abolitionist movement in Toronto to understand why black residents created their own newspapers • Discuss the work of influential editors Henry and Mary Bibb and Mary Ann Shadd Cary • Create a front page banner and assemble the content for an 1850s newspaper • Compose a “Letter to the Editor” with a steel nib pen • Discover how early newspapers were constructed by typesetting your name and printing a copy of The Provincial Freeman on the 1845 press 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

• Learn oral history interview skills and conduct one on one interviews with each other • Gather together to cook, share memories and discover your own important place in making history today • Explore old recipes, photographs and other artifacts from the historic house to learn the differences between primary and secondary sources

Min. 15 Max. 35

Min. 12 Max. 45

Please note: In-Class and full-day versions are available. Contact the museum for prices.

• Learn about the Underground Railroad, life in 19th-century Canada, the Irish famine, immigration and each other • Experience an award-winning program recognized by Interpretation Canada 5 hours Min. 30 Max. 35 $10.62 plus tax Seasonal: April to June, Sept. to Nov.

Scarborough Museum Think Theatre Learn about Scarborough’s past through theatre, artifacts, exhibits and oral histories. • Practice voice work and projection exercises • Experience Tableau Theatre and improvisation techniques • Learn about various storytelling techniques through the use of artifacts 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

GRADE 6 The Arts DRAMA AND DANCE

Min. 12 Max. 45

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Montgomery’s Inn Singing of Birds Oral Communications In the magical setting of Montgomery’s Inn your students will come face-toface with shadows from the past. This unique theatre-in-education participatory drama program explores the joys and struggles of immigrants from two different cultural backgrounds. Students will: • Meet and interact with Rose and Clara, servants at Montgomery’s Inn • Participate in drama activities and group work

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The War of 1812

The City of Toronto Museums commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 with new school programs for all Grades Three New War of 1812 Programs: 1. War for Dessert How leaders from both sides reacted to the Declaration of War – when they met for dinner!

2. Deeds Speak How the citizens of Upper Canada experienced the war.

Programming available at: Gibson House, Montgomery’s Inn and Todmorden Mills Heritage Site.

Programming available at:  Colborne Lodge, Gibson House, Mackenzie House, Montgomery’s Inn and Todmorden Mills Heritage Site

Suitable for: History – Grade 7 – British North America Language – All Grades The Arts – Drama – All Grades What was happening in Canada, America and Europe in 1812? Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812? Get answers to these questions and more in our historical production that depicts such figures as General Brock, Tecumseh and Canadian Voyageurs. After the show, students interact with members of the cast. The actors help them work through questions they may have about the reasons for the war. Later, during a drama and storytelling workshop, students create and present scenes inspired by the show they have just seen.

2 hours Min. 15 Max. 30 $10.62 plus tax

Suitable for: Social Studies – Early Settlements in Upper Canada – Grade 3 History – British North America – Grade 7 Language – All Grades The Arts – Drama – All Grades This program focuses on the experiences of citizens during the war from 1812-15. It has two parts - the first is a role-playing activity, where each student takes on the role of an actual person who lived in 1812. They are given the events that affected their character and must role-play how they believe that person would have reacted to them. The second part is rooted in the specific historic environment of the museum your class has chosen to visit: • At Mackenzie House The printing press at Mackenzie House provides an opportunity for participants to explore propaganda in the War of 1812. Students will create their own piece of War of 1812 propaganda to take home. • At Colborne Lodge Students will learn how the townswomen supported the York Militia by sewing their regimental colours (flag). Following this tradition, students design and make their own class “colours.”

• At Gibson House Museum, Montgomery’s Inn and Todmorden Mills Heritage Site These sites offer historic food experiences that teach students about the roles women played during the war and how militia service affected the home front. Students will eat what they’ve made in the kitchen a rewarding and memorable experience.  hours 2 $5.31 plus tax

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3. Fort York and the War of 1812 – Full day program How Fort York and the City of Toronto were founded and what life was like for the soldiers and their families who lived here. Programming available at: Fort York National Historic Site

Suitable for: S  ocial Studies – Early Settlements in Upper Canada – Grade 3 History – British North America - Grade 7

Morning session: The Garrison and the Town of York

Afternoon session: Fort York and the War of 1812

Students learn the military reasons for founding the fort Using a battle map of the Great Lakes region, participants on what was then the waterfront. They explore the fort’s engage in a discussion about the principle theatres of buildings, starting with the soldiers’ barracks, where they war, how the British, Canadian and Aboriginal forces were hear of the hardships and daily routine of soldiers and their distributed and how Brock determined to defend such an families. Next, in stark contrast to the soldiers’ experience, expansive front with few resources. The Battle of York is students observe the middle-class Georgian lifestyle of the discussed in depth. The uniforms and weapons technology officers in their restored living quarters. In the officers’ mess of the military and Aboriginal forces are studied. kitchen, your class hears about the servants, their work Finally, students perform a drill session using wooden and the fort’s complex relationship with the early Town of muskets, focusing particularly on the loading and firing York. Fort York is a good example of 19th century harbour process. They get a sense of the daily rigour of a soldier’s fortification. By touring the walls and grounds (weather life and the weapons technology of the early 19th century. permitting), your group explores the basic concepts of defence in the 1812 era. Full-Day Min. 15 Max. 150 $10.62 plus tax

For more of Fort York’s War of 1812 Programs see Grade 3 (page 6) and Grade 7 (pages 17 and 18).

Why should your students participate in War of 1812 educational programming? The outcome of the War of 1812 made it possible for Canada and the United States to evolve into two very distinct nations. These programs will guide student understanding of how Canadian identity was forged.

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NEW from City of Toronto Museums Introducing the Toronto in Time App! The City of Toronto Museums, Heritage Toronto and The Canadian Encyclopedia/ Historica-Dominion Institute have created Toronto in Time, a free GPS-triggered mobile app for iOS and Android that highlights the history of Toronto. Walk or bike through Toronto and see “Then and Now” photos and slideshows and read historical narratives at over 150 sites throughout the city. With Toronto in Time, discover how the city held off American forces in the War of 1812, stand on the site of a 17th-century First Nations village and much more. Search stories by theme, neighbourhood or Google map or follow along specially curated trails. For those without a mobile device, discover all the features of Toronto in Time online at citiesintime.ca/toronto. Download the free Toronto in Time app in the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. We gratefully acknowledge funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of Ontario, the Department of Canadian Heritage and The Canadian Encyclopedia/ Historica-Dominion Institute.

Old City Hall from Nathan Phillips Square now.

The same view circa 1913.

A New Curriculum Unit for Grade 7 History Conflict and Change Turn Them Oot! Rebels and Redcoats of the Upper Canada Rebellion In a world of conflict and change, it is increasingly important for students to acquire the skills and strategies to analyse and evaluate the impact of change, and the conflict that can result. Study of the Upper Canada Rebellion engages students in the dramatic events and issues of a conflict that occurred right in their own community and that determined the course of Canada’s political and social future.

TURN Them ooT!

The City of Toronto Museums partnered with the Toronto District School Board and two skilled classroom educators to develop this creative new guide for teachers of the “Conflict and Change” strand of Grade 7 History.

Rebels and Redcoats of the Upper Canada Rebellion A Unit Written for the City of Toronto 2012

The unit makes solid connections between strand expectations and the real Rebellion stories and hands-on experiences you’ll find at the City of Toronto Museums. It provides a complete classroom and field trip experience – from Guiding Questions to Culminating Activity – with all the resources you and your students will need. In addition, Turn Them Oot! incorporates current research on instructional strategies and the Ministry of Education’s new assessment strategy. To order your FREE copy contact [email protected]

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Scarborough Museum Making History Now: What’s Your Story? Oral Communications Discover your own important place in making history today • Learn oral history interview skills and conduct one-on-one interviews with each other • Gather together to cook, share memories and discover your own important place in making history today • Explore old recipes, photographs and other artifacts from the historic house to learn the differences between primary and secondary sources 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 45

Please note: In-Class and full-day versions are available. Contact the museum for prices. Science & Technology

Spadina Museum Electricity and Inventions Media Literacy Examine how the invention of electricity changed the way a Toronto family cooked, cleaned, heated and lit their home. • Explore the inventions from the past in this hands-on program • Study samples of advertising from the early 1900s • Discuss how inventions have or may change your lives 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Nature’s Web: Biodiversity Interactions with Ecosystems Explore plant and animal life on the museum grounds. Discover the ways biodiversity is both thriving and threatened in the Don Valley. • Investigate the diverse species of macro-invertebrates in a pond habitat • Discover how native species have been threatened by human activity and learn what steps have been taken to encourage greater biodiversity • Discover the complex relationships between diverse species in a habitat 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Seasonal: Sept. to Nov.; April to August Social Studies

Fort York National Historic Site A Day and Night in the Life of the Fur Traders First Nation Peoples and European Explorers Heritage & Citizenship A hands-on exploration of fur trade practices and the garrison community at York (now Toronto).

A Day in the Life of the Fur Traders First Nation Peoples and European Explorers Heritage & Citizenship A hands-on exploration of fur trade practices and the garrison community at York (now Toronto). Choose from a wide variety of workshops including: • Archaeology, First Nation Warriors, Lifestyles, Officers’ Kitchen, and more 4 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Toronto and the Fur Trade First Nation Peoples and European Explorers Explore the changing relationships between First Nation peoples and Europeans during Toronto’s fur trade era in this hands-on program. • Investigate the practices of the fur trade using maps and models • Examine trade goods and archaeological artifacts 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 150

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Choose from a wide variety of workshops including: • Archaeology, First Nation Warriors, Lifestyles, Officers’ Kitchen, and more • Includes dinner and breakfast. Program designed for classes with dietary concerns Full day plus overnight Min. 25 Max. 37 $42.48 plus tax Seasonal: October to April

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Todmorden Mills Heritage Site First Nations of the Don Valley Heritage and Citizenship Canada and World Connections Learn about the history, culture and traditions of the Mississaugas First Nations people who resided in the Don Valley prior to and during early European settlement. • Learn how changes from European contact affected the lifestyles of First Nations communities. • Explore ways in which the environment melded Canadian Aboriginal cultures through activities (food, shelter, cultural practices) • Examine the consequences of Aboriginal and European interactions. • Choose from activities such as: Baking Bannock over the open hearth, creating a Dream Catcher and a tour of the Wildflower Preserve to identify native plants and their uses. 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

GRADE 7 The Arts DRAMA AND DANCE

Mackenzie House The Mackenzie Women Through a dramatic performance, students will learn the stories of how the 1837 Rebellion of Upper Canada affected three women in the Mackenzie family - William’s wife, Isabel, and daughters Barbara and Janet. • Learn from an intimate perspective of the three women about their hardship and struggles during their years in exile after the Rebellion • Engage in a dialogue and discussion about the Rebellion and its effects on these women and their family, as well as the population of Upper Canada at large • Take a short tour of the museum 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

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In the magical setting of Montgomery’s Inn your students will come face to face with shadows from the past. This unique theatrein-education participatory drama program explores the joys and struggles of immigrants from two different cultural backgrounds. Students will: • Meet and interact with Rose and Clara, servants at Montgomery’s Inn • Participate in drama activities and group work • Learn about the Underground Railroad, life in 19th-century Canada, the Irish famine, immigration and each other • Experience an award-winning program recognized by Interpretation Canada 5 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 30 Max. 35

Scarborough Museum The Fourth Wall

Seasonal: Sept. to Nov. and April to June.

TURN Them ooT!

Montgomery’s Inn Singing of Birds Oral Communications Black History Month

For details go to Page 14 Order your free copy today!

Discover the fourth wall. Explore drama techniques, bake cornmeal muffins and learn about the community history of Scarborough. • Learn fourth wall, improvisation and dramatic techniques • Create and perform theatre tableaux • Explore oral histories, art and photo exhibits • Bake in the Victorian kitchen 2 hours $4.65 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 45

Grade 7 Geography

History

Colborne Lodge High Park Past and Present Themes of Geographic Inquiry Patterns in Human Geography

Fort York National Historic Site War Of 1812 Program A Day and Night in the Life of the Garrison British North America

Observe the history and geography of High Park’s landforms during a walk through the south section of the park (rain or shine). • Trace the history of High Park from the glaciers and Lake Iroquois to John and Jemima Howard’s country home • Observe and discuss how people have changed the park environment 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Landscape Industry and Change Interactions with Ecosystems Natural Resources Originally the home to First Nation peoples, the Don River Valley has undergone extensive changes over the last 200 years. • Investigate the geographic concepts of interaction and movement and their impact • Explore diverse land uses and discover why this site was selected for early industrial development and settlement • Learn to identify native and invasive species of plants, discovering how native plants are displaced • Investigate and discover the impact of human settlement using topographical maps 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Soldiers and their families were the pioneers of early Toronto. This program provides a hands-on exploration of the activities of the people who lived in this British fort 200 years ago, including dinner, an overnight stay in an 1813 blockhouse and breakfast. Choose the workshops that fit your needs best, such as: • Native Warfare, Archaeology, Officers’ Kitchen, Battle of York, Signals, Musket Drill, Regency Dance and more. Full-day plus overnight Min. 25 Max. 37 $42.48 plus tax Seasonal: October to April

War Of 1812 Program A Day in the Life of the Garrison British North America Soldiers and their families were the pioneers of early Toronto. This program provides a hands-on exploration of the activities of the people who lived in this British fort 200 years ago. Choose the workshops that fit your needs best, such as: • Artillery, Officers’ Kitchen, Music, Signals, Uniforms, Musket Drill, First Nations Warriors and more. 4 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Seasonal: October through April, AM

War Of 1812 Program Fort York and the War of 1812 British North America Discover the reasons behind the attack on York, and the roles of the fort and its inhabitants in the War of 1812. • Discuss the causes of the War of 1812 and why York became a target • Examine the fort’s defences and discuss fortifications technology • Learn British Musket Drill. Participate in a hands-on interactive board game 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 150

War Of 1812 Program Fort York: A Harbour Defence British North America Conflict and Change Discover the origins of the Fort and its role in the establishment of modern, urban Toronto in this active, participatory program. • Learn about the Fort’s founding on the original waterfront, how it functioned as a harbour defence and the dramatic Battle of York in 1813. • Explore the science of warfare by examining models, weapons, walking the ramparts and ascertaining the Fort’s natural geography. 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 150

Please note: Also offered as a component of Harbourfront’s “Revitalization of Toronto’s Waterfront” program.

Min. 15 Max. 45

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War Of 1812 Program Fort York: A Harbour Defence John Graves Simcoe and the Birthplace of Toronto British North America Learn the reasons behind the establishment of the Garrison at York and the subsequent growth into modern, urban Toronto. • Explore the living quarters of the soldiers, officers and their families • Discover life in the garrison community 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Explore the reaction to the 1837 Rebellion from the government perspective, including its effects on the officers, soldiers, and Toronto civilians. • Learn how the government prepared to defend its communities with militia muster and musket drill • Explore first-hand 1830s weapons technology • Examine the 1837 Officers’ Barracks and the subterranean Rebellion money vaults Min. 15 Max. 150

Photo Top Left: BIRD’S EYE VIEW Toronto Public Library, Special Collections Photo Top Right: VICTORIA ROW, c.1890 Toronto Public Library (TRL), T 12638.

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Explore the changing relationships between First Nation peoples and Europeans during Toronto’s fur trade era. • Using maps, models and archaeological artifacts, investigate the patterns and practices of the fur trade • Examine trade goods and archaeological artifacts 1.5 hour $4.87 plus tax.

Min. 15 Max. 150

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Radicals and Redcoats Conflict and Change

1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

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Gibson House Museum In Arms Against the Government Conflict and Change Engage in the events and ideas of the Rebellion through the stories and experiences of one family. • Identify the issues that led David Gibson and the local community to join the Rebellion • Prepare and enjoy a mid-day meal and learn about the impact of the Rebellion on Eliza Gibson and her children • Explore Rebellion personalities through a re-enactment game or use primary source documents to discover the ideas behind Gibson’s actions 3 hours $8.85 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 35

Mackenzie House Black Press in Canada West British North America Canada: A Changing Society Media Literacy Investigate newspapers as mass media while working in a recreated 1860s printshop. • Learn about the abolitionist movement in Toronto to understand why Black residents created their own newspapers • Discuss the work of influential editors Henry and Mary Bibb, and Mary Ann Shadd Cary • Create a front page banner and assemble the content as an editor of an 1850s newspaper • Compose a “Letter to the Editor” with a steel nib pen • Discover how early newspapers were constructed by typesetting your name and printing a copy of The Provincial Freeman on the 1845 press 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Mackenzie’s Toronto: A Walking Tour Conflict and Change British North America Take a walking tour through the Toronto that William Lyon Mackenzie knew and loved. • Investigate the social and political issues facing Toronto residents from the 1820s to the 1860s • Visit original buildings and locations such as St. Lawrence Hall and Hangman’s Square • Discuss the perils of daily life in the Victorian era, including the impact of the 1830s cholera epidemics 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Grade 7 History continued...

Montgomery’s Inn

Radical Press Conflict and Change Canada: A Changing Society

Concoct, Cavort and Carouse British North America Drama and Dance

Examine the personal side of the Rebellion of 1837 during a visit to the retired rebel’s home.

Montgomery’s Inn provided employment and amusement for the people of 19th-century rural Etobicoke, which can still be experienced first-hand. After a tour of the Inn students will:

• Acting as a reporter, interview key personalities from both sides of the Upper Canadian Rebellion • Present your verdict on Mackenzie’s legacy using a steelnib pen and ink. Was he a hero or a traitor? • Experience what it was like to work in a 19th-century printshop by typesetting and printing a newspaper 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Rebellion! Conflict and Change Canada: A Changing Society Learn what led some ordinary citizens to take drastic measures against their government. • Re-enact an Assembly debate as Tory and Reform members of government • Identify social and political issues in the colony and complete a petition • Learn how and why Mackenzie printed his newspapers and create a souvenir rebel poster printed on the 1845 press • Discover the hardships of pioneer travel in a game of “Get the Farmers to Market” 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

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• Concoct a delicious drink in the Inn’s kitchen • Cavort in the Inn’s ballroom where they will learn an amusing 19thcentury country dance • Carouse in the tavern where they will consume their own concoction (non-alcoholic of course) 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 30

Science & Technology

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Alchemy of Art: An Introduction to Chroma-Chemistry Pure substances and mixtures Knowledge of Elements

Scarborough Museum Making History Now: What’s Your Story? Oral Communications Discover your own important place in making history today. • Learn oral history interview skills and conduct one-on-one interviews with each other • Gather together to cook, share memories and discover your own important place in making history today • Explore old recipes, photographs and other artifacts from the historic house to learn the differences between primary and secondary sources 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 45

Please note: In-Class and full-day versions are available. Contact the museum for prices.

Through an exploration of the science of paint mixing, students will learn the basic chemistry of substances and mixtures. • Discover the historical origins of paint pigments • Experiment with pigments and binders to create various types of paints and colours • Learn about the characteristics of mechanical mixtures and solutions • Organize and create a twodimensional painting, putting the principles of art and design into practice 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

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Grade 8 Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Art Start! Introduction to Art Appreciation

GRADE 8 The Arts DRAMA & DANCE

Montgomery’s Inn Singing of Birds Oral Communications In the magical setting of Montgomery’s Inn your students will come face to face with shadows from the past. This unique theatrein-education participatory drama program explores the joys and struggles of immigrants from two different cultural backgrounds. Students will: • Meet and interact with Rose and Clara, servants at Montgomery’s Inn • Participate in drama activities and group work • Learn about the Underground Railroad, life in 19th-century Canada, the Irish famine, immigration and each other • Experience an award-winning program recognized by Interpretation Canada 5 hours $10.62 plus tax

Min. 30 Max. 35

Scarborough Museum The Fourth Wall Discover the fourth wall. Explore drama techniques, bake cornmeal muffins and learn about the community history of Scarborough. • Learn fourth wall, improvisation and dramatic techniques • Create and perform theatre tableaux • Explore oral histories, art and photo exhibits • Bake in the Victorian kitchen 2 hours $4.65 plus tax 20

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Explore the contemporary art of local and emerging artists on exhibit at the Papermill Art Gallery. • Discover the practice of interpretation and critique • Articulate thoughts and feelings about literal and expressive content • Learn methods of visual interpretation to demonstrate an understanding of information and ideas • Put principles of art and design into practice, creating a twodimensional work of art 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

Using samples and specimens from our pond, students diagnose the health of the Todmorden pond and ecosystems. • Perform biological monitoring by studying macro-invertebrates. • Use scientific tests to perform chemical and temperature monitoring. • Compile data and learn more about pollution sources and other threats to ecosystems • Tour the Todmorden Mills water systems and discover the effects of industrialization on the Valley’s waterways 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Geography

Colborne Lodge High Park Past and Present Themes of Geographic Inquiry Patterns in Human Geography Observe the history and geography of High Park’s landforms during a walk through the south section of the park (rain or shine). • Trace the history of High Park from the glaciers and Lake Iroquois to John and Jemima Howard’s country home • Observe and discuss how people have changed the park environment 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Waterways - Environmental Impact at Todmorden Mills Water Systems

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Fort York National Historic Site First World War and the Canadian Soldier Canada: A Changing Society Canadian History in the 20th Century Students learn about Canada’s contribution to the First World War. • Explore artifacts and an authentic reproduction of a soldier’s uniform and kit • Discover the role of the common soldier during the war. 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Toronto Archives

Grade 8 History continued... Mackenzie House Black Press in Canada West Canada: A Changing Society British North America

Mackenzie House Mackenzie’s Toronto: A Walking Tour Canada: A Changing Society Conflict and Change

Investigate newspapers as mass media while working in a recreated1860s printshop.

Take a walk through the Toronto that William Lyon Mackenzie knew and loved.

• Learn about the abolitionist movement in Toronto to understand why Black residents created their own newspapers • Discuss the work of influential editors Henry and Mary Bibb and Mary Ann Shadd Cary • Create a front page banner and assemble the content as editor of an 1850s newspaper • Compose a “Letter to the Editor” with a steel nib pen • Discover how early newspapers were constructed by typesetting your name and printing a copy of The Provincial Freeman on the 1845 press 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15. Max. 35

Life in the Confederation Era Confederation Canada: A Changing Society Experience daily life in Confederationera Toronto while exploring the home and recreated printshop of Toronto’s famous printer, William Lyon Mackenzie. • Discover the challenge of becoming a printer by typesetting and printing a souvenir copy of an 1860 newspaper • Explore the roles and routines of everyday life in an urban home through artifact-based activities • Learn to write with a steel nib pen and express an opinion about Confederation 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

• Investigate the social and political issues facing Toronto residents from the 1820s to the 1860s • Visit original buildings and locations such as St. Lawrence Hall and Hangman’s Square • Discuss the perils of daily life in the Victorian era, including the impact of the 1830s cholera epidemics 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Politicians! Parties! Plots! Confederation Canada: A Changing Society Discover the politics of Confederation while visiting William Lyon Mackenzie’s home and recreated printshop. • Re-enact the Quebec Conference through role-play as provincial delegates • Examine artifacts and discover common occupations of Confederation-era Torontonians • Use reproduction calling cards to learn about the Fathers of Confederation and the “behind the scenes” gossip of the day • Explore the media’s role in public perception, learn about the importance of newspapers and help print a souvenir poster on the 1845 press 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Spadina Museum Bertie’s Story: A Case in Historical Inquiry Canada: A Changing Society Throughout this program, participants work with the assistance of museum staff, who share their experiences as professionals, to analyse, interpret and communicate historical content. • Explore the school and social life of a boy, 1888-1913 • Experience new technologies developed during his lifetime • Examine archival photographs, documents and artifacts 1.5 hours $4.43 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 60

First World War: A Toronto Family Experience Canada: A Changing Society Students are introduced to the personal experiences of a prominent Toronto family before, during and following the First World War. • Analyse archival material and artifacts • Explore the war contributions of an artilleryman, a nurse and their family at home in Toronto 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 45

Photo Top Left: Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Library and Archives Canada/C029977

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History continued... Zion Schoolhouse Punctual, Diligent and Courteous Canada: A Changing Society Explore the lives of the children who attended this school, became the men who marched off to the First World War and the working women of early 20th-century Toronto. • Examine historical maps and census records • Role-play as a real student who attended Zion Schoolhouse • Investigate original artifacts, reproductions and the school building • Use slates, slate pencils and steel nib pens to learn about changes in technology. 4.5 hour $8.19 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 34

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Scarborough Museum Making History Now: What’s Your Story? Oral Communications Discover your own important place in making history today. • Learn oral history interview skills • Cook, share memories and discover your own important place in making history today • Explore old recipes, photographs and other artifacts from the historic house to learn the differences between primary and secondary sources 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

Min. 12 Max. 45

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TRADITIONS & CELEBRATIONS: SEASONAL FESTIVITIES From mid-November until the holiday break, students may explore the Traditions and Celebrations of early Toronto in the festively decorated City museums. At this time of year, students from all grades discover the magic of holiday traditions in these evocative, historic settings. Holiday season programming can be adapted to meet the needs of any grade. For instance: • Grade 3 students will explore Early Settler celebrations • Grade 7 classes experience December 1837.

Colborne Lodge A Child’s Holiday Experience traditional Christmas celebrations that enchanted children in the 19th century by visiting decorated rooms and engaging in hands-on activities. • Learn about special holiday foods, ornaments and decorative greenery • Enjoy a Christmas treat and cider • Play with 19th-century toys and make an ornament • Hear stories about the Victorian version of Santa Claus and holiday fun 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 30

Holiday Traditions Experience Christmas traditions from the 19th century by viewing decorated rooms and participating in hands-on activities. • Learn about special holiday foods, ornaments and decorative greenery • Enjoy a Christmas treat and cider

• Play with Victorian toys 1 hour $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 45

Gibson House Family Life during the Holidays Experience the roles and responsibilities of family life during the holiday season through hands-on exploration of 19th-century children’s work and play time. • Compare the Gibson children’s family roles and experiences to your own • Work together to make gingerbread • Discover how children helped on the farm while carding sheep’s fleece • Play with 19th-century toys and games and compare an early Scottish family’s holiday traditions to your own 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

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Holiday Preparations Contrast the quiet family observances of a mid-19th-century ScottishCanadian Christmas with the boisterous community celebration of Scottish New Year. • Make gingerbread over the open hearth • Participate in a traditional Scottish “First Footing” ceremony • Play with 19th-century toys and games • Make a gift to take home 2 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 50

Traditions & Celebrations: Seasonal Festivities Gibson Holiday Adventures Early Settlements in Upper Canada Experience the Gibson household as they prepare for the holidays with this activity-packed program. Students immerse themselves into life in the 1850s as they: • Use 19th-century recipes and techniques to prepare and enjoy a mid-day meal, including gingerbread • Learn why the farm kitchen played an important role in the life of an early settler • Play with 19th-century toys and games and compare an early Scottish family’s holiday traditions with your own • Card and spin sheep’s fleece and explore textile production from sheep to mill 3 hour $8.85 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 35

Life during the Holidays on a Willowdale Farm Early Settlements in Upper Canada Through hands-on activities students explore daily routines in an early settler’s farm house. • Contrast the tools of early kitchens against modern technologies while preparing a holiday favourite - gingerbread • Play with toys in the parlour • Compare mid-19th century Scottish holiday traditions with your own experiences • Card and spin sheep’s fleece and explore textile production from sheep to mill 1.5 hour $4.87 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 50

Historic Zion Schoolhouse A Schoolhouse Christmas Join in the fun of preparing for a Schoolhouse Christmas. • Become a 1910 child through role play and imagination • Participate in turn-of-the-century lessons • Prepare a Christmas poem for the school concert • Decorate the classroom with a hand-made ornament and make a gift to take home 4.5 hours $8.19 plus tax

Min. 10 Max. 34

Mackenzie House Victorian Christmas Traditions Discover how everyday life was made more cheerful with festive preparations. • Learn how holiday foods, decorations, music and gettogethers became traditions • Sing-a-long and enjoy a holiday treat and warm mulled cider • Print your own holiday postcards on the 1845 printing press and learn about the history of Christmas cards • Create a thaumatrope as a souvenir 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

An Urban Toronto Christmas Let the seasonal magic unfold as you tour the last home of Toronto’s first mayor, William Lyon Mackenzie, to learn how city-dwellers celebrated in the 1850s.

and share your own • Visit our printshop and learn how greeting cards, newspapers and books were printed on our 1845 printing press 1 hour $4.43 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Montgomery’s Inn Christmas at the Inn You are cordially invited to a Christmas celebration at the Inn. Winter was the time to visit and attend parties in 1840s Canada and the Inn continues this tradition. • Compare 19th-century winter activities, holiday traditions and decorations to your own • Help the cook with Christmas baking in the open hearth kitchen 1.5 hours $3.98 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 35

Scarborough Museum A Victorian Christmas in Scarborough Compare Christmas traditions celebrated in the 1800s with those of early settlers • Learn about early settler foods and gift-giving traditions • Create a traditional Christmas decoration • Observe the science of grinding Christmas spices • Bake a traditional holiday treat 2 hours $5.97 plus tax

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Traditions & Celebrations: Seasonal Festivities Spadina Museum Winter Wonderland Be immersed in an authentic 1920s environment. • Use touch, taste, smell and sounds to experience 1920s winter traditions and their international origins • Share memories of special occasions with your own family • Prepare a 1920s recipe in the historic kitchen • Examine family photos and documents to personalize the experiences of the Austin family 1.5 hours $4.87 plus tax

Holly Jolly Holiday

Todmorden Mills Heritage Site Ghosts of Christmas Past

An in-depth exploration of this 50 room mansion and the winter traditions of 1920s Toronto. • Bake in the historic kitchen • Make a seasonal craft to take home • Explore the 1920s Christmas decorations and compare them with seasonal traditions today 3 hour $7.96 plus tax

Min. 15 Max. 60

Explore how Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol built upon the Victorian tradition of Christmas Eve ghost stories and transformed preindustrial celebrations into today’s popular traditions. • Prepare a traditional treat on the open hearth • Explore the holiday celebrations of the 1840s • Learn the famous dance from Fezziwig’s Christmas Eve party 2 hours $5.31 plus tax

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Parliament interpretive centre Interactive programs for students in Grades 7, 8 and 10 Curriculum links to Grade 7 History – British North America, Conflict and Change, Grade 8 History – Confederation, and Grade 10 Civics – Canadian and World Studies All programs include a tour of the exhibit Foundations & Fire: Early Parliament and the War of 1812 Experience at York. Programs run for 1.5 hours and cost $3 per participant. Teachers, aides and chaperones are free. Lunchroom is available. Call 416-212-8897 or email [email protected] for more information. 265 Front Street East, Toronto www.heritagetrust.on.ca/parliament

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HERITAGE TORONTO: TELLING TORONTO’S STORIES. Moving the Queen’s Wharf lighthouse to Fleet Street, 1929. Photographer: Arthur Beales. Credit: Toronto Port Authority Archives.

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hw y 427

finch avenue dvp

toronto.ca/museums-teachers

gard iner expr essw ay

hw y 427

islin gton aven ue

5

rd

eva

brimley road

nr

d

/historictoronto

@TOhistoricsites

10 Historic Zion Schoolhouse

9 York Museum

8  Todmorden Mills Heritage Site

7  Spadina Museum: Historic House and Gardens

6 Scarborough Museum

5 Montgomery’s Inn

4 Mackenzie House

3 Gibson House Museum

2 Fort York National Historic Site

1 Colborne Lodge

Location detais listed on page 1 inside the Guide or visit toronto.ca/museums/locations

Locations

ki

to ngs

6

hw y 401

finch avenue morningsi de ave