Blanket Exercise for Schools - Arts and Heritage St. Albert

Blanket Exercise for Schools

Division: I + II + III + IV

Location: Little White School

Duration: 1-1.5 hours

Activity/Products:

  • The program is an interactive way to learn more about Canadian history, particularly the First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives that have not been regularly taught or discussed. The script has been updated to include local history in partnership with Michif Cultural Connections. DIV I Blanket Exercises are 1 hour and DIV II + III + IV are 1.5 hours.

Volunteers: N/A

Program Delivery:
  • (2005) Grade 2 Social Studies: 2.1.1 value oral history and stories as ways to learn about the land
  • (2005) Grade 2 Social Studies: 2.2.1 appreciate how stories of the past connect individuals and communities to the present
  • (2005) Grade 2 Social Studies: 2.2.3 appreciate the importance of collaboration and living in harmony
  • (2005) Grade 4 Social Studies: 4.2.1 recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple perspectives on past and present events. Recognize the presence and influence of diverse Aboriginal peoples as inherent to Alberta’s culture and identity.
  • (2005) Grade 5 Social Studies: 5.2.1 appreciate the complexity of identity in the Canadian context
  • (2005) Grade 5 Social Studies: 5.3.2 Why were Aboriginal peoples excluded from negotiations surrounding Confederation?
  • (2024 Draft Documents) Pages 3,4,5,9, 10,12, 13, 14, 15, 21, 25, 28
  • Scheduling Requirements:
    Schools must schedule a minimum of two programs on the same day with a lunch break in between. If booking three programs in one day, the school must provide a designated room for classes to rotate through for the full day. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your in-school program request if these requirements are not met.

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Teacher Feedback

My students loved the field trip. There is a good mix of teaching about the history and hands-on activities.

Holy Cross SchoolGr 2, “My School – Past and Present” at Little White School and “Work and Play” at St. Albert Grain Elevators

Perfect project to complement our learning in Science.

Wild Rose SchoolGr 3, “Metamorphosis” clay program - Art Gallery of St. Albert, St Albert Place Studios

The presentation was engaging and informative. It fit in wonderfully with our kindergarten curriculum and was a positive and meaningful experience for my students.

Windsor Park SchoolKinder, “I Belong” in-school Museum program

These were valuable and engaging programs for the students. They enjoyed learning a new skill and at the river lots they were encouraged to think critically and reflect carefully.

Leo Nickerson SchoolGr 5, “Learning from the Land” at the River Lots

My students loved it and couldn't wait to go home and show their creations!

Ecole HillgroveGr 5, “Needle Felted Owl” – Art Gallery of St. Albert, St Albert Place Studios

This program was fantastic. The students loved the opportunity to be in council chambers.

Albert Lacombe SchoolGr 6, “History of Local Government” Museum program

I have done clay projects with you for as long as I can remember. Once again, everything was AMAZING! We have a new grade partner this year who had never been, and she absolutely loved it! The instructors are always excellent, They explain and guide the students in manageable chunks to make it easy for the kids to follow along. I love that you allow extra parents to come and assist. I especially like that the projects are always connected to the curriculum! Thanks again.

Bishop David MotiukGr 3, “Nunavut Kayaks” Clay Program

The Peru and Indigenous Peoples of Canada program perfectly connected Gr 3 Social Studies content with some Gr 4 Social Studies content. We had lots to talk about after.

Lynnwood SchoolGr 3/4, “Peru and the Aboriginal People of Canada” Museum program

The instructor was amazing. She engaged the students in the Métis culture. The activity was hands on and informative.

St. Edmund SchoolGr 4 “Metis Contemporary Beading” Gallery Indigenous In-School Program

Amazing program with a knowledgeable instructor who engaged my students and me too! Thanks so much for offering this field trip.

Connections for LearningGr 3 “Tipi As Home” – Museum Program