I Belong
Division: Pre-K, K, Div 1
Location: Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert, AB. (view on Google Maps)
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Activity/Products:
- Kindergarten Socials Studies – Students will learn about Métis culture, traditions and histories through objects-based learning, storytelling, music, and a craft. Students will participate in a sharing circle and reflect on the communities that they belong to. They will learn about the Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Site as it relates to the history of St. Albert and surrounding region.
- This program allows time for a snack break at the teacher’s request. Teachers can request Bannock be provided for this program.
Volunteers: 4–6 recommended
Additional information for In-School programs: N/A
- Social Studies - Students examine how belonging is supported within groups and communities.
- Social Studies - People can build positive relationships within groups and communities in various ways, for example; • showing respect • being curious • celebrating cultural events • learning about other people and places • building connections across cultures • collaborating
- Social Studies - Relationships and shared experiences within groups and communities can help members develop a sense of belonging.
- Social Studies - Belonging develops from being part of groups and communities.
- Social Studies – Children explore expressions of traditions, cultures and histories.
- Social Studies – Traditions are beliefs and behaviours that are passed down through generations, for example, celebrations, ceremonies, holidays, foods, music, activities, stories.
- Social Studies – Histories are records of events that happened in the past (family history, personal history).
- Social Studies – Traditions, cultures and histories can build understanding of self and others.
- Social Studies – Share traditions, cultures, languages and histories of personal or family significance.
- 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.
Perfect project to complement our learning in Science.
The presentation was engaging and informative. It fit in wonderfully with our kindergarten curriculum and was a positive and meaningful experience for my students.
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.
My students loved it and couldn't wait to go home and show their creations!
This program was fantastic. The students loved the opportunity to be in council chambers.
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.
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.
The instructor was amazing. She engaged the students in the Métis culture. The activity was hands on and informative.
Amazing program with a knowledgeable instructor who engaged my students and me too! Thanks so much for offering this field trip.