Secondary Education Programming

Secondary Program Inquiry Form

Dates Available: Year round

(unless stated otherwise)

 

Group Size:

Minimum charge of 10 students

Maximum 75 (unless stated otherwise)

 

Educators + One chaperone free per 10 students

*Please note that the format of our Education Programming has changed, if you do not see what you have done before please contact us and we can recommend a program for you.

 

 

General Tour

Students explore how changes in the climate and environment affected the culture and technology of the Ontario’s First Nations.

1.5 hrs: Includes hands-on artifact activity

$4.25/student

 

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 9 Native Studies – Expressing Aboriginal Cultures

Grade 10 Native Studies – Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Grade 11 General Social Science - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Grade 12 Canada: History, Identity and Culture - Communities: Local, National, Global, Aboriginal Peoples

  

First Nations’ & the War of 1812 add-on

The War of 1812 was a defining event in Canada’s history; with it’s 200th anniversary we are offering this special 30 mins. presentation  exploring the role Canada’s First Nations played.

30mins:  Can be added on to our General Tour  ($1/student), substituted in another program, or as part of an outreach program. 

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 9 Native Studies – Expressing Aboriginal Cultures

Grade 10 Native Studies – Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

 

Life in a Longhouse - $10

(Full day only, available year round)

Maximum of 35 students

This hands-on program will explore the everyday life of the 16th century Attawandaron who lived in the Lawson Village.  Students will learn and prepare samples of traditional foods, such as Three Sisters soup and   bannock, play traditional games, and more!

$10/student (4 hrs.)

 

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 9 Native Studies – Expressing Aboriginal Cultures

Grade 10 Native Studies – Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Grade 11 General Social Science - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Grade 12 Canada: History, Identity and Culture - Communities: Local, National, Global, Aboriginal Peoples

 
Outreach Programming

Outreach programs focusing on the First Nations of Ontario and Ontario Archaeology are available, or you can work with us to design your own program.

1.5 hour programs for up to 30 students: $100 + mileage.($1 added per extra student)

Please contact for more information.

 

 

Archaeologist for a Day  -  Secondary  ($15.00)
(Currently unavailable)

Full day only, available approx. April-October

Maximum of 30 students

Discover what it’s like to be an archaeologist! Students will learn archaeological methods and will participate in an excavation. This program will also include handling real artifacts, gallery and site tour and more! Program runs rain or shine.

Note: archaeological excavation is conducted on the Lawson site with a licensed archaeologist $15/student (4 hrs)

Curriculum Connections:

Grade 9 Native Studies – Expressing Aboriginal Cultures

Grade 10 Native Studies – Aboriginal Peoples in Canada

Grade 11 General Social Science - Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

Grade 12 Canada: History, Identity and Culture - Communities: Local, National, Global, Aboriginal Peoples