The Millet & District Historical Society
School Programs
The Millet & District Historical Society
c/o Millet & District Museum & Exhibit Room
5120 50th Street P.O. Box 178
Millet, Alberta, T0C 1Z0
Index:
1. Elementary School Programs 1a. Booking Details 2. Junior High School Programs 2a. Booking Details 3. Special Veteran's Program 3a. Booking Details
GRADE ONE
Families and Traditions
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Canada Day, birthdays...What do these days have in common? Often families have traditions which are carried out on these special days. Special memories are also linked to certain locations: the kitchen is where holiday cookies are made, the living room is where birthday presents are opened.
During this field study the students will examine artifacts which represent the traditions of various families and discuss their own family traditions, build a model of a room and list family activities which take place in that room, and create a simple role play to understand how family traditions are passed down.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Other Canadian Families
Science Topic C: Building Things
Health Topic B: Relating to Others
Health Topic C: Life Careers
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE TWO
People and Places of Millet
Would you survive without food and water? What about clothing and shelter? And don't you need recreation, entertainment, affection too?
During this field study at The Millet and District Museum and Exhibit Room the students will discover how needs are met in a community. Through a number of activities they will recognize the importance of water, its characteristics, and its uses. They will also have an opportunity to work together to make butter!
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: People Nearby
Science Topic A: Exploration of Liquids
Health Topic C: Life Careers
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE THREE
The Changing Landscape and Lifestyles of Millet
Was Millet the same place 100 years ago as it is today? Why wouldn't Millet have remained the same? This study allows students to discover the answers to these questions for themselves.
The program involves both an in-depth study of local museum artifacts and a hands-on examination of a large collection of rocks and minerals, many from the Millet area. Students will create their own comic strip focusing on stories and memories from Millet's past.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: My Community I in the Past, Present and Future
Science Topic A: Rocks and Minerals
Health Topic A: Self Awareness and Acceptance
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE FOUR
Artifacts and Agents of History
It took a lot of hard work for Millet's pioneers to establish a settlement and to make a living. And yet they managed to find the time for church functions, social gatherings, and family get-togethers. How was this possible?
Technology existed then as it does today. This field study allows the students to examine artifacts from a number of time periods and to build their own tools using wheels, gears, and levers. The students will also hear stories relating to the technology of the day.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Alberta: Its People in History
Science Topic B: Wheels and Levers
Health Topic C: Life Careers
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE FIVE
Interactions and Influences of Millet Development
Lots of Land. Land was the reason that most of Millet's original settlers chose to come to this area. Where did these settlers come from? What did Millet look like when they got off the train or pulled up in their wagon?
By studying artifacts that reflect the connections Millet settlers had with other countries, identifying the natural environment waiting for the settlers as they arrived and evaluating the reasons for settlement, the students will develop the sense that a community is made up of many identities shaped by a variety of influences.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada's Links with Other Countries
Science Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems
Health Topic C: Life Careers
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE SIX
Investigating Rights and Responsibilities in Millet's History
What will I wear today? What will I have for lunch? Should I see a movie or play mini-golf? These are just a few of the simple decisions we make everyday.
During the two world wars there were many important decisions to be made.
Although they were not on the front, the people who remained at home assisted in the war effort in numerous ways. During this field study, the students will use their own decision-making process to discover and understand the decisions made and problems solved by the citizens of Millet.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: Local Government
Science Topic D: Evidence and Investigation
Health Topic A: Self-Awareness and Acceptance
Program Length: 2 hours
1a. BOOKING DETAILS
Booking the Field Study
To make arrangements for your field study, please phone the School Program Co-ordinator @ (780) 387-5558 and provide the following: School name, address, and phone number; Teacher name; Grade; Number of students (maximum 30); and Tentative dates.
Field Study Program Guides
Each program includes three resource guides: an Information Guide, a Teacher Resource Guide, and Student Resources. The Teacher Resource Guide and Student Resources contain pre- and post-field study activities. The guides are sent to the school upon receipt of the $40.00 deposit.
The program guides were compiled by Patricia Shields, M.Ed. Spectra Education.
The Museum has Stairchair access to the lower permanent displays.
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2. Junior High School Programs
GRADE FIVE
Interactions and Influences of Millet Development
Lots of Land. Land was the reason that most of Millet's original settlers chose to come to this area. Where did these settlers come from? What did Millet look like when they got off the train or pulled up in their wagon?
By studying artifacts that reflect the connections Millet settlers had with other countries, identifying the natural environment waiting for the settlers as they arrived and evaluating the reasons for settlement, the students will develop the sense that a community is made up of many identities shaped by a variety of influences.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada's Links with Other Countries
Science Topic E: Wetland Ecosystems
Health Topic C: Life Careers
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE SIX
Investigating Rights and Responsibilities in Millet's History
What will I wear today? What will I have for lunch? Should I see a movie or play mini-golf? These are just a few of the simple decisions we make everyday.
During the two world wars there were many important decisions to be made.
Although they were not on the front, the people who remained at home assisted in the war effort in numerous ways. Students will use their own decision-making process to discover and understand the decisions made and problems solved by the citizens of Millet.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: Local Government
Science Topic D: Evidence and Investigation
Health Topic A: Self-Awareness and Acceptance
Program Length: 2 hours
GRADE SEVEN
Cultures and History in Millet
Because Canada is a country made up of people from many countries, we celebrate our cultural diversity and heritage.
By participating in this field study, the students will have an opportunity to use artifacts and evidence from the display exhibit to collect information around the concepts of communication, beliefs/values, socialization and roles, to develop a community tree to show the cultural origins of Millet's early settlers, and to discuss how different cultural origins affected the building and development of Millet.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada: A Bilingual and Multicultural Country
Science Topic 2: Structure and Design
Health Topic III: Life Careers
Program Length: 1 1/2 hours
GRADE EIGHT
Layers of History
Between 1860 and 1913, over 4 million newcomers settled the West. In 1913 alone, 400,000 new immigrants came to Canada. Many of these new immigrants followed the railway west.
During this field study, the students will work together to investigate lifestyles during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Using archival sources of information, the students will consider how the settlement of Millet represented other settlement patterns in the Canadian west. They will also use maps to draw conclusions about the effect of the railroad and the settlement of land on the development of Millet.
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic B: Canada: History to the Twentieth Century
Science Topic 4: The Earth's Crust
Health Topic I: Self-Awareness and Acceptance
Program Length: 1 1/2 hours
GRADE NINE
Technology and Change in Millet's History
Technology has an important impact on our quality of life today. But quite often we forget that technology played an equally important role in the lives of the settlers. People have always been creatively inventing ways to improve the way they live and the way they work.
By identifying and collecting information on artifacts that represent different technologies, by looking at archival sources of information relating to the technology used in farming and agriculture, and by creating a simple diagram of a working model of an invention patented by a member of Millet's community in the past, the students will discover the significance of technology in Millet's past.
Tie-In:
Science Topic 6: Environmental Quality
Health Topic I: Self-Awareness and Acceptance
Program Length: 1 1/2 hours
2a. BOOKING DETAILS
Booking the Field Study
To make arrangements for your field study, please phone the School Program Co-ordinator @ (780) 387-5558 and provide the following: School name, address, and phone number; Teacher name; Grade; Number of students (maximum 30); and Tentative dates.
Cost
$2.50 per student per program with a minimum of $40.00 (includes program guides). G.S.T. exempt.
Field Study Program Guides
Each program includes three resource guides: an Information Guide, a Teacher Resource Guide, and Student Resources. The Teacher Resource Guide and Student Resources contain pre- and post-field study activities. The guides are sent to the school upon receipt of the $40.00 deposit.
The program guides were compiled by Patricia Shields, M.Ed., Spectra Education
The Museum has Stairchair access to the lower permanent displays.
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3. Special Veteran's Program
I Remember, Millet Remembers, Canada Remembers
Note: Each Field Study is 1 hour in length.
GRADE ONE
Families During the War
Imagine how you would feel if someone in your family went away for a long period of time. How do think families felt when a family member went away to fight in the war?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic B: My Family
GRADE TWO
Meeting Needs During the War
Think of some examples of the types of jobs people do in their community. How might these jobs change when there is an emergency? How did the jobs that people had during the War years meet their needs?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: People Nearby
Health Theme 3: Life Careers
GRADE THREE
People from the Past in my Community
How do you contribute to your community to make it a better place to live? Many individuals from Millet's community served in the wars to make their community and country a better place. Who were these people?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: My Community in the Past, Present, and Future
GRADE FOUR
World War II in Alberta
How did lifestyles change in Alberta during World War II? Life was very different for the soldiers who left their homes to fight. What was it like? And what about the people who contributed to the war from the homefront? How did their lives change?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic B: Alberta: Its People in History
GRADE FIVE
Canada's Role in the World Wars
What would you do if a friend was in trouble and asked for your help? How would you respond? Canada fought in the world wars with Britian. How did Millet contribute to Canada's war effort?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada's Links with Other Countries
GRADE SIX
Making Decisions During the World Wars
Democracy was the reason Canada fought in the World Wars. But what is democracy? Did the World Wars positively or negatively affect democracy?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic A: Local Government
GRADE SEVEN
Contributions during the World Wars
Think of ways in which different cultural groups add to lifestyles in Canada today. During the World Wars, people experienced a new and different way of life. The World Wars also caused some permanent changes. How did Canada's contributions to the World Wars impact our way of life?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada: A Bilingual and Multicultural Country
GRADE EIGHT
Remembering Contributions
What does it mean to make a commitment to something important? What would be the reasons for making a commitment? How did Millet make a commitment to and contribute to Canada's growth as a nation?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic B: Canada's History to the Twentieth Century
GRADE NINE
Technological Advances During Wartime
The World Wars had considerable impact on technological advances. How did technology change and develop during the World Wars? What were some of the reasons for the changes?
Tie-In:
Social Studies Topic C: Canada Responding to Change
3a. BOOKING DETAILS
Booking the Field Study
To make arrangements for your field study, please phone the School Program Co-ordinator @ (780) 387-5558 and provide the following: School name, address, and phone number; Teacher name; Grade; Number of students (maximum 30); and Tentative dates.
Cost
$1.00 per student per program with a minimum of $20.00 (includes program guides). G.S.T. exempt.
Field Study Program Guides
Each program includes a Resource Guide which contains pre- and post-field study activities. The guide is sent to the school upon receipt of the $20.00 deposit.
The program guides were compiled by Patricia Shields, M.Ed., Spectra Education
The Museum has Stairchair access to the lower permanent displays.
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