Program Highlights
In this popular program, kids learn about how things were made in pre-industrial Nova Scotia as they make their own traditional crafts. The printing press is featured as an example of technology used in early 19th century Nova Scotia. Students also accompany a Museum interpreter on a tour of the pre-industrial exhibits and use interactive displays to learn about the use of hand tools, simple machines, and water power in manufacturing products.
Curriculum Outcome Links
Grade 2
Outcome 1: Students will describe changes in their lives and their reaction to these changes.
- Discuss learnings, perceptions, ideas about changes and their reactions to changes in their lives through listening, speaking, and creating images
- Ask questions about changes and why they may occur in family or community
Duration
90 minutes
Program Capacity
2 classes (60 students maximum)
1 chaperone for every 5 students
Availability
September – June
Program Outline
Arrival: Bathrooms, hang up coats
10 minutes: Welcome and introduction
Students are divided into small groups to take part in the tour and craft activities, and each group participates in all components of the program.
25 minutes: Tour of Pre-Industrial Gallery
Students tour the Pre-Industrial Gallery and use interactive exhibits to learn how people of the early 1800’s used the technologies of water power and simple machines to do work and make things.
25 minutes: Printing Press activity
Students learn how printing presses were used to create texts and communicate ideas and information. Students then print a bookmark to take home.
25 minutes: Tin Punch activity
Students learn about tinsmithing as a skilled trade by punching a decorative pattern in an aluminium plate.
5 minutes: Conclusion and dismiss
Information and Reservations
To reserve your program, please call: (902) 755-5425 or email andrew.k.phillips@novascotia.ca
Registration will begin in September. We encourage you to book early!