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AgVenture: From Sheep to Sweater

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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
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901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
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AgVenture: From Sheep to Sweater

A group of young children touch a sheep's fleece displayed on a table.
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Bring the museum experience to your classroom with the AgVenture mobile education program.

Programs are adapted based on grade level.
Kindergarten to Grade 4 (ON) | Preschool to Elementary Cycle 2 (QC)

Program Description

What is a sheep? What are the responsibilities of shepherds and sheepdogs? How did pioneers turn a sheep’s fleece into clothing? This flexible program allows your students to explore the properties of wool through fun activities.

Consult this Educational Activity Kit for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!
FROM SHEEP TO SWEATER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY KIT

Curriculum Links

Ontario

Science and Technology 
Kindergarten: Problem Solving and Innovating
Grades 1, 2 and 4: STEM Skills and Connections
Grade 1: Life Systems: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things
                Structures and Mechanisms: Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures
Grade 2: Life Systems: Growth and Changes in Animals
Grade 4: Life Systems: Habitats and Community

Social Studies 
Grade 3: Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, 1780–1850

Quebec

Preschool: To construct his/her understanding of the world
Mathematics, Science and Technology — Science and Technology
Elementary Cycle 1: To explore the world of science and technology
Elementary Cycle 2: To make the most of scientific and technological tools, objects and procedures

Social Sciences: Geography, History, and Citizenship Education
Elementary Cycle 1: To construct his/her representation of space, time, and society
Elementary Cycle 2: To interpret changes in a society and its territory

Fees

$270 for first two programs* 
$60 for each additional program 
(consecutive with the same theme)

Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the Customer Engagement Team.

Reservations

*Please contact us about pricing for locations outside of a 50 km radius from the museum.

Booking requests can be made through the School Programs Reservation Request Form.

You can also connect directly with our Customer Engagement Team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

Program Details

AGRICULTURE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Grade Level:
JK - Grade 4 (Ontario), Preschool - Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec).
Fee
$270 for first two programs* $60 for each additional program (consecutive with the same theme)
Duration
40 minutes
Dates Offered
November 6, 2023 to March 29, 2024
Max Group Size
30
Program Location
At Your School
  • View all programs at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
  • View other programs related to Agriculture
  • View other programs for: JK - Grade 4 (Ontario) or Preschool - Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)

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About Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Located on a national heritage site, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city.
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa ON K2C 3K1
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613-991-3044
1-866-442-4416
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    • Venue Rentals
    • Travelling Exhibitions
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    • Group Visits
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    • Host a Program
    • Virtual Field Trips
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      • At the Museum
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      • Browse all Educational Programs
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      • Online Resources for Science at Home
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