Program Description
In this hands-on program, students meet the calves and cows in the dairy barn. They learn about mammals, discover where milk comes from, and handle old-fashioned dairy equipment. In one of the museum’s classrooms, students transform cream into butter — ready to be spread and tasted!
Consult this Lesson Plan for ideas to extend the learning — and the fun!
MEET THE FARM ANIMALS LESSON PLAN
Curriculum Links
Kindergarten
- Problem Solving and Innovating
Grade 1
- Science and Technology: STEM Skills and Connections – Applications, Connections, and Contributions
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Grade 2
- Science and Technology: STEM Skills and Connections – Applications, Connections, and Contributions
- Science and Technology: Life Systems – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
- Science and Technology: Matter and Energy – Exploring and Understanding Concepts
Grade 3
- Science and Technology: STEM Skills and Connections – Applications, Connections, and Contributions
- Social Studies: Heritage and Identity – Application: Life in Canada – Then and Now
- Social Studies: Heritage and Identity – Understanding Context: Life in Colonial Canadian Communities
Preschool
- Cognitive Development: Thinking Skills
- Physical and Motor Development: Motor Skills
- Physical and Motor Development: Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Elementary Cycle 1:
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Material World – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Living Things – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Living Things – Systems and Interaction
- Geography, History, and Citizenship Education: Knowledge related to change in a society and its territory – Past and present
Elementary Cycle 2
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Material World – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Living Things – Matter
- Mathematics, Science and Technology: Science and Technology – Living Things – Systems and Interaction
- Geography, History, and Citizenship Education: Knowledge related to the organization of a society in its territory – French society in New France around 1645
Teacher Tips
The museum is a demonstration farm, complete with potential hazards. Please advise students accordingly and dress for the outdoors. To prepare for your visit, download the pre-visit information PDF.
Fees
$10 per student. Program allows a maximum of 29 students.* (Note: A minimum fee of $150 will be charged for groups of 15 students or less).
Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the Customer Engagement Team.
*Program includes free admission for the teacher as well as up to a maximum of 7 other adults. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 6 students. Any additional adults not included in the program fee will be required to pay the regular visitor fee at admission and will not be able to participate in the program. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.
Reservations
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
- View all programs at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
- View other programs related to Agriculture, Food
- View other programs for: JK - Grade 3 (Ontario) or Preschool - Elementary Cycle 2 (Quebec)