Program Description
What is our primary source of heat and light? How do the daily and seasonal cycles of the Earth affect everyday life? Students will answer these questions and more with a trip to the museum’s inflatable planetarium. They will discover the technologies that allow Canadians to enjoy our seasons. They will also be introduced to the concepts of heat, light, day, and night, as they explore the changing seasons.
Curriculum Links
ONTARIO
Kidergarten: Belonging and Contributing, Self-Regulation and Well-Being, Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics Behaviours, Problem Solving and Innovating
Grade 1: Science and Technology – Earth and Space Systems: Daily and Seasonal Changes
QUEBEC
Preschool: To construct their understanding of the world
Elementary Cycle 1: Science and Technology – Earth and Space: Systems and Interaction
Teacher Resources
Complete your experience with the A Trip Around the Sun Digital Learning Kit and Museum Mission.
Teacher Tips
Make name tags to help the museum educator build rapport with students. Students may bring a lunch or purchase one from the museum’s café.
Teachers may preview the museum free of charge at any time, by presenting proof of their teaching status at the admission desk.
Consider familiarizing your group with our site with these tips to help plan your visit or by downloading an informational document and a class presentation available below.
DOWNLOAD INFORMATION FOR PLANNING YOUR VISIT
DOWNLOAD THE ORIENTATION PRESENTATION FOR YOUR CLASS
Reference the following chaperone guides during your group's visit for tips on how to engage students with the exhibits.
CHAPERONE GUIDE 5 YEARS AND UNDER
Fees
$9.75 per student.
Includes Museum admission.
A minimum fee of $146.25 will be charged per group.
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Science and Technology Museum
- View other programs related to Earth & Environment, Space, Sciences
- View other programs for: K - Grade 1 (Ontario) or Preschool - Elementary Cycle 1 (Quebec)