Microscopes provide our senses with information to reveal hidden worlds that are otherwise too small to detect. Students will examine micro worlds of everyday objects under a live video feed of the museum’s digital microscope. They will get to choose from a wide variety of objects to visualize. They will then test their knowledge of micro worlds in a fun game!
This program is virtual via Zoom. We have implemented the following measures to ensure that our virtual programming is safe and secure:
- Waiting room to prevent uninvited guests from joining the meeting
- Controls in place to control if and when students can chat and share content
- End-to-end encryption to ensure proper security
- Recording of program is not permitted by any party
Curriculum links
This program will cover the following curriculum-related topics and themes across a range of grade levels. The content can be adapted based on the needs of the group, and the items viewed can be selected to align with your current classroom focus.
| Living Things | Matter |
|---|---|
| Characteristics Physical characteristics of plants and animals. Uses of Living Things Products produced from plants and animals. Structures Structures in nature. |
Properties of materials Observable characteristics and properties of materials. Changes in matter Physical and chemical changes. Mixtures and solutions Observable differences in mixtures and solutions. Solubility. |
| Earth and Space | Light |
| Seasonal Changes Properties of seasonal items. Earth Materials Properties of rocks and minerals. Components of soil. |
Properties of Light Characteristics and properties of light that are fundamental to the use of a microscope. Behaviour of Light Reflection and refraction in a microscope to produce magnification. |
Teacher tips
An educator from the museum will connect with your classroom using videoconferencing software. Through your web camera and the chat feature, the educator will see and interact with the students throughout the session.
We request that the organizer of the virtual field trip provides our educator with a meeting link at least one week before the program. See the attached document for tips and tricks for connecting with your class.
Planning your Virtual Field Trip (PDF)
After you book your program, we will provide information about the program set up and any supplies you/your students will need to maximize your experience.
Fee
$135
We request a maximum of 30 students or one classroom per session, in order maximize the educator’s ability to interact with your students.
Reservations
Booking requests can be made through our Online Reservation Request Form.
You can also connect directly to our Customer Relations team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416
Did you know we now offer Virtual Field Trips live from the Museum?
Our “Movement and Machines: It’s Simple!” program will “lift” your class up, in more ways than one!
Transcript
00:00 Virtual Field trips: Streamed from the museums to you
00:08 Are you looking to lift your class up with an exciting virtual field trip?
00:18 Movement and Machines: It’s Simple, is one of many awesome programs to choose from.
00:24 Book your program today.
00:31 Ingenium logo, IngeniumCanada.org
Program Details
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