Wetaskiwin and District Museum
Program Title: Alberta's People in History
Category: Cultural history
Program Keywords: Native people, homestead settlement, the Great Depression
Grade Levels: Grade 4
Program Outline: Students can investigate the Native people's way of life before the
coming of the Europeans, discover a homestead settlement with all its various functions, and
learn what changes Albertans had to make in order to cope with the conditions during the
Great Depression. This may include a log house construction demonstration, object name
hand-out, butter-making, candle-making, paper-making, spinning, or ice-cream making.
Program Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Cost of Program: $0.50 per student for basic tour, an additional $0.50 per student if
a special event, such as ice-cream making, butter-making, candle-making, or paper-making is
ordered. Supervisors and adults are free.
Maximum Group Size: 30
Adult/Student Ratio: Approximately 6 students with each tour guide, accompanied by a
teacher or supervisor.
Program Materials: All materials provided
Pre/Post Trip Materials: Hand-outs on the Legend of Wetaskiwin will be given to each
student. In-class study kits are also available on the Great Depression.
Booking Requirements: Book 2 weeks in advance. 2 day notification on any
cancellations is required.
Phone Number for Bookings: (403) 352-0227
Additional Notes: Teachers may request special tours specific to curriculum which will
be accommodated whenever possible.
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