Home School Days
Digging History
Location: Learning Centre, Fort Calgary
Length: 1 hr 30 minutes
Uncover the story of Calgary’s only National Historic Site from 1875 to the
present with a hands-on archaeological dig. Sharpen your historical and critical
thinking skills by interpreting real artifacts and record your evidence through
description, measuring and drawing.
Building Calgary
Location: Learning Centre, Fort Calgary
Length: 1 hr 30 minutes
Work as a community to build a child-size log cabin as you discover the building
methods and tools used in the development of our city. Discover the roles of
early citizens of Calgary through primary sources, archival photographs, models,
costumes and more!
Museum Scavenger Hunt and Film
Location: Interpretive Centre and Theatre, Fort Calgary
Length: 1 hr and 30 minutes
Watch our award-winning film in the replica Palace theatre and learn about the
history of Calgary. Then self-guide with your adult supervisor to complete a
curriculum-based scavenger hunt within the interpretive centre. Your reading,
writing, drawing and observation skills will be put to the test!
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HOME SCHOOL DAYS November 22 Home School Day has been cancelled. Pre-Registration for April 3, 2008 is required and must be received no later than March 17, 2008 |