Come and be a part of our exciting new educational program linked to our special exhibit, Game Play! Students will have the chance to explore the Game Play and Discovery Hall exhibits, engage in a range of interactive activities, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind board game. Additionally, they will experience traditional Blackfoot games and learn about their history and importance from Blackfoot Interpreter, Blanche Bruised Head Pah’sikowawah’ka (Slow Walker).

o   Kindergarten to Grade 6

• Note: The board game requires some reading to play and it is required that classes from lower grades bring adult volunteers (1 adult per 5 students minimum) to assist with this and other aspects of the program. The teacher and Galt staff person can count towards this volunteer ratio.

o   90 minute program.

o   Available for booking on select days/times while the exhibit runs (October 19, 2024-March 2, 2025).  Please see online calendar for available days and time slots. Please note the program is not available for booking in December.

o   We can only accommodate one class (maximum of 30 students) per scheduled opening.

o   $65/class

o   If you have any questions please contact Janae Redgrave at 403-320-4248 or Janae.redgrave@galtmuseum.com

 

Curriculum Connections

The program addresses learning objectives found in the English Language Arts, Physical Education and Wellness, and Social Studies curriculums.

The program addresses the following curriculum objectives:

• English Language Arts curriculum objectives related to oral traditions and stories found across the grades.

 

Physical Education and Wellness

Kindergarten

·       Participate in a variety of physical activities and games.

·       Demonstrate respect for others during physical activity.

Grade 1

·       Participate in a variety of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit physical activities and games.

Grade 2

·       Participate in physical activity in a variety of contexts to improve well-being.

Grade 3

·       Investigate how tactics in First Nations, Métis, or Inuit physical activities and games help develop skills for everyday life.

 Grade 4

·       Strategies and tactics used in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit games honour place and can be understood through the sharing of generational knowledge.

Grade 5

·       Participate in physical activities that are available and accessible within local communities.

Grade 6

·       First Nations, Métis, and Inuit physical activities and games provide opportunities to develop and enhance skill through engagement in unique and diverse movement patterns.

 

Social Studies

•  K.1.2 Appreciating the unique characteristics, interests, gifts and talents of others by appreciating their stories and oral traditions

•  1.1.1 Values themselves and others as unique individuals by appreciating multiple points of view, languages, cultures and experiences

• 2.2.2 Appreciating how Aboriginal people have influenced the development of our community

• 3.1.1 Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities

• 4.2 and 5.2 Understanding the stories, histories and people of Alberta and Canada