School Programs at the Archives
The goal of our programs is to give students an inside look at the broad range of information available at the City of Edmonton Archives, and to help them use this information to further their understanding of the curriculum. All of our programs include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives designed to help students gain a better understanding of the value of historical documents and how they are preserved and protected. Examples of original materials such as maps, photographs, memoirs, or scrapbooks will also be examined. The Archives' location within the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre allows for optional add-ons to the basic program, such as visits to the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum or the Telephone Historic Centre, or research time in the Archives reference room; programs can be adapted to your needs.
All programs are 2 hours in length and are available year round.
In order to book these programs, please refer to the Attractions booking page, or call 780-442-1442
Weird and Wonderful Edmonton Gr. 2 - 3
Elephants stampeding down Jasper Avenue? Moose-drawn carriages?! Edmonton's history sure is interesting! Students will examine historic photographs and learn stories about some of the wackier parts of Edmonton's past. Through doing so, student's will explore the ways that changing technology and transportation have shaped Edmonton's unique identity. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation for historic resources with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives, experiencing Edmonton's rich history through the documents of its past. This program (if occurring on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) can include an optional visit to the Telephone Historical Centre, where students will learn about how the telephone changed the face of communication.
Fee: $80 + $20 extra to visit the
Telephone Historic centre
Edmonton: Building a City Gr. 4
How do Edmonton's buildings and art reflect the stories of its inhabitants? Examining photos, journal entries, newspaper clippings and other primary sources of information, students will learn about Edmonton's public art and architecture, and how these aspects of the built environment depict Edmonton's exciting past. Students will discover how aboriginals, fur traders, pioneers and politicians have helped shape our city, and will create their own works of art, illustrating their understanding of Edmonton's current identity. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation for historic resources through taking a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives, experiencing Edmonton's rich history through the documents of its past.
Fee: $80
Booms and Crashes Gr. 5
How do economic booms and crashes affect people's daily lives? Through examining archival materials such as photographs, newspaper clippings and maps, students will work together to create a massive storyboard chronicling Edmonton's economic history. Students will learn about how economic events have shaped Edmonton as a city by relating these events to their present-day lives. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation for historic resources through taking a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives, experiencing Edmonton's rich history through the documents of its past.
Fee: $80
Debating Edmonton's Past and Present Gr. 5 - 6
How would YOU feel if chocolate bar prices skyrocketed or if girls couldn't run for student council? After using archival documents and photographs to examine either how children from Edmonton protested increasing chocolate bar prices in the 1940s or how the Famous Five fought for the rights of women, students will engage in a debate based on their findings. Students will discover how Edmontonians have participated in democratic decision-making for many years, and how their actions have shaped the way the city looks today. Additionally, students will gain an appreciation for historic resources with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives, experiencing Edmonton's rich history through the documents of its past.
Fee: $80
Photograph School Kit Gr. 1 – 6
Bring history to school! Use photographs to introduce your students to a variety of historical topics such as technology, agriculture, recreation, transportation, and more. Students can respond to what they see in the photographs in a multitude of ways, including writing journal entries, creating art, or conducting further historical research.
Location: In your classroom
Fee: $20/week kit rental fee
(damage deposit required)
For more information:
Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre
Located South of Royal Alexandra Hospital, just West of Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
10440 108 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5H 3Z9
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm
Wed: 8:30am-8pm
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| Fax | 780-496-8732 |
| cms.archives@edmonton.ca |
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