After participating in our educational program, we ask that the teachers fill out a program evaluation form. Click on the icon in the right column to open the file and print it. We appreciate your help.
Students:
This program provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to become engaged, active, informed and ultimately, responsible citizens. It helps students develop their sense of self, and a sense of belonging in their community, by stepping back into time. The program provides history of the area reflecting our heritage, and recognizing how citizenship and identity are shaped over time.
This program is ``inquiry-based/ interdisciplinary subject”, that draws upon history, fostering students` understanding of who they are, what they want to become, and the society in which they live. It further promotes an understanding of how our environment became what it is today, and how history contributes to a better comprehension of contemporary realities.
Our new educational program also aims to engage students in active inquiry, as well as critical and creative thinking. We hope the students will apply historical skills to bring meaning to their lives, and reflect upon what they have learned throughout the program. Overall, the program provides a foundation of learning experiences that address critical aspects of societies and its applications. The dynamic relationship between citizenship and identity forms the basis for skills and learning outcomes.
Our Educational Program is entirely based on Alberta Learning Specific Outcomes. We offer classes in both, English and French. Furthermore, we have developed a Native Cultural Program, and keep-on adding components to it. We invite teachers and parents to contact us for more information.
Teachers:
- Activities developed using Village themes.
- Class preparation completed by the Society.
- Evaluation based on specific outcomes from Alberta Learning.
- Most supplies provided by the Society.
- For more information, contact us.
Education Programmes
Program: $80.00 per day, per class. Ratio 1-8 (1 adult per 8 children). Free for teachers and chaperones. For every chaperone over the ratio, the cost is $6.00 per adult. All adults/teachers/chaperones MUST get involved and participate actively in ALL programs. It is forbidden for children to run freely throughout the Village; students must be escorted and supervised at all times.
We offer a one night Sleepover Program at $50.00/per child:
The program offers the following:
- All meals including dinner on the day of arrival, evening snacks and breakfast the following morning.
- Curriculum based activities.
Our program provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that enable them to become engaged, active, informed and ultimately, responsible citizens. The Program helps students develop their sense of self, and a sense of belonging in their community by stepping back into time. Our supervision ratio is 1 adult per 8 children (1-8); any adult over the ratio must pay a fee of $20.00 covering all meals. Teachers participate for free.
Courses/Pricing
Group leaders must download the contract below, fill it out, sign and send/fax it to Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village prior to arrival at the Village. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your program.
Please note:
All programs must be booked in advance
Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to program
Adult supervision is required for all programs
Late arrivals may result in the loss or alteration of your program
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Elementary classes-Social Studies- Citizenship-Belonging and Connecting-Alberta: The Land, Histories and Stories-Natives Studies and Political Sciences (grades: k-6)
These programs emphasize a strong sense of identity and self-esteem. Students explore the past and connect it to the present. We also offer grades 4-6 Science programs with hands-on activities.
Junior High classes-Social Studies, Science, Arts and Language Art Programs (grades 7-9), students compare the past to the present.
From the oil industry to research and technology, and from drawing pictures to writing essays, students experience "learning" in a whole new way. All programs meet specific outcomes from Alberta Learning.
Senior High School classes-Fine Arts, Language Art and Science programs (grades 10-12).
Students have access to the Village archives for research. Furthermore, we offer presentations on Climat Change and Global Warming. When possible, we invite guest speakers to discuss these issues. We also offer political topics from World War 2 to the controversy of war on Terrorism. Students learn to discern between biased and genuine information. We have a presentation about ocean conservation. Fine Arts teachers are welcome to the Village. Students combine history with Art which results in a whole new experience where L.A. and Art become one.
Contact us and send us your fax number so we can forward the application forms to you as soon as possible
Phone: 403-627-3684 / Fax: 403-627-5850 mail.kbpv@gmail.com
At Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, teachers use the Fishburn School Heritage Building to instruct their students. On the first day, the entire day is covered by the museum staff. On the following days, mornings are supervised by teachers; you use this time to cover YOUR curriculum and lesson plans. The museum staff takes over in the afternoon, after lunch. Our activities follow your morning lessons. For this reason, we like to plan your visit ahead of time; planning is a cooperative effort. We meet with you before your visit to discuss the program, and make decisions together; we can conduct this meeting over the telephone or in person if your are located in our area. After reviewing the information below, you will find it easier to plan your visit with us. For more information about the schedule, contact us.
All activities are designed to meet the following objectives from Alberta Learning:
SOCIAL STUDIES: Kindergarten: Being Together = I Belong
Kindergarten emphasizes a strong sense of identity and self-esteem and is a student’s introduction to citizenship. Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the characteristics and interests that unite members of communities and groups. We offer a package with all activities provided by the museum's staff. The package includes an evaluation form for the teacher.
Click on the Kindergarten icon in the right column >> to view/or print the evaluation form.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Grades 1-2: Citizenship: Belonging and Connecting
My World: Home, School, Community; Moving Forward with the Past. A Community in the Past. Grade 1 students will see themselves as part of the larger world. They will have opportunities to share their personal stories and explore traditions and symbols that are reflected in their groups or communities. They will enhance their understanding of the diverse needs of others and how they can contribute as individuals to the well-being of the groups to which they belong. Click on the icon below to view/or print the evaluation form.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Grades 3: Citizenship:Connecting with the World
Grade 3 provides opportunities to explore the defining and diverse nature of communities around the world. The Alberta Curriculum calls for the exploration of four diverse communities around the world. However we, at the museum, can only offer two (2) communities because we are limited by time. The contemporary communities examined will be drawn from 2 of the 4 following countries: India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. Which 2 will be announced soon. Students will inquire into how geographic, social, cultural and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in the world. Students will enrich their awareness and appreciation of how people live in other places. Their understanding of global citizenship will be further developed and they will recognize Canada’s involvement in other parts of the world.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Grades 4: Alberta: The Land, Histories and Stories
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging. Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Alberta has grown and changed over time. Click on the icon below to view/or print the evaluation form.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Grades 5: Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada / Canada: Shaping an Identity
Social studies provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to become engaged, active, informed and responsible citizens. Grade 5 students will examine how the ways of life of peoples in Canada are integral to Canadian culture and identity. As they reflect upon the stories of diverse Aboriginal, French, British and immigrant experiences in Canada over time, students will develop a sense of place and an awareness of how these multiple stories contribute to students’ sense of citizenship and identity.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Grades 6: Meeting Human Needs/Local Government
This study focuses on the involvement of the individual at the local government, and an awareness of the needs met by the local government. The emphasis will be on local government only, with examples of municipal issues in Pincher Creek. Students will have hands-on activities in Social Studies, Art and Language Arts.
School Schedules
ONE DAY PROGRAM:
The entire day is planned by our staff, in cooperation with the teacher.
TWO TO FIVE DAY PROGRAMS:
FIRST DAY:
9:00am-11:30am
Orientation, and guided tour of the Village.
11:30am-12:30pm
Lunch and recess.
12:30pm-3:00pm
Introduction to the program and activities. At 3:00pm, clean-up/ departure.
SUBSEQUENT DAYS:
8:30am-9:30am
Our curator, Farley Wuth, goes to school every morning (for local schools only), to pick-up the class and give students historical guided tours of Pincher Creek, on the way to the museum.
9:30am-11:30pm
Teacher's own lesson plans and instructions for the duration of the morning.
11:30pm-12:30pm
Lunch and recess.
12:30pm-3:00pm
Activities planned by the Village's staff in cooperation with the teacher. At 3:00pm, clean-up and departure time.
Take note that there will be short recesses in mid-mornings and mid-afternoons
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village
