Virtual Education Programs
Take your students on a virtual field trip at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. Until we can welcome you back for in-person field trips, we are developing online resources to help you enliven learning.
New Fall Programs
New season brings new programs. Join us for the following exciting and time-limited programs.
For more information or to book an online visit contact our Education Coordinator, Michael van Huisseling at mvanhuisseling@regionofwaterloo.ca or call 226-338-2103
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NEW - Amazing Pollinators (Oct – Dec)
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 Recommended Grades: 2, 3, 4, 6+ Science and Technology
This limited time exhibit program will have students investigate the magical way that animals and plants work together to ensure we have food to eat. Engaging activities and thought-provoking exploration, whether In-Person or Live-Online, will have your students thinking through some important topics in the Science curriculum.
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| NEW – White Questions. Black Answers. With Grace Ibrahima (Oct – Dec) |
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Inspiring author and speaker, Grace Ibrahima, is passionate about eliminating racism and ignorance. Grace is open to answering any questions young people have but may be afraid to ask, as she endeavors to break down barriers and walk together as friends. Grace will be joined in answering questions by Dr. Rick Csiernik, Professor School of Social Work, King’s University College at Western University.
This unique pilot program will select a limited number of classes to participate, and will require teachers to express how they will use the opportunity to promote further positive outcomes.
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Grade 6 Social Studies – Communities in Canada: Past and PresentLive-Online Classroom Visits
Bringing the museum to your classroom. We are taking the very best of our onsite education programs and activities and offering 30 minute virtual programs to engage your students.
For more information or to book an online visit contact our Education Coordinator, Michael van Huisseling at mvanhuisseling@regionofwaterloo.ca or call 226-338-2103
| Baskets Full of Old and New - Suggested Grades JK/SK & Grade 1 |
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Your class we’ll go through items found in our historic General Store and compare them with similar and familiar objects we use today. Conversation can be catered to discuss the purpose and attributes of the objects, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the people using them. A great idea for a fun virtual show and tell. |
| Changes in Matter - Suggested Grade 5 |
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The coal-fired forged heats up the cold steel, molecules really begin to get moving, smoke and steam rise into the air. Be transported to our Blacksmith Shop to discuss the three main States of Matter and learn a thing or two about this vital historic trade. |
| Coming to Canada - Suggested Grades 9 & 10 |
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Diverse communities of people have come from all over the world to Waterloo Region for generations, and it continues today. Visit our gallery live-online with museum staff to hear personal stories and accounts people coming to Canada. Have a focused discussion on the topics your class is tackling, from factors affecting political issues, to implications of immigration and diversity for Canada. |
| Berlin to Kitchener - Suggested Grade 10 |
 Grade 10 Canadian History
We’ve adapted one of our most popular secondary school programs for you.
Live and prepared video components with the familiar figures and elements you know and love.
*This Live-Online Classroom Visit is approximately 45 minutes
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JK/SK & Grade 1 Social Studies
Grade 5 Science and Technology 
Grade 9 Canadian Geography & Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship
We are offering teachers, students, and families the opportunity to use this fully developed program to conduct their own oral history interview and literally make history.
When a field trip is out of the question, journey to a virtual museum! Check out over 40 curriculum-linked videos. See all videos.
Featured Video – The Forgotten Black Settlers of Waterloo and Wellington Regions
If you are interested in having us provide programming that you might not see offered, let us know. This quick survey will help us get a better idea of what you need, and how we can help.
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