Explore Surrey's past with us in our bright and modern facility. Various curriculum-based programs are offered throughout the year. Students will see, hear and touch the story of Surrey and find out why it is a special place to live, work and play.


2010-2011 PROGRAMS

• NEW! Pioneer School Picnic   (Kindergarten)
  Introduce students to historic pioneer life! Visit the Anderson Cabin, taste homemade ice cream and experience old-time games as students re-enact a traditional annual school picnic.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Identity, Culture & Society; Self, Family & School
  Offered:  Tuesdays–Wednesdays, May 24–June 15, 2011
  
  
• Surrey Long Ago   (Gr 1–3)
  Discover Surrey’s pioneer life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through experiencing the cabin, classroom lessons and gallery artifacts.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Communities Past & Present; Self, Family & School
  Offered:  Wednesdays, Oct 6–Nov 17, 2010; Feb 9–May 18, 2011
  
  
• People of the Land   (Gr 4–5)
  Explore the culture of the First Nations of Northwest B.C. by making a cedar weaving, touching artifacts and learning potlatch traditions.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Aboriginal Cultures, Exploration, & Contact; Science: Habitats & Communities
  Offered:  Tuesdays, Oct 5–Nov 16, 2010; Feb 8–May 17, 2011
  
  
• Christmas Long Ago   (Gr 1–3)
  Explore Christmas traditions and create old-fashioned decorations to take home.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Communities Past & Present; Identity, Culture, & Society
  Offered:  Tuesdays–Thursdays, Nov 30–Dec 16, 2010
  
  
• Wartime Christmas   (Gr 4–7)
  Discover how families and communities in Surrey participated in civic defense while upholding Christmas traditions during the lean war years.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Canada & the World;, Economy & Technology; Human & Physical Environment
  Offered:  Fridays, December 3 & 10, 2010
  
  

FOR GRADES 6–7
Choose a single session or make a day of it, with two venues on one site. Ample free parking available!

• Buried Treasure (at Surrey Museum)
  Students will be introduced to the dynamic world of archaeology and the study of past civilizations. Inquiry discussion of present day archaeology models and a ‘hands on’ simulated ‘dig’ will be explored.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Early Civilizations
  Offered:  Thursdays (AM), Oct 2010; Feb & Apr 2011
  
  
• Ancient Civilizations (at Surrey Museum)
  Investigate ancient civilizations and compare influences of Egypt, Greece and the Northwest Coast of Canada.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Early Civilizations
  Offered:  Thursdays (AM), Nov 2010; Mar & May 2011
  
  
• Raiders of the Lost Archives (at Surrey Archives)
  Using an array of historical records students will learn about Surrey’s history, the differences between primary and secondary sources, and how to decipher information from many different sources.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Skills and Processes
  Offered:  Thursdays (PM), Oct–Nov, 2010; Feb–May, 2011
  12:15pm-1:45pm
  
  
  

GUIDED DISCOVERY TOURS

• Guided Discovery Tours   (Gr 1–7)
  Shaping Their Destiny: Coming to Surrey
  Discover Surrey’s long established history as a place where people have settled to create better lives for themselves and their families.
  Curriculum Links: Social Studies: Communities Past & Present; Exploration & Contact
  Offered:  Fridays, Feb 11–Apr 29, 2011
  
  
• EDUKIT
  Family Treasures   (Gr 5–6)
  Bring a heritage experience into your classroom! Discover the family histories of the Carncross and Nishioka families who immigrated to Surrey in the 1800s. Students will develop critical thinking skills while exploring replica artifacts and primary and secondary source archival documents.
  Curriculum Link: Social Studies: Identity, Culture & Society; Governance
  Available Oct–Dec 2010; Feb–May 2011
  
  
  

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program and Tour Times:  10:15am–11:45am or 12:30pm–2:00pm
Fee:  $57 per class
Ample free parking is available on site.
School Program registration begins September 1

Payment and Confirmation
To confirm, payment is due at time of booking. You can pay by phone with Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Payment in person is by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Debit Card.

Once you have booked your program, you will receive a confirmation by mail, as well as a set of program notes to prepare your class for their visit.

To Book a School Program
Visit the Surrey Museum or call us at 604-592-6956 for more information and to book your program. The Museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm or Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm.

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