Expect the Unexpected! at the Surrey Museum Teachers and students are invited to visit our bright and modern new facility, featuring expanded program and craft spaces, 42-seat theater, textile library, weaving studio and state-of-the-art exhibit galleries. Students will see, hear and touch the story of Surrey and find out why it is a special place to live, work and play.

To book a school program:

• Phone or book in person at the Surrey Museum (604-592-6956), Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm or Saturdays, 10:00am-4:30pm.
  

Payment and Confirmation
To confirm, payment is due at time of booking. Payment by phone is by 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.

There is still space in programs for Winter/Spring 2010. Call Now!


Teacher Information Centre
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Program and Tour Times:  10:00am–11:30am or 12:30pm–2:00pm
Fee:  $54.75 per class


PROGRAMS

• 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, February 10–May 26, 2010
  
  
• 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, February 9–May 25, 2010
  
  
• NEW! Ancient Civilizations    (Gr 6–7)
  Investigates ancient civilizations and compares influences of Egypt, Greece and the Northwest Coast of Canada.
  Curriculum Links:  Social Studies: Early Civilizations
  Offered:  Thursdays, February 11–May 27, 2010 (*A.M. only)
  
  
  

GUIDED DISCOVERY TOURS

• Shaping Their Destiny: Coming to Surrey    (Gr 1–7)
  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, February 12–May 28, 2010
  Please book your Discovery Tour by calling 604-592-6956
  
  
  
• 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:  February–May 2010