Live Digital Lessons

Program Information

Join our museum educators to learn about one of the many aspects of daily life in the 1800s.

During your lesson we will use artifacts and images to provide a glimpse into the past and make connections to life today. Throughout the lesson students will be able to share what they know and ask questions along the way.

Programs are 75 minute sessions.

Sessions are $60.00 per class

  • Designed for both in-class and remote learning.

  • Session are synchronous and use Microsoft Teams to connect with students (Google Meet or Zoom maybe requested.)

  • Lessons can be adapted to various age/grade levels based on your learning needs.

    • If your group has specific learning needs please let us know at booking.

Lessons include:

  • An artifact show and tell using artifacts from the museum’s collection, as well as images to add to understanding.

  • Time for questions throughout.

  • Each lesson has additional videos or activity ideas that can be used by teachers to further learning. These are shared at booking.

Contact

Education Coordinator education@fanshawepioneervillage.ca
519-457-1296 x 817

Current Lesson Options:

19th Century Fun & Games

Discover how people had fun once their work was done. Learn more about the popular pastimes of children and leisure activities throughout the 1800s.

During the lesson:

  • Students will learn what leisure time means and whether settlers had spare time.

  • Students will compare their own hobbies and toys to people of the past.

  • Examples of toys and games will be shared through images and artifacts.

  • Includes instructions for 2 simple crafts teachers/families can do on own before or after session.

From Field to Fork

Students will learn about the importance of farming in the 1800s and how early settlers in this region acquired their food.

During the lesson:

  • Students will see a series of food and farming related artifacts/images to help learn more about what people ate, grew, and made.

  • Includes 4 recipes for students to try at home.

  • Includes 2 short videos related to food and cooking. Teachers can use these on their own for further learning.

Winter in Upper Canada

How did early settlers survive the long winter season and what did they do to pass the time?

During the lesson:

  • Students will see a series of mystery artifacts and find out how they were connected to winter life in Upper Canada.

  • During this lesson find out how early settlers prepared for the winter months, what tasks they completed over the winter, and how they survived the cold.

  • Includes 2 videos to further learning, as well as instructions for an outdoor winter game.