Edu-Kits are a series of educational kits designed for classroom use.
RENTAL INFORMATION FEES: $ 15.00 per kit per week -- maximum rental period of 2 weeks.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY: Teachers are responsible for the safety of the kit's contents. A check list is included in each kit to be completed by teachers.
PICK UP & RETURN: Teachers are responsible for picking up & returning the kits to the Museum between 4 - 5 p.m. on Fridays.
TO RESERVE KITS: PHONE 905-727-8954 OR 1-888-290-0337
LIGHTING THROUGH THE AGES
This kit contains a selection of early lighting devices ranging from candles to lanterns and kerosene lamps. Also included is a booklet containing background information, slides and suggestions for related activities. By varying the presentation, the lighting kit could be used with any age group from primary to secondary level.
SPINNING AND DYEING
Our Spinning and Dyeing kit is a "hands-on" kit that will enable children from primary to senior grades to practice for themselves the skills of carding, spinning and dyeing their own wool. Included in this kit are drop spindles, carders, a variety of wool, and a video entitled "Wooley's Gift" which relates the process of making a dress from the wool of a pet sheep.
EARLY SCHOOLS
Recreate a 19th Century classroom experience! The kit contains quill pens, a slate, several old schoolbooks and a variety of other objects pertaining to early schools. An accompanying booklet contains slides, reference information and suggestions for activities. Of special interest to those schools in the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is a binder containing pictures and information on the rural schools of Whitchurch Township.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Follow the food preparations of the early settlers throughout the four seasons. Peel and core apples, churn butter or try some old recipes. Includes several reference books, maple sugar moulds, along with flour and cereal sacks. An accompanying portfolio contains large mounted pictures for display.
EARLY ARTISANS
The newest addition to our edu-kit program provides an introduction to the numerous skilled trades of the early settlers. The kit includes pictures, activity sheets, slides, a video and numerous articles either used by or produced by artisans working in the 1800s.
BARN-RAISING
This kit is designed around an educational video filmed on location at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum during the reconstruction of our barn. From the raising of the bents through the hearty dinner, to the old-time barn dance held after the work was done, your students can experience a full day of pioneer activities. Includes reference books and display pictures.
THE EDU-KIT EXPRESS LINE
During the full weeks of February, March and November, we will offer a special price on the rental of our Edu-Kits. You may reserve 2 kits for a 2 week period for $ 45.00. That's a savings of $ 15.00 over renting the kits individually at our regular price. We will make every effort to couple kits that complement each other. Take advantage of this terrific deal and book early!!
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