This program includes a tour of the Interpretive Centre at the Fort Calgary National Historic Site and pairs perfectly with any other program to create a full day of fun and learning at Fort Calgary! Our program facilitators customize site tours to align with the curriculum for each grade and focus on relevant themes and open-ended inquiry questions to inspire critical thinking and learning.
If weather allows, students will venture outside to experience the natural parkland at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers and Marking, the art installation outlining the original footprint of the 1875 North West Mounted Police fort. Next, students will stretch their bodies and minds with Indigenous games that have been played for generations and encourage cooperation, concentration, strength, endurance and survival skills.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS & GUIDING QUESTIONS
Grade 1
DIVERSITY AND COHESION
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In what ways can we come to know the land and its stories?
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How do human actions affect the land?
COMMUNITY AND WELLBEING
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What are some stories about the past?
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How can objects come together to build something new?
Grade 2
DIVERSITY AND COHESION
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In what ways can stories of this place contribute to a sense of belonging?
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How can observing and questioning be used to learn about where we live?
COMMUNITY AND WELLBEING
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How do communities develop over time?
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How has the environment changed over time?
Grade 3
PLACE AND BELONGING
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In what ways can we come to know the land and its stories?
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How does where you live influence the things you use for building materials?
DIVERSE HISTORICAL NARRATIVES
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What can we learn from stories of the past?
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How can oral traditions teach us about ways of knowing and understanding?
Grade 4
PLACE AND BELONGING
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What can we infer about the artefacts we find?
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What are our responsibilities in approaching archaeology in a respectful way?
DIVERSE HISTORICAL NARRATIVES
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What are the diverse stories about the past and why might they differ?
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In what ways can listening skills build relationships?
Grade 5
POWER AND JUSTICE
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What do stories of the North West Mounted Police tell us about the settlement and development of western and northern Canada?
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In what ways have interactions among diverse communities shaped identity over time?
QUALITY OF LIFE AND DECISION MAKING
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Why do people move?
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How has the diversity of peoples and communities changed over time in what is now Canada?
Grade 6
POWER AND JUSTICE
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In what ways are rights and freedoms affected by the actions of others?
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How does the legacy of the NWMP relate to the RCMP and opportunities and challenges for living well together?
QUALITY OF LIFE AND DECISION MAKING
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Why are names of places important?
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How have historical forces influenced the ability of people to ensure their wellbeing?
