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Aviation: The Rise of a Nation
In-person Field Trip
Fee per class
Fee per student
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Aviation: The Rise of a Nation

The Hangar Flight Museum

Uncover how nationalism is interconnected with Canada’s aviation history

Quick Facts

Format

In-person Field Trip

Cost

$8 per student, minimum booking fee of $125

Grades

Grade 11

Length

Single session (under 2 hours)

Group Size

5–40 students

Language

English

Time of Year

Fall (Sep–Dec), Winter (Jan–Mar), Spring (Apr–Jun)

Setting

Indoor

About This Program

Students will get the opportunity to tour the collection through the lens of nationalism with our knowledgeable guides. Uncover how nationalism is interconnected with Canada’s aviation history from both a military and civilian aviation perspective, no doubt this is learning that can best occur in person at The Hangar!

Students will get the opportunity to tour the collection through the lens of nationalism with our knowledgeable guides. Canadian nationalism was molded during the First World War and Second World War; understanding our history will create the ability to compare and contrast our early identity to that of the current day. Uncovering how nationalism is interconnected with Canada’s aviation history, from both a military and civilian aviation perspective, is learning that can best occur in person at The Hangar.

What to Expect

Duration for this program is flexible, to best suit your needs when booking. (between 60-120mins). This program is a guided tour of our collection, themed around nationalism, and how it was molded during the first and second World Wars. Students might get split into smaller groups to tour the museum.

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connected

Social Studies 20-1 & 20-2 Curriculum connections: To what extent should we embrace nationalism? Key issues: 1.9, 2.4, 2.7, 4.5 Skills: S.1, S.7, S.8

Subjects

Social Studies

Topics

Museum / Gallery
Historical & Cultural

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

This program will take students on a tour through our tent hangar. While the rest of our museum is wheelchair accessible, the tent can be bumpy for students in a wheelchair. Although this is not generally a barrier, please let us know if you are concerned about any other mobility issues.

Neurodiverse Accommodations

Let us know how we can best accommodate your class. Sensory backpacks are available at our front desk.

How to Book

Visit our website and fill out our online booking form!

About the Organization

The Hangar Flight Museum

The Hangar Flight Museum

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