Home Sweet Home
Offered by Burnaby Village Museum and last updated on October 03, 2011.
Description
Children explore various types of homes typical of pre-1926 Lower Mainland: a log cabin, a single-working-man's cottage, an 1893 farmhouse, a 1922 upper-middle-class house and a storekeeper's living quarters. Various hands-on household chores highlight the evolution of technology in the home and its impact on families and the community. Also discussed is the chronological development of house design. Hands-on components for individual students include: sweeping the verandah, bringing in the wood, setting the table, operating the water pump, beating a rug and role-playing in the Dry Goods Store.This program adapts well for children, adults and beginning ESL .
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Trip Details & Availability
| Curriculum | Economy and Technology, History, Science and Technology, Society and Culture |
| For Grades | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Months Available | January, February, March, April, September, October, November |
| Days Offered | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| Times Offered | 10:00 am, 12:30 pm |
| Duration | 90 |
| Max. Students | 50 |
| City | Burnaby |
| Trip Packages | Pre-Visit Information Package |
| Additional Audiences | ESL |
| Offered In French? | |
| Additional Notes | This extremely popular program is offered from September 27th to November 18th. In 2012 it is offered from January 17th to April 27th. |
Fee Details
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| Cost Per Adult | |
| Fee Notes | School Program Fees: $140:00 per program : $240.00 if you book a morning and an afternoon program on the same day. The school must provide an accompanying adult to accompany each group of 10-12 students. Social stories are available for this program. |
