Mini Kits

Offered by

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Last updated on

Monday, November 17th, 2025

Experience type:

Outreach Boxes

Program Description

Looking for a hands-on way to teach your students about simple machines? Rent our Simple Machines Mini Kit, containing twelve interactive models of simple machines, and guide their exploration.

Fishing Tools & Knots Mini Kit (K-12)

There are so many different ways to catch fish! This kit is designed to show your students examples of some of the lures, ropes, knots, bells, and floats involved in net and line fishing.

Big Ideas

Skills can be developed through play.

Technologies are tools that extend human capabilities.

Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.

The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.

Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.

The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.

Complex tasks may require multiple tools and technologies.

Complex tasks require different technologies and tools at different stages.

The motion of objects depends on their properties.

Forces influence the motion of an object.

Energy can be transformed.

Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.

Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times Offered:

Outreach Kit/Online Resource

Duration:

Outreach Kit/Online Resource minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Preschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$30/week, with discounts available for additional weeks. Email education@gogcannery.org for details.

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