"The displays are beautiful and very detailed... our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and related well to the kids." ~ Grade 4/5 School Teacher

"These guys are great!  They've lived and breathed 'grain' their whole lives and now they do an outstanding job of relaying their vast knowledge to children... please continue this terrific program!" ~Brentwood School Teacher

Program: Food on the Move
Grades: 1 - 12
Subjects: LA/Sc/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

Using our 35 metre long railway model, areas of discussion include: Canada's rail transportation system, Canadian transportation solution, costs and volumes of exporting grain, major markets for Canadian grain and the future of Canada's export grain business.

Program: What is Grain?
Grades: 1 - 12
Subjects: LA/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

To answer this question, we use our visual learning centre showing the diverse uses of grain and oil seeds.  All major grains of importance to mankind are discussed, and students are encouraged to identify and determine the uses of grain.  Quality factors and grading systems are also discussed.

Program: What in the World?
Grades: 1 - 12
Subjects: A/EOE/LA/Sc/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

A tour of our artifact walls, guided by an interpreter, helps students identify tools and equipment used by the early farmers of Alberta.  Students are encouraged to ask questions, and some artifacts are specifically labeled to stimulate speculation.

Program: The Grain Elevator
Grades: 1 - 12, Adults
Subjects: Sc/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 10 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

The working model elevator provides a cross-sectional view of a grain elevator.  It's a revealing look at the working parts of the "Prairie Sentinel".

Program: History of Farming
Grades: 1 - 12
Subjects: LA/Sc/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 15 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

The early history of farming is covered in an introductory 15 minute video.

Program: Our Daily Bread
Grades: 1 - 9
Subjects: LA/Sc/SS
Capacity: 35
Length: 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Activities: Pre & Post

This program takes grain use one step further than the "What is Grain?" display.  Students move through 4 areas: The Grain Hut, Seeds of Alberta, Mars Bars and Beer, and the Old Flour Mill.  Each area is designed to enhance the impact of grain on our daily lives.

For more information on any of these programs, please call us at 403-263-4594.