Explore the history and narrative of William Hamilton Merritt and his involvement with the Welland Canals through this interactive biography activity.
Museum Classroom: Careers on Land and Sea (Intermediate)
Explore the various careers of the Welland Canals on land and sea for grades 3-8. Understand the importance of each career through interactive activities and how each career helps support Welland Canal operations.
Museum Classroom: Careers on Land and Sea (Junior)
Explore the various careers people have working on the Welland Canal through this interactive career investigation activity.
Museum Classroom: Knot Tying
Learn about the various types of knots that are used on the ships that pass through the Welland Canals through this interactive knot tying activity.
Museum Classroom: Cargo on the Welland Canal (Intermediate)
Explore and learn about the various cargo materials that are shipped through the Welland Canals through this interactive cargo activity.
History from Here: Richard Pierpoint at Centennial Gardens
We are so pleased to introduce the newest virtual series presented by the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre: […]
Museum Classroom: The Old Canals
Explore how the former Welland Canals looked and what has become of them. Understand the importance of protecting historical places and landmarks.
Museum Classroom: 19th Century Letter Writing
Learn about the different methods of communication from the past and the benefits of reading letters through this interactive 19th century letter writing activity.
Museum Classroom: Re-purposing the Welland Canal
Explore how the former Welland Canals looked and what has become of them since. Analyse photographs and explore the importance of protecting historical objects and places.
Museum Classroom: Cargo on the Welland Canal
Lesson: Cargo on the Welland CanalTopic: The Welland CanalsSub-Topic: Cargo on the ships of the Welland CanalGrade: 1-3 Activity: Cargo […]
Museum Classroom: Virtual Gallery Tour
Lesson: Welland Canals TourTopic: The Welland CanalsSub-Topic: The History and Routes of the Welland CanalsGrades: 3-12 Instruction for Educators Watch […]
