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David Thompson's Sun, Moon and Stars

David Thompson, a fur trade cartographer, used the sun, stars and other celestial bodies to create maps that would shape the borders of North America. Join our voyageur guides and fur trade astronomers as they demonstrate how the marvels of Earth, the solar system and the unknown influence our everyday lives.

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Math
Science & Technology
Social Studies, History & Geography

Grade Suitability: 1+

Availability: September to June (day and night)

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $9 per student

Cooking with Chemistry

Cooking in the fur trade was the very essence of chemistry. Learn how bake ovens function, the cooking temperature of various foods, different cooking methods, such as oil and heat, and various ingredients, such as leavening agents. All showcase chemistry in delicious ways!

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Math
Science & Technology

Grade Suitability: 4+

Availability: September, October, April, May, June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student