Primary School

2009-2010 School Year

Take part in entertaining and educational activities especially prepared for Primary School students. More than 75, 000 participants every year. Here are activities and unusual sites where you will be at the centre of the action.

AT YOUR SCHOOL
A SCHOOL BURSTING AT THE SEAMS

For the back to school period or a «rewarding» activity, take a leap to the past through a living, unforgettable animation. Welcome Wolfe and Montcalm, or Marguerite and Abraham Martin, for an unheard-of historical activity that will delight your entire school.

Period: from september 2009 to april 2010.
Maximum capacity: your school.
Presentation: 1 guide.
Duration: 1 hour (20 minutes per cycle).
Language: French.
Meeting place : your school.
Cost: A minimum charge $275.00 will apply.
Restriction: school located within a 50-km radius from the Plains of Abraham. Beyond this distance, charges may apply.

Kinder Garten, 1st and 2nd graders

ABRAHAM AND COMPANY

Plunge in the very heart of the 17th century as you enter the home of Abraham Martin to find out about family life in New France. You will get to handle all sorts of period items, hum old tunes, have fun with the Martin children’s toys, and participate in a whole range of historical games. Tools: music, costumes and historical objects.

Period: all year round.
Maximum capacity: 2 classes.
Presentation: 2 guides per class
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City).
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

THE ARCHEOLOGIST

Get initiated to the profession of archeologist. Go on a real dig. Investigate and answer to our archeological quiz. Accessories: trowels, sieve, artefacts and crockery.

Period: from September 21 to October 16 and to May 1st to June 12.
Maximum capacity: 60 students.
Presentation: 1 guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City).
Cost: $4.50 / student. a minimum charge will apply.

AN UNUSUAL HOUSE

In the evocative setting of the Martello Tower 2, experience family life as it was in of the late 19th century. Discover games, the food and the daily life of a Quebec City family, through historical displays and experiences of all kinds. Tools: thaumatrope, video, period objects and Jacob’s ladder.

Period: all year round.
Maximum capacity: 45 students.
Presentation: 1 guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: French only.
Meeting place: Martello Tower 2 ( at the corner of Taché and Wilfrid-Laurier streets, Quebec City).
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

3rd and 4th graders

THE ARCHEOLOGIST

Get initiated to the profession or archeologist. Discover his tools for searching and restoring. Attend the interactive explanation on how to excavate. Go on a real dig. Accessories: quiz, real excavation, sieving and cleaning.

Period: from September 21 to October 16 and to May 1st to June 12.
Maximum capacity: 60 students.
Presentation: 1 guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City).
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

LOUIS ROUER DE VILLERAY, A NEW FRANCE ARISTOCRAT

Leap back to the New France period as you become employees of Louis Rouer de Villeray, an aristocrat. Learn how to barter with Amerindians and to identify animal tracks and fur. Be at the centre of the action and participate in games to discover the objects, daily life and trades of New France. Tools: period costumes, furs, objects and illustrations.

Period: from September 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 30 students.
Animation: 1 guide .
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: French only.
Reception: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec).
Cost: $4.50 $ / student. A minimum charge will apply.

Discipline is not something that scares you? Then, enrol as a Canadian militiaman with General Montcalm, and participate in thrilling military manoeuvres. Drum drill, historical quiz, loading of a cannon, military manoeuvres on the battlefield (if weather permits). The tools: flags, drums, cannon and military items.

Period: throughout the school year.
Maximum capacity: 100 students.
Animation: 1 guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Reception: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec).
Cost: $4.50 $ / student. A minimum charge will apply.

AT YOUR SCHOOL
ABRAHAM’S FAMILY IN CLASS

Welcome Marguerite and Abraham Martin, the famous farmer whose name was given to the Plains of Abraham. Become a member of their family, so that they can turn you into genuine 18th century French Canadians. All students will wear costumes to learn about the trades of the period. Accessories: period costumes, traditional artefacts, New France style games and ancient images.

Period: from September 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 30 students.
Presentation : 2 guides.
Duration: 1 hour or 1 period.
Language: French only.
Meeting place: your school.
Cost: $5.25 / student. A minimum charge will apply.
Restriction: school located within a 50-km radius from the Plains of Abraham. Beyond this distance, charges will apply.

5th and 6th graders

THE ARCHEOLOGIST

Attend this interactive and detailed presentation explaining the various steps of the profession of archeologist : from the visual inspection to the inventory via excavating and artefact cleaning. Accessories: excavation site, sieve, archeological quiz and scale model.

Period: from September 21 to October 16 and to May 1st to June 12.
Maximum capacity: 60 students.
Presentation: 1 guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City).
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

SOLDIER FOR A DAY AT THE MARTELLO TOWER

Participate in the defence of Quebec City by occupying the Martello Tower and experiencing life stationed at a garrison. Turn back time to 1812, be on the alert and live the difficult life of the gunner. Accessories : guns, cannons, ammunitions and furniture of the period.

Period: from September 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 100 students (from September 1st to October 14) and 80 students (from October 15 to Apri 14).
Presentation: 1guide per 30 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Martello Tower 1 (overlooking the river) or Martello Tower 2 (at the corner of Taché St. and Wilfrid-Laurier Ave., Quebec City).
Cost: $4,50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

THE BESIEGED TOWER

Take the Martello Tower by storm, as you become a 19th century soldier, experience military life of that period and be in top form for all kinds of military manoeuvres. Tools: guns, wooden horse, cannon and period items.

Period: from April 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 100 students (from April 15 to October 14) and 80 students (from October 15 to April 14).
Presentation: 1guide per 30 students.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Martello Tower 1 (overlooking the river) or Martello Tower 2 (at the corner of Taché St. and Wilfrid-Laurier Ave., Quebec City).
Cost: $4,50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

THE MILITARY (THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM)

Participate in the military training under the command of General Wolfe and General Montcalm : analysis of the military strategies used in 1759, theatrical presentation and parade on the battles’ site (weather permitting). Accessories : big size map of the area in 1759, regiments’ flags, drums, officers’ uniforms and vests displaying the armies’ respective colours.

Period: throughout the school year.
Maximum capacity: 225 students.
Presentation: 2 guides per 75 students.
Duration: 2 hours.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City)
Cost: $3.75 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

ODYSSEY: A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

Set course for the Odyssey multimedia exhibition and relive the rich, colourful past of the Plains of Abraham, the cradle of Canadian history. Embark on a virtual 400-year journey, with historical figures at your side, ranging from the birth of New France to the park's creation through the famous battle of the Plains of Abraham. Over 20 regimental uniforms from 1759-1760 complete this exhibition. Accessories: head phones, special effects, artefacts, scale models, anecdotes, animatronic character, video and rally (upon request).

Period: throughout the school year.
Maximum capacity: 75 students.
Activity: supervised self-guided tour.
Duration: 75 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham (835 Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec City)
Cost: $5.25 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

AT YOUR SCHOOL
WOLFE AND MONTCALM IN CLASS

Attend a friendly confrontation between two generals: Wolfe and Montcalm. Then, participate in a military enrolment and game about identifying the soldier, his function, uniform and flag. Accessories: multimedia presentation, flags, uniforms and vests, flint-lock guns and period artefacts.

Period: from September 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 1or 2 classes at a time.
Presentation: 2 guides.
Duration: 1 hour or 1 period.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: your school.
Cost: $5.25 / student. A minimum charge will apply (transport expenses included). Free for teachers.
Restriction: school located within a 50-km radius from the Plains of Abraham. Beyond this distance, charges may apply.

LEGENDS AND MYSTERIES ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHM
(HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY)

If you’re not afraid of your own shadow, come and shed light on the Martello Tower 2 mystery by strolling through the fabulous haunted labyrinth. Listen to scary tales, and discover the punishment dealt to criminals during that period. Shudders and jumps guaranteed. Tool: period items and haunted labyrinth.

Period : October 2009.
Maximum capacity: 30 students.
Animation: 1 guide.
Duration : 2 hours.
Language: French only.
Reception: Martello Tower 2 (at the corner of Taché and Wilfrid-Laurier, Quebec).
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.

AT YOUR SCHOOL
MYTHS, LEGENDS AND TALES IN CLASS

Dive into the unreal world of myths and legends and fall under the spell of eternal tales. In the company of our legendary storyteller Abraham Martin or his wife Marguerite, become an expert in myths, legends and tales. Participate in the creation of a story and learn all there is to know about the technique of storytelling. Accessories: strange objects, costumes, lantern and ballot card

Period: September 2009 to April 2010.
Maximum capacity: 1 class at a time.
Animation: 1 guide
Duration: 1 hour or 1 period.
Language: French only.
Meeting place: your school.
Cost: $4.50 / student. A minimum charge will apply.
Restriction: school located within a 50-km radius from the Plains of Abraham. Beyond this distance, charges may apply.

SPECIAL PACKAGE

Combine both "Odyssey" and "The Military" activities and benefit from a special rate of $7.00/student. A minimum charge will apply.

Period: from September 2009 to April 2010.
Number of participants: 60 students.

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FREE
1759: FROM THE WARPATH TO THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
http://1759.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

Plunge deep into the battle of the Plains of Abraham and the preparations that led to it. The virtual exhibition entitled 1759, accessible free of charge by Internet, is a unique opportunity for you to relive, side by side with the French, British, Canadians and Amerindians, the ups and downs of a fight to the finish for the conquest of America, a landmark in the military history of this country. Fill out a registration card to enrol, print the actual declaration of war made by France, hear the generals explain how they envision victory, find out about the diet and leisure activities of the combatants… a total of 67 activities allowing you to actively participate in the game's progress (illustrated narratives, interactive maps and games, videos, evolutionary comic strips, period music, etc.).

INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

The National Battlefields Commission
Isabelle Lussier - Customer's service
Telephone: 418 648-5371
Fax: 418 648-3809
E-Mail: isabelle.lussier@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

A reservation is mandatory for every activity. Sportswear adapted to the weather occurring during the visit is required. The activities take place in all weathers unless otherwise informed by the National Battlefields Commission. A dining-room can be available on request. All costs include taxes and are payable to the Receiver General of Canada. Prices and details are subject to change.