Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg Nova Scotia--tours, activities, vessels, aquarium

School activities are an important part of the public programming at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. We recommend that teachers book their classes as soon as possible. Please note that the programmes can be adapted to many grade levels and have been thoroughly revised during the past several years. Our full season runs from the third week in May until mid October, but we are available for limited programming during our shoulder season. The cost is $3.00 per student. The length of each program varies from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the age group of the students.

Welcome aboard our retired side trawler Cape Sable. Learn about the fishing technology of the 1960's to the 1980's. See what daily life working aboard a fishing trawler entailed and how, in turn, life was also different for the families left at home. ☺ Read about the amazing bell story in the wheelhouse.☺

Bluenose
Learn about our Canadian icon Bluenose and what it says about our local culture. Possibly participate in a re enactment of the launching of the Bluenose. ☺ What is the connection between Bluenose and a potato?☺

Life Aboard a Fishing Schooner
Step aboard our flag ship Theresa E. Connor and take a walk back in time. Learn how fishermen of the past tackled the rough North Atlantic environment and what technologies and adaptations they used to deal with the harsh sea life. ☺ Look for "blood ends" and "fish eyes" on the menu.☺

Lobster
Students get up close and personal with a live lobster, as they learn about the life-cycle, habits and diet of this popular crustacean. Students see how lobsters are measured and banded and then view different types of lobster traps. Did you know lobsters have invisible blood?

Whales
Discover how most whales migrate to meet their needs in their marine environment. Find out how fishing vessels impact the whales’ habitat. Learn about the whales’ life cycle. ☺What is the relationship between a blue whale and a Volkswagen bug?☺

Weir Fishing
This method of fishing is a wonderful example of how fishermen adapted to their environment. Learn about this ancient aboriginal technique of catching herring. Students will have a chance to form a human weir and then sample a taste of herring. ☺ What part of herring is contained in some lip glosses?☺

Rum Running
(adaptable for Grade Six and up)

Are you ready to walk back in time and pledge an oath of allegiance to the Temperance Movement? Explore the era of Prohibition in Canadian history. Why did so many Lunenburg fishermen come to be involved with rum running? ☺ Learn why some believed an eel in a bottle of alcohol was a good thing.☺

Scallops
(adaptable for Grade Four and up)

Find out how the scallop changes as it progresses through its life cycle. What technologies are used to catch scallops? Learn about the scallop’s habitat and the relationship they have with the environment. ☺ How many eyes does a scallop have? ☺




	School activities are an important part of the public programming at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. We recommend that teachers book their classes as soon as possible. Please note that the programmes can be adapted to many grade levels and have been thoroughly revised during the past several years. Our full season runs from the third week in May until mid October, but we are available for limited programming during our shoulder season. The cost is $3.00 per student. The length of each program varies from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending upon the age group of the students. Life Aboard A Fishing Trawler (adaptable to all grade levels) Welcome aboard our retired side trawler Cape Sable. Learn about the fishing technology of the 1960's to the 1980's. See what daily life working aboard a fishing trawler entailed and how, in turn, life was also different for the families left at home. ☺ Read about the amazing bell story in the wheelhouse.☺ *Bluenose* Learn about our Canadian icon Bluenose and what it says about our local culture. Possibly participate in a re enactment of the launching of the Bluenose. ☺ What is the connection between Bluenose and a potato?☺ Life Aboard a Fishing Schooner Step aboard our flag ship Theresa E. Connor and take a walk back in time. Learn how fishermen of the past tackled the rough North Atlantic environment and what technologies and adaptations they used to deal with the harsh sea life. ☺ Look for "blood ends" and "fish eyes" on the menu.☺ Lobster Students get up close and personal with a live lobster, as they learn about the life-cycle, habits and diet of this popular crustacean. Students see how lobsters are measured and banded and then view different types of lobster traps. Did you know lobsters have invisible blood? Whales Discover how most whales migrate to meet their needs in their marine environment. Find out how fishing vessels impact the whales’ habitat. Learn about the whales’ life cycle. ☺What is the relationship between a blue whale and a Volkswagen bug?☺ Weir Fishing This method of fishing is a wonderful example of how fishermen adapted to their environment. Learn about this ancient aboriginal technique of catching herring. Students will have a chance to form a human weir and then sample a taste of herring. ☺ What part of herring is contained in some lip glosses?☺ Rum Running (adaptable for Grade Six and up) Are you ready to walk back in time and pledge an oath of allegiance to the Temperance Movement? Explore the era of Prohibition in Canadian history. Why did so many Lunenburg fishermen come to be involved with rum running? ☺ Learn why some believed an eel in a bottle of alcohol was a good thing.☺ Scallops (adaptable for Grade Four and up) Find out how the scallop changes as it progresses through its life cycle. What technologies are used to catch scallops? Learn about the scallop’s habitat and the relationship they have with the environment. ☺ How many eyes does a scallop have? ☺ Oceans 11 - New Fall 2009 Programme presently under development for grade 11 Oceanography Classes. Program will be divide into 3 segments: Navigation, Why the ocean moves, and Underneath the ocean. Call 902-634-4794, ext.223 early to reserve a date of visit and your call will be returned in early May, to finalize school program bookings.
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