Grey Roots Educational Programs for School Field Trips

Grey Roots Educational Programs are developed with Ontario curriculum expectations in mind, making them an excellent choice for school field trips in Owen Sound. Our programs encourage students to explore the history of Grey County and broaden their learning through engaging travelling exhibits and educational experiences at the Grey Roots Museum in Owen Sound.

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We encourage teachers and principals to visit Grey Roots to gain a better understanding of our programs. Please call ahead to ensure a staff member is available to discuss our programs with you. Qualified teachers will be admitted free of charge; extra guests are required to pay admission fees. Free admission not valid on special event days.

A school field trip excursion at Grey Roots Owen Sound demonstration depicting a young woman dressed in Victorian-era clothing, washing a white cloth on a washboard to demonstrate historical laundry practices from the Victorian period.

Doing the Chores

Discover Moreston Heritage Village through simple machines! Learn all the ways that settlers worked smarter, not harder, to get their work done.
Grades
Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Subjects
Science and Technology, Social Studies

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Hands-on school field trip activity exploring historical food traditions, featuring dough, cookie cutters, and a rolling pin used in a cooking demonstration at Grey Roots Owen Sound.

Cooking by the Calendar


Lettuce turnip the beet as we dive into learning about celebration and traditions through food!
Grades
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Subjects
History, Mathematics, Social Studies

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