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. The activities are approximately one hour and include:

The “Cape Sable”, one of the FMA vessels, is featured in this program. Students learn about fishing from a steel-hulled fishing trawler. They see where the fishermen slept, what they ate and how they fished. ☺ Read about the amazing bell story in the wheel house

Bluenose
The famous Bluenose comes to life in this programme! Filled with activity, we provide a detailed history of the schooner - but the students have so much fun that they hardly know that they are learning! The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic has the largest collection of Bluenose artifacts in the world and the activities normally take place near the exhibit. Students are involved in role playing and a wharf-side model schooner launch. Tricky question of the day? "What's the connection between the Bluenose and a chocolate bar?"

Life Aboard a Fishing Schooner
The flagship of the Museum, the schooner Theresa E. Connor, is featured in this programme. Students learn about life at sea during the age of fishing schooners. Take a good look at the bunks, the menu and how the men fished. Schooner fishing was a primary source of employment in Atlantic Canada for many generations - and a way of life. This programme helps students understand the background of many coastal communities. 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
We discuss the differences between toothed and baleen whales. Also covered are the anatomy, habits and the history of whales.
A popular programme, you will be able to tell folks what the connection is between the Blue whale and a Volkswagen bug!

Weir Fishing
A great way to get student participation, the Weir Fishing programme focuses on an ancient method of catching fish. Often accompanied by a slide presentation, we review the construction and use of woven brush weirs and net weirs in the Bay of Fundy. We also investigate the main type of fish caught in weirs: herring. Students have the opportunity (and some would say the luxury) of sampling marinated herring (solomon gundy). Can you put your lips around the answer to the question - what part of the herring is used in some lip glosses?

Rum Running
(adaptable for Grade Six and up)

Here's your chance to pledge your allegiance to the Temperance Movement and never let strong drink influence you! We lead you in a lively look at the Canadian prohibition movement and rum running activities along the east coast during the 1920s and 1930s. Join the White Ribbon Army and receive your pledge card!

Scallops
(adaptable for Grade Four and up)

Do you say "skall-up" or "scaul-up"? Find out how we say it and learn about the life-cycle and intriguing anatomy of this bivalve. Discover what life is like aboard a scallop dragger. For the brave-of-heart, consider the question "How many eyes does a scallop have?"

* Call early to reserve a date of visit and your call will be returned in early May, to finalize school program bookings.




	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. The activities are approximately one hour and include: Life Aboard A Fishing Trawler (adaptable to all grade levels) The “Cape Sable”, one of the FMA vessels, is featured in this program. Students learn about fishing from a steel-hulled fishing trawler. They see where the fishermen slept, what they ate and how they fished. ☺ Read about the amazing bell story in the wheel house *Bluenose* The famous Bluenose comes to life in this programme! Filled with activity, we provide a detailed history of the schooner - but the students have so much fun that they hardly know that they are learning! The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic has the largest collection of Bluenose artifacts in the world and the activities normally take place near the exhibit. Students are involved in role playing and a wharf-side model schooner launch. Tricky question of the day? "What's the connection between the Bluenose and a chocolate bar?" Life Aboard a Fishing Schooner The flagship of the Museum, the schooner Theresa E. Connor, is featured in this programme. Students learn about life at sea during the age of fishing schooners. Take a good look at the bunks, the menu and how the men fished. Schooner fishing was a primary source of employment in Atlantic Canada for many generations - and a way of life. This programme helps students understand the background of many coastal communities. 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 We discuss the differences between toothed and baleen whales. Also covered are the anatomy, habits and the history of whales. A popular programme, you will be able to tell folks what the connection is between the Blue whale and a Volkswagen bug! Weir Fishing A great way to get student participation, the Weir Fishing programme focuses on an ancient method of catching fish. Often accompanied by a slide presentation, we review the construction and use of woven brush weirs and net weirs in the Bay of Fundy. We also investigate the main type of fish caught in weirs: herring. Students have the opportunity (and some would say the luxury) of sampling marinated herring (solomon gundy). Can you put your lips around the answer to the question - what part of the herring is used in some lip glosses? Rum Running (adaptable for Grade Six and up) Here's your chance to pledge your allegiance to the Temperance Movement and never let strong drink influence you! We lead you in a lively look at the Canadian prohibition movement and rum running activities along the east coast during the 1920s and 1930s. Join the White Ribbon Army and receive your pledge card! Scallops (adaptable for Grade Four and up) Do you say "skall-up" or "scaul-up"? Find out how we say it and learn about the life-cycle and intriguing anatomy of this bivalve. Discover what life is like aboard a scallop dragger. For the brave-of-heart, consider the question "How many eyes does a scallop have?" * Call 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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