Fredericton Region Museum: Teacher Guide, Middle School Level
Thank you for taking an interest in our museum. There are several exhibits within the Fredericton Region Museum that have great educational value for any age. Take a tour of such exhibits as the Coleman Frog, the Agricultural Room, the 19th Century Gallery, our version of a Great War Trench, the Loyalist Room, and the Native Room filled with extraordinary aboriginal artefacts, some dating as far back as 10,000 years! Take your students on a trip into the past by walking through our doors to learn about different cultures and communities of people that have made New Brunswick what it is today. This guide can help you within the classroom by taking what our museum provides and using it to meet your needs and curriculum requirements. Included within this kit is:
• Different options for in-class activities surrounding the museum exhibits and curriculum requirements
• Activities for use in the museum
• Photographs of different artefacts in the exhibits to use with activities (in-class)
• A resources page
Teacher Checklist
• Be sure to have the appropriate number of chaperones for your visit to the museum
• Try to arrive 5-10 minutes early so that the tour can begin on time as scheduled
• Go over the provided museum etiquette guide with your class beforehand (during class time)
• Don’t forget to pay the museum either at the beginning or end of your tour.
• Use what your students have learned at the museum from our exhibits to tie in with curriculum outcomes
• Check out the Fredericton Region Museum website and blog. We do our best to post lots of information about the exhibits. As well, from here you will be able to find out information on exhibits, upcoming events, programs, pictures and any other useful information you may need.
Museum Etiquette Guide
Museum’s are like the guardians of the artefacts and objects from the past, so they take a lot of effort to ensure that these objects remain in prime condition so that everyone can enjoy them and take in a piece of New Brunswick’s history.
1. Do not touch the artefacts or works of art – Many items are very fragile, and even a small amount of contact can damage an item.
2. Please leave backpacks and bags in an area designated by staff – This way, we will avoid any accidental damaging of artefacts and exhibits.
3. No food or drinks in the exhibit areas – Please leave these items in a designated area by museum staff.
4. Walk, do not run in the museum. Be sure to take care on the stairs as well.
5. Do not lean on glass cases or displays – They may break or become damaged.
6. Please stay with your group – This way the teacher and chaperones can keep track of all students.
Enjoy your visit at the Fredericton Region Museum!
Middle School Teacher Outlines:
• The Coleman Frog
• World War I Trench
• The Loyalists
• Agriculture
• Alexander Boss Gibson & Marysville
• Acadians
• L'Acadiens (francais)
• Aboriginals
• 19th Century Gallery
• Museum Treasures: A Celebration
• Rising from the Ashes: The Fires at St. Mary's Ferry
Other New Brunswick Education Resources on the Web:
• Contested Terrain: Aboriginal Land Petitions in New Brunswick, 1786-1878
•A Century of Aviation in New Brunswick from the Department of Heritage for New Brunswick