Questions?
Feel free to email the Earth Sciences Museum for general inquiries.
Or contact by phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 35633
For directions to the museum: Visit Us
Secondary School Programs
The following tours (with the exception of Rocks, Minerals and Microscopes and Geology of Ontario) can come to your school and be performed in your classroom or if you chose to come to the University of Waterloo we can extend the program to include any of the following combinations:
- Earth Sciences Museum tour (1 hour)
- Peter Russell Rock Garden lunch with scavenger hunt (45 minutes)
- Campus tour (2 hour)
- Department of Science tour (1 hour)
- Observe a first year lecture (1 hour)
Please note: All program and tour times are suggested but can be flexible depending on your schedule.
| Program | Description | Curriculum Connection | Time (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Energy Resources |
This is an action packed game that your class will want to play more than once! First, learn about Canada’s energy resources: type, use, and relative value. Second, maximize your provincial income and resources, while providing for your population! |
CGC1D |
1 |
|
Water Resource Sustainability |
Students will learn about ground water/surface water interactions using a variety of learning tools, including a 3D sandbox, while learning about the Grand River and Great Lakes watersheds. Students will see the impacts humans have on watersheds and learn about ways to reduce these negative impacts. |
CGC1D SVN3M |
1 hour in the classroom OR 2 hours at the museum |
|
Forces of Nature |
Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis! Students will learn about these dynamic processes and how they can impact nearby human populations and physical structures. |
SPH4U CGC1D |
1 |
|
Geochemistry in Water Resources |
Waterloo Region is the largest community in Canada that relies on groundwater for drinking water. Explore where the water is stored in nature and how to protect and conserve this resource. Interactive components include building a watershed (3D sandbox), using a groundwater flow model, and conducting a water taste test. |
SCH3U |
1 hour in the classroom OR 2 hours at the museum |
|
Rocks, Minerals and Microscopes |
A hands-on, wide-eyed examination of where our Canadian rock and mineral resources come from, how we know what they are worth, and what products they are in. Students will investigate the properties and characteristics of rocks and minerals first hand through the microscope activity. |
SES 4U |
2 |
| Geology of Ontario | Touring the replica mine tunnel and the Peter Russell Rock Garden, learn about the Geology of Ontario, geologic processes, minerals found in Ontario and the history of mining and how it has shaped our province. | SES 4U | 1 |
How to book a tour
If you would like to book a tour please fill out the form below.
All museum tours are free but transportation costs still exist. The PDAC's Mining Matters program has a field trip subsidy that you can apply for.
Information and privacy: questions regarding the collection of information on this form can be directed to the form administrator.
