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My MUSEUM TOURS

My Museum Tours are two hours in length and incorporate a museum tour with a creative classroom activity.

Names and Places in Peel (Grades 1 - 3)
The Peel Community has a rich history. Using clues from archival resources and Museum spaces, students will discover how primary sources held in our collections are important to understanding Peel's growth as a community. Students will have a first hand look at how preserving stories from our collections help us to uncover the history behind the names and places in Peel.

Innovation & Creativity (Grade 2)
A perfect follow-up for any Structures and Mechanisms, Simple Machines unit! Explore the simple machines used by early settlers to clear the land, farm and prosper in Peel. Students will work in Museum exhibitions and in the PAMA classroom, where they complete a set of simple machines experiments.

We recommend your class visit towards the latter half of your unit as students will need some knowledge of simple machines for this program.

Coming to Peel - Early Settlers (Grades 2 &3)
Discover how early settlers lived by exploring various aspects of pioneer life. In our Peel Gallery, Face the Farmer exhibitions, students will see how settlers lived when they first came to Peel.

Students will use a letter from PAMA's archives as primary source. This personal story of a young woman's journey to Peel will serve as a guide for the program. All activities will allow students to discuss and compare lives with those of pioneer children.

We Are Here (Grades 3, 5 - 8)
Students will learn about Aboriginal culture through personal stories, music and art. Students will have the opportunity to explore our Aboriginal exhibition and learn about First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures past and present. In the second part of the tour, students will become "museum curators" with a hands-on activity examining objects.

My Gallery Tours

Plan a trip to PAMA and discover the world of art in our new Art Gallery spaces! All of the My Gallery Tours are two hours in length and incorporate a Gallery Tour and a creative classroom activity.

Length: 2 hours
Cost: $6.00 per student

Make sure to check out our Art Gallery and Museum exhibition schedule for details and dates.

First Visit (Kindergarten - Grade 4)
Introduce your students to art in an Art Gallery setting! PAMA's First Visit program is a great way to help guide younger viewers through the Critical Analysis Model when looking at art in our gallery.

The two hour program, divided between a gallery tour and a studio activity. The gallery tour is designed to be a fun learning experience incorporating activities that help students discuss the art. The studio activity will allow students to be creative and apply what they learn to create a portfolio that reflects different artistic styles.

Art Smart (Grades 5 - 8)
PAMA's Art SmART program is a great addition to any art lesson. Students will work on their interpretive skills by discussing all the elements and characteristics of a piece of art. Students will take the Critical Analysis Model and apply it to their discussions in order to gain a better understanding of art and the creative process.

Art SmART lasts two hours, split up into a gallery tour and a studio activity. The gallery tour is designed to be a fun learning experience incorporating activities that help older students discuss art. The studio activity allows students to express their identity and creativity. Students will design a "You Cube" using printmaking and collage techniques.

Art Studio Workshops: All About art 1 and 2

PAMA's Art Studio Workshops are specially designed to teach students the process of art making to allow them create their own works of art.

Art Studio Workshops are also a great way to enhance your tours. Come for a My Gallery or My Museum Tour and stay for an Art Workshop.

Length: 1.5 hours
Cost: $7.50 per student

All About Art 1 (Kindergarten to Grade 3)

Expressive Lines
The element of art are integral to all works of art. Students will create their own work of art using a variety of different lines created with various tools. This workshop will focus on art works from the PAMA collection so students can examine line use and apply principles to their own work. This program is perfect for younger grades to experiment and develop their own skills in art making. Students will also learn basic information about colour and how to apply it to their final piece.

Texture
Learn the importance of texture in creating depth and tactile works of art. Students will use a variety of tools to create texture and the illusion of texture, drawing inspiration from the PAMA art collection. This program encourages younger grades to experiment and develop their own basic skills in art making. Students will also explore shape.

All About Art 2 (Grade 4 to grade 8)

Watercolours
Students will learn various methods and techniques used by professional artists to create one technique/experiment sheet, and one final painting.

Printmaking
Students will create one-of-a-kind works of art using simple printmaking techniques such as monoprints, collagraphs and etching.

3D Paperworks
In this unique workshop, students will learn to design a three dimensional work by exploring positive and negative space. Students will also discuss spatial awareness and the art of storytelling to create a re-purposed paper sculpture.

Textworks
In this exclusive drawing workshop, students will learn to design a text based artwork by exploring illustration techniques and the process of visual storytelling. Students will also discuss how to create a visually engaging text based work by engaging a cultural storytelling process.