Join RAM Learning staff for a guided field trip tailored to students in grades 2-6. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will deepen their understanding of Alberta and the people and landscapes that shape it.
RAM-Guided field trips include:
- A guided visit to our Human or Natural History Halls, led by a RAM Learning team member
- Programs last approximately 1 - 1.5 hours - A hands-on learning activity in a dedicated activity room
- Free time to explore the entire museum* after the program
- A designated lunch space
- Space for coats and bags while students, teachers, and adult volunteers participate in the program
*Our Children’s Gallery is for children 8 years old and under. We ask classes grade 3 and above to not attend the Children’s Gallery during their visit.
We are currently able to book up to 3 classes per day.
Please take a look at this schedule to determine what slot works best for your class and to get a glimpse as to what your day will look like while doing a RAM Guided Field Trip.
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Class A (9:30am slot) |
Class B (9:30am slot) |
Class C (11:45am slot) |
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| 9:30am | Arrival | Arrival | Arrival (optional) |
| 9:30am-11:15am | Program Runs | Program Runs | Self Guided Gallery Roam |
| 11:15am-11:45am | Lunch in designated spot | Lunch in designated spot | Lunch in designated spot |
| 11:45am-1:30pm | Self Guided Gallery Roam | Self Guided Gallery Roam | Program Runs |
| 1:30pm-Whenever your bus arrives | Optional Self Guided Gallery Roam | Optional Self Guided Gallery Roam | Optional Self Guided Gallery Roam |
Curriculum Connections Statement:
All RAM-Guided field trips connect to curricular outcomes from the current and optional-piloted Alberta program of studies. The RAM-Guided visits in our permanent gallery spaces highlight these curricular outcomes allowing students to learn through tailored activities in a vibrant environment.
RAM-Guided Field Trip Fees Per Class:
All RAM-Guided Field Trips $250 (Classes are up to 35 students and 10 adults)
Field trips available in Fall 2024:
Natural Survivors - grades 2-3(approx. 1 hour) Image
Why do beavers have flat tails, why are moose so tall, and why do geese migrate in the spring and fall? How are animals in Alberta able to survive in the unique environments they call home? Alberta is a province of WILD diversity, with six natural regions in addition to its seasonal swings from frigid winters to bountiful summers. Students will explore the Natural History Hall, getting up close to wild creatures and investigating the adapted features that allow them to thrive in Alberta. |
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| book natural survivors | |
Changing Landscapes - grades 3-5(approx. 1.25 hours) Image
What did this land look like a thousand, ten thousand, or even one million years ago? Alberta boasts many unique landscapes and features. Mountains, rivers, and valleys have formed slowly over time, but have you ever wondered how they came to be? Using a stream table, students will experiment with the foundational elements of rocks, soil, ice, and water. They will explore the processes of river and lake formation, erosion, and glaciation, observing the changing landscapes of Alberta. |
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| book changing landscapes | |
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Identity Stories - grades 2-6(approx. 1.25 hours) Image
How do traditions, abilities, or ways of life shape a person's identity? In this two-part program, students will explore the theme of identity and discover the value of learning from museum objects. During a guided tour of the Human History Hall, students will delve into the stories of individuals and communities, exploring how museums portray these narratives of identity. |
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| book identity stories | |
Sustainable Societies: A Resource Game - grades 3-5(approx. 1.25 hours) Image
How do communities grow? How does the land sustain us? Through an interactive tour in the Human History Hall, students will explore historical examples of how various communities have used, and sometimes misused, the natural resources available to them. |
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| book sustainable societies |