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Field trips to the museum

Busy bees

Grade level:
JK to Grade 4 (Ontario)
Preschool to Elementary cycle 2 (Quebec)
Fee:
$10 per student
Duration:
90 minutes

Dates offered: September 24, 2025 to June 12, 2026

Max. group size: 29

Discover how bees make honey from farm to table, their role as pollinators and the role of the beekeeper. Students explore the inner workings of the hive by learning the lifecycle of bees, handling beekeeping tools, and putting together an empty beehive. This program encourages teamwork and problem solving as students complete a bee challenge. The program would not be complete without everyone getting to taste a spoonful of honey.

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A close-up of bees on a honeycomb

Lesson plan

Consult this lesson plan for ideas to extend the learning—and the fun!

Busy bees: Lesson plan

Curriculum links

Kindergarten

  • Problem solving and innovating

Grade 1

  • Science and technology
    • Life systems
      • Relating science and technology to our changing world
      • Exploring and understanding concepts

Grade 2

  • Science and technology
    • Life systems
      • Relating science and technology to our changing world
      • Exploring and understanding concepts

Grade 3

  • Science and technology
    • Life systems
      • Relating science and technology to our changing world
      • Exploring and understanding concepts

Grade 4

  • Science and technology
    • Life systems
      • Exploring and understanding concepts

Preschool

  • Cognitive development:
    • Thinking skills
  • Physical and motor development
    • Motor skills
    • Healthy lifestyle habits

Elementary cycle 1

  • Mathematics, science and technology: Science and technology
    • Living things
      • Matter
      • Systems and interaction
      • Appropriate language

Elementary cycle 2 

  • Mathematics, science and technology: Science and technology
    • Living things
      • Matter
      • Systems and interaction
      • Appropriate language

Fees

$10 per student, up to a maximum of 29 students. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.

*Program includes free admission for the teacher as well as up to a maximum of 7 other adults. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 6 students. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.

Complimentary or discounted admission, as well as passes and memberships are not applicable to group visits.

Reservations

Booking requests can be made through the school programs reservation request form.

You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

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