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Field trips to the museum

Forces in action

Grade level:
Grade 2 to 3 (Ontario)
Elementary cycle 2 (Quebec)
Fee:
$10 per student
Duration:
60 minutes

Dates offered: October 1, 2024 to May 30, 2025

Max. group size: 30

What makes things move? What makes them stop moving? In this program, students will investigate a variety of forces—and put them to work—as they determine the best way to make cars race down a track. They will also observe digital graphing tools in use to measure the amount of force required to overcome friction on different surfaces.

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Close-up of a small wooden vehicle with black wheels and a yellow propeller affixed to a grey motor.

Lesson plan

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

Forces in action: Lesson plan

Curriculum links

Grade 3:

  • Science and technology – Matter and energy: Forces and motion

Elementary cycle 2: 

  • Science and technology – Material world: Forces and motion

Fees

$10 per student. Please note a minimum fee of $150 applies.

Your school may be eligible for financial support. For more information, contact the customer engagement team.

*Program includes free admission for one adult for every four students. Please note that there is a mandatory minimum ratio of one adult for every 10 students. Any additional adults not included in the program fee will be required to pay the regular visitor fee at admission and will not be able to participate in the program. These requirements do not apply to groups with students who have special needs.

Reservations

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

You can also connect directly with our customer engagement team:
Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

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