Canada and the World in Flight

This program presents a chronological trip through the Museum, and explores the impact particular aircraft have had on our history and, conversely, how our history had made certain aircraft important.

Grade: Secondary Cycle Two (Year 1)
Subject: History and Citizenship Education
Cost: $4.50 per student (minimum fee of $85)
Group size: Max. 28 students
Chaperones: Minimum of 6 adult chaperones per group (free)
Capacity: Two groups concurrently
Duration: 90 minutes

Program Description

This program is an interactive guided tour during which students will be expected to ask questions, make observations, and offer their thoughts about the various topics discussed along the way.

Themes for this tour include: the evolution of the flying machine as a form of technology, the use of aircraft in Canada to meet the needs and demands of its citizens, and how this usage has affected both the building of Canada as a nation, and the role of our air force at home and abroad.

Curriculum Links

History and Citizenship Education

Competency 1

–: Examines a social phenomena from a historical perspective

Competency 2

–: Interprets social phenomena using the historical method

Competency 3

–: Constructs his/her consciousness of citizenship through the study of history

The Formation of the Canadian Federation

–: Central Concept: Industrialization
–: Designated Focus: The relationship between industrialization and social, territorial and political change.

The Modernization of Québec Society

–: Central Concept: Modernization
–: Designated Focus: The relationship between changes in attitudes and the role of the state.

Source Document: Québec Education Program – Social Sciences (Cycle Two, Year 1)

Teacher Tips

Remember: to help plan your trip, teachers are entitled to a free pass. Please call our reservation office to request yours today!

To get the most out of your experience, we recommend that you arrange your bus schedule so that you can spend 2–2 ½ hours at the Museum. This will give you an opportunity to visit more of the collection on your own, take health breaks, enjoy snacks or lunches, visit the boutique, etc.

Staying for lunch? Please ask our reservation office about table/lunchroom availability, as well as our catering service.

Pre or Post-Visit Activity Suggestion

Have your students visit our website and explore our new on-line exhibition, “Canadian Aviation Through Time”. The timeline shows how achievements in Canadian aviation fit within the wider context of science and technology milestones and international events that affected life in Canada between 1900 and 1945.

Fees and Reservations

Make a Reservation

Please make your reservation at least three weeks in advance by calling 613-993-4264 or click on the Reserve button to fill out an online reservation request. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for our response.

Program fees are per person and include taxes. All accompanying adults per group are admitted free. Payment may be made in advance or on arrival by cash, credit card, debit, or cheque made payable to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

Fees
Program	Per student*	Minimum Fee
*Please note that all prices are subject to change without notice.
Canada and the World in Flight	$4.50	$85

Cancellation Fees

A cancellation fee of $80 per school program will be charged for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled date of the program. For a program cancelled with more than 48 hours notice, a $20 administration fee will apply, unless the program is rescheduled within the same school year. In the case of school bus cancellation due to inclement weather, this fee will not apply if a school reschedules the cancelled program within the same school year.