| Content Provider | Remington Carriage Museum | |
| Contact Information | Robert Mein robert.mein@gov.ab.ca 623 Main Street Box 1649 Cardston, Alberta T0K 0K0 Canada Phone: 403 653 5139 Fax: 403-653-5160 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | There is no minimum. | |
| Primary Disciplines | Problem Solving, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Special Needs, Technology/Information Science, Animal husbndry | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Economics/Business, Reading, Writing | |
| Program Description | A Horse is a Horse, of Course! Grades K-6 Students learn about horses, what they like and how they behave. Questions are answered like: What kind of shoes do horses wear? And do horses really have frogs? Students will interact with the stable-master and a horse. Please call to confirm bookings and for program rates. Program length: 45 minutes. | |
| Program Format | We will meet in the Barn at the Remington Carriage Museum. Students will see a real live horse and our stable master. Students will be shown how a horse is cared for, the parts of a horse and some interesting bits of information about horse culture. The presenter will ask many questions and will give ample opportunity to answer the questions students might have. | |
| Objectives | Participants will: Explore the world of Horses and see how they are cared for. Engage with a presenter a horse, seeing and understanding the nature of these great animals. Develop an appreciation for our Western Heritage and the people that worked with horses to build our civilization. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | Alberta Science 1 d. Senses 1 e Needs of Animals and Plants 3.e Animal Life Cycles 4.a Waste and our World 6.D Evidence and Investigation | |
| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns | Alberta Science 1 d. Senses 1 e Needs of Animals and Plants 3.e Animal Life Cycles 4.a Waste and our World 6.D Evidence and Investigation | |
| Program Length | A Horse is a Horse, Of Course! | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Date/Time Notes | This program is offered from September to June. July and August are available upon request providing the presenter is available. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $99.00 Point to Point Cost: $99.00 By Request Cost: $99.00 | |
| Program Fee Notes | We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express. Other payment methods may be available upon request. | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Recording Notes | Recording is permitted with prior approval from content provider | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | ISDN Internet 2 | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We require groups to dial in to the Carriage Museum. Please test the connection one hour prior to the start of the program. |
