Preschool

Territories and Identities

Do we inhabit a territory or does the territory inhabit us? What impact do we have on others? From one ocean to another to another, communities develop their way of life according to the climate, the relief, the rivers and the forest. A spectacular landscape, with the allure of terrestrial paradise overflowing with resources, inspires us and creates a desire to live within it. From the first nations to immigrants, various cultures have met and transformed from their contact with each other. Somewhere between sharing and adaptation, diverse peoples co-exist while upholding the continuity of their traditions and institutions. In which territory do you see yourself? Your room? Your city? Your country?

Information

Type of activity
In-class activity with a mediator
Our mediators travel to many schools across Montreal, including those in Westmount, Côte-Saint-Luc, Montreal West, Hampstead and the Town of Mount Royal. Please note, however, that this service is unfortunately not offered in the boroughs of Anjou, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève.
Virtual visit with a mediator

Cost
$230

Topics explored

Students will identify elements of different city and country landscapes as well as the seasons represented.

Discussion

Students will explore works through observation exercises and games.

The workshop

Using oil pastels, students will create an imaginary landscape where they would like to live.

Materials used:

Oil pastels
Coloured paper board

A developmental learning experience

Works of art are a magnificent gateway to stimulate learning across many areas of development. Beyond artistic discoveries, children will build their understanding of the world at the Museum.

In this activity, students will specifically learn to:

Assert their personality
Interact cooperatively
Communicate
Build their understanding of the world
Finish a project
Exercise their sensory and motor skills

This tour lets students explore how encounters with Canada’s North and the Indigenous communities who live there shaped the imagination of famous Canadian artist Jean Paul Riopelle.

In Darwin’s time, scientists made discoveries that led them to rethink how they saw the world.

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