School Outings in the Gaspé Peninsula Elementary School Programs

Activities just for you!

In this booklet, you will find all the necessary information to help you choose a made-to-measure

activity for your pupils. Our four centres have decided to come together to present what we have to

offer to you and in so doing, help you avoid a lot of work. Knowing that your days are already very

busy, we are more than happy to make them a little easier. Did you know that you are entitled to

receive a certain amount of funding for your cultural activities? Indeed, the Ministry of Culture and

Communications has set aside money for school boards. All that you have to do is contact the

person responsible for culture in your local area. Please note that 75% of the expenses for the

activities are covered; these include both transportation and admission fees. We are pleased to be

able to help you enhance your teaching thanks to our facilities. One visit with us and you will

appreciate the potential of what is hidden within our walls.

• For the René Lévesque School Board, the person responsible for culture is Mrs. Nathalie

Lavigne. You can contact her at 418-752-3395, extension 1902, or at the following email

address: Nathalie.lavigne@csrl.net

• For the Chic-Chocs School Board, the person responsible for culture is Mrs. Marie-Claire Roy.

You can contact her at 418-763-2206, extension 6042, or at the following email address:

marie-claire.roy@cschic-chos.qc.ca

• For the Eastern Shores School Board, the person responsible is Mrs. Suzanne Ward. You can

contact her at 418-752-2247, extension 243, or at the following email address:

Suzanne.ward@essb.qc.ca

Resource Personnel for Each Museum:

• The Acadian Museum of Quebec: Ms. Lily Lampron, at 418-534-4000, or at the following email

address: Accueil@museeadadien.com

• Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula: Ms. Vicky Boulay, at 418-368-1534, or at the following

address: animation@museedelagaspesie.ca

• Bourg de Pabos Historic Site: by phone at 418-689-6043, or at the following email address:

bourg@glodetrotter.net

• Manoir LeBoutillier: Ms. Johanne Murray, at 418-892-5150, or at the following email address:

manoir.leboutillier@lanseaugriffon.ca

Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula

For first cycle pupils of elementary school Detectives, get out your magnifying glasses!

Situational activity: Help! A little rascal has had some fun mixing up a dozen old photos which have not yet been dated! Become student-detectives and go looking for hints to solve the enigma of the mysterious photos without dates. This activity allows pupils to establish an initial contact with archival photographs and to become familiar with this medium which serves as witness to a period of time and a way of life. They will make contact with authentic archival documents taken from the collection of the Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula (1880 to today); documents which illustrate familiar themes: street life, home, family, school, church, stores, and land and sea transportation.

For second cycle pupils of elementary school In search of the Micmacs …

Do you know the first inhabitants of the Gaspé Peninsula? The Micmacs (Mi’kmaq)? Discover the fascinating history of this First Nations community of the Gaspé region thanks to authentic Micmac artifacts. Some are strange, others ingenious, but all of them exemplify a unique savoir-faire! Through an interactive presentation, pupils will learn more about the Micmacs (their traditional way of life, their presence in the Gaspé region, and their characteristics). This activity is followed by a matching game which invites pupils to associate traditional Micmac objects used in the past with those of today’s way of life.

A regional cultural institution, the Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula is the witness to the identity and imagination of the people of the Gaspé region. The museum preserves and disperses the regional cultural heritage which is the basis of local life; a unique undertaking indeed. Through its rich collection of cultural works and objects, the Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula reveals to local residents, fellow Quebecers, and visitors from all over the world, the soul of a still thriving and deep-rooted community. The Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula is by far the best place to discover the history of our wonderful peninsula through visiting the following: the permanent exhibit “Gaspésie … the grand journey!”, as well as its numerous seasonal exhibits, 4 to 6 new annual exhibits which focus on history, art, and the heritage of Gaspé. The museum’s clientele has privileged access to the archive centre of the Gaspé Peninsula and also to a service depot of the BAnQ. The museum is also the editor of Magazine Gaspésie.

For third cycle pupils of elementary school Making a living from the sea… Be it the Saint Lawrence River, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, or the Bay of Chaleurs, the Gaspé Penin-sula is surrounded by the sea. One hundred years ago in the Gaspé region, almost all the sources of employment were connected to the sea. During this activity, pupils will learn about the trades prac-ticed by the inhabitants of the 19th-century Gaspé Peninsula: sea captains, lighthouse keepers, whale fishers, marine carpenters, fishermen, graviers, cod merchants, and fisheries inspectors. While exploring the permanent exhibit and the contents of their “tool boxes”, pupils will discover di-verse objects (tools, instruments) and archival documents (photographs, maps, etc.) which will al-low them to familiarize themselves with their ancestors’ trades … and even maybe meet a few of them!

SOMETHING NEW! Amuse Personnage Mobile phone app for IPad downloaded with Amuse Personnage

This is a new matching game which involves associating objects from the permanent exhibit, “Gaspésie … the grand journey!” with characters from the Gaspé region. Ten IPads downloaded with Amuse Personnage will be available to school groups (2 to 3 pupils per IPad) to allow them to expe-rience the app on site. You can also download the app from the App Store.

Acadian Museum of Quebec This museum shares the fascinating life of the Acadians and more specifically, how they established roots in Quebec and contributed to Quebec society. Several educational activities regarding this theme as well as other diverse exhibits from non-regional museums are offered all year to elementary school pupils. Consequently, we can adequately meet the varied needs of all teachers. With regards to positioning Acadian history in the elementary school program, it could be introduced at the end of grade 4, or at the beginning of grade 5. The main objective of this activity is to allow pupils the opportunity of discovering the history of their region.

For third cycle elementary school pupils

Let’s play Acadians

If pupils have already done their family tree, ask them to share the names which appear on it with their classmates. If not, ask them if any of their family names can be found on the list presented in the permanent exhibit.

Situational activity: A group of Acadian descendants, the Atineux, are worried about the future of their people. Since 1755, the Acadians have not had any territory they could call their own, thus obliging them to continue to spread out into other territories. Quebec is one of the regions where Acadians can be found. The pupils, the group of Atineux, must discover traces of the Acadian population left in Quebec culture. With the help of a museum guide, the group must reveal these traces of the Acadians in Quebec society by consulting the exhibit “Quebec Acadia”. By examining objects and information in this exhibit, pupils will do research to find elements of Acadian culture which they brought to their new territory, Quebec.

Other activities:

• 12-minute film viewing

A short film explaining the deportation of the Acadians and their arrival in Quebec. The pupils must be attentive because several elements in the video can be reused in their presentation.

• Discovering their way of life

In teams of four, pupils go gather information on one of nine themes which is assigned to them. The themes are: daily objects, agriculture, Acadian geography, language, holiday celebrations, architecture, families, religion, and Acadian celebrities.

• Mini-play

Each team will be asked to present a short play in front of their classmates based on the discovery theme. Two-to-three-minute presentations given by these budding historians will allow them to share their newly acquired knowledge.

• Evaluation

For those teachers interested, an evaluation grid will be available to evaluate the mini-plays based on two criteria: social interaction and drama.

Historic Site of Bourg de Pabos This site offers a unique experience in a building which has won two architectural prizes and which perfectly blends into its natural setting. The history of the Pabos Seigneury in New France is depicted in artwork accompanied with written descriptions on pivoting panels which are located next to those honouring the founding families of the site. The new exhibit room connects history and architecture. The exhibit clearly explains the knowledge acquired during archeological digs. This site is open only during the summer months; however, at other times the site is also open for groups. Please note that part of the visits take place outdoors.

For third cycle elementary school pupils Discover with Fanfan From the period of the De Bellefeuille seigneurs, up to the King Brothers, pupils will be accompanied by Fanfan who will help them explore the historic site of Bourg de Pabos. They will learn how the founding families of Pabos and first fisherman of Gaspé lived during the seigneurial period of New France. Pupils will learn different techniques used in conducting archeological digs. They will then observe authentic artifacts discovered at Pabos in 1980. The last part of this activity will deal with the installation of the steam sawmill by the King Brothers at the end of the 19th century; 125 years after the destruction of the French Bourg, and forty years before the establishment of the first pulp and paper mill in Chandler. Pupils will view the ruins of the sawmill and also discover the ecological impact of the forestry industry on the Bay des Chaleurs.

Manoir LeBoutillier Dive back into 1850! Our guides, dressed in period costumes, will lead you into the empire of John LeBoutillier. Come discover our collection of artifacts, hand-made rugs, as well as reproductions of wall hangings which depict the period between 1850 and 1860 and which decorate the nine main exhibit rooms. You will be impressed by the free-standing central staircase and delighted to discover the original European furniture which John LeBoutillier, a ship-owner and international merchant, had transported from overseas in his ships.

For third cycle elementary school pupils A tourist complex worth discovering! Encouraging elementary school pupils to discover all aspects of culture … (Duration: 1 hour per site)

La maison aux Lilas de l’Anse Garden preparation (based on the climate) • Small garden tools • Vegetable garden preparation • Seedlings and cuttings

Le Manoir Le Boutillier Stories of the Manoir • The captain’s visit • An appointment with the manager • A day at the fish merchant’s counter

A walk along the Seigneurie de l’Anse • Discovering the seal hunt • The weathervane “Rorqual de pêche” represents the ship of the same name on which fishermen from

Jersey navigated to fish all along the Gaspé shores. • The weathervane “Morue de pêche” represented another ship associated with Atlantic cod fishing and

was used to announce the fishermen’s return from the Grand Banks.

Le Griffon Cultural Centre

Seasonal exhibit at the Griffon Cultural Centre • Visit of the current seasonal summer exhibit (theme to be announced)

Possibility of participating in the fall harvest of crops planted by the pupils!

Services

Museum of the

Gaspé Peninsula

Acadian Museum of Quebec

Bourg de Pabos

Manoir LeBoutillier

Bilingual guide and group leaders

Adapted for the

physically challenged

Partially

Partially

Eating area

Outdoor visits

Made-to-measure group leadership

Museum recognized by the Ministry of

Culture

Services Offered by the Museums

Acadian Museum of Québec 95 Port-Royal Avenue, Bonaventure, Qc, G0C 1E0 Open all year $5.00 per pupil (taxes included) Free for teachers and accompanying parents

Museum of the Gaspé Peninsula 80 Gaspé Boulevard Gaspé, Qc, G4X 1A9 Open all year $5.00 per pupil (taxes included) Free for teachers and accompanying parents

Historic Site of Bourg de Pabos 75 chemin de la plage Pabos Mills, Qc, G0C 2J0 Open in summer and by reservation

$5.00 per pupil (taxes included) Free for teachers and accompanying parents

Manoir LeBoutillier 578, boul Griffon, C.P. 37, L’Anse-au-Griffon, Gaspé, Qc G4X 6A4 Open in summer and by reservation

$5.00 per pupil per site (taxes included)

Free for teachers and accompanying parents

3 sites (La Maison aux Lilas de l’Anse, Le Manoir LeBoutillier,

Le Griffon Cultural Centre