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Teacher Services: The programs listed are but a few of thethemes that can be presented. If you have a specific curriculumtopic in mind that may be within the focus of the Museum, weencourage you contact the Museum.Admission: Student groups: $4.75; Two accompanying adultsare given free admissionLocation: 55 Ontario St.Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm; March – October, ClosedDecember to FebruaryLanguages: EnglishGroup Size: Flexible depending on programTime Frame: Tours: usually 2 – 2 ½ hoursShip: 20 minutesMuseum: 40 minutesActivities: 50 – 90 minutes (depending on Gradeor presentation)Contact:Marine Museum of the Great Lakes55 Ontario StreetKingston ON K7L 2Y2Phone: 613.542.2261Email: specialevents@marmuseum.caWebsite: www.marmuseum.caNotesMilitaryCommunications andElectronics MuseumThe Military Communications and Electronics Museumproudly displays the history of the integrated CanadianForces Communications and Electronics Branch,as embodied by the Museum’s theme: The Troops,the Times & the Technology, from the early days ofConfederation until present day, both at home andabroad. Includes also: the opening of the CanadianNorth, 2nd World War POWs, Vimy Ridge, MemorialRoom. Developed in conjunction with Ontario Ministryof Education curriculum expectations, their on-siteeducation programs delve into military communicationshistory, offering a uniquely Canadian perspective of ournation’s past, and affords students hands-on, experientiallearning opportunities.Curriculum Connections:Kingston MuseumsGrades 1 and 6: Social Studies – Canada and WorldConnectionsGrade 4: Canada’s Provinces, Territories and Regions(Opening of the Canadian North through radio).Grade 6: Canada’s links to the World (UN Peacekeeping).Grade 8: History – Canada: A changing society (1st WorldWar)Grade 10 – 12: History – Canada (1st and 2nd World Wars;UN Peacekeeping)Grades 1 – 8: Science and Technology – includingspecifically: Grade 4: Energy and Control – Light and Soundwww.kingstoncanada.com Educational Opportunities in Kingston 19