ACTIVITY BOOKLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTIVITY BOOKLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUMMARY BEFORE YOUR VISIT : Activity 01 : Make up a story... page 04 Activity 02 : The association game... page 07 DURING YOUR VISIT : Activity 01 : Riddles... page 08 Activity 02 (optional) : The manufacturing of wax figures... page 13 AFTER YOUR VISIT : Activity 01 : Observation game... page 11 Activity 02 : Discovery... page 12 2

INTRODUCTION The Montreal Grévin Museum offers a rewarding and fun experience to its visitors whether big or small kids. This activity booklet is intended for primary school students. The Grévin Museum tour makes visitors travel through its different worlds going from history, politics, sports and culture. The visitor will discover the history of Quebec and Canada going from the first nations people to the contemporary figures of today. Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, Jeanne Mance, Céline Dion, Donald Sutherland, bonhomme Carnaval and many more prominent figures will bear no secret for the students. They will also meet the illustrious international personalities who have made history or are still making the headlines today. Discover an overview of the cultural scene of Quebec. To help you to better live the experience that the Grévin has to offer, this activity guide has been developed in 3 parts: before your visit, during the visit and after the visit. The list of characters and the cheat sheets will be sent to you upon request. The Grévin team is also at your disposal to answer any questions about pricing, lunches and logistics to help you shape the best experience for your students. We wish you a pleasant visit! 3

BEFORE YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 MAKE UP A STORY INSTRUCTIONS The characters at the Montreal Grévin Museum are from different worlds and will make you travel through time. Have you ever imagined what the world would be like if the different characters met at the present time? Here is the context of the game: a meteorite fell on the island of Montreal, wreaking havoc and destruction throughout the city. In teams of four to six people, the students will choose a group of different figures, they are supposed to rebuilt Montreal and make it the vibrant city it once was before the disaster. Thereafter, the teams will have to defend their choice and rationalize it by leaning on research, experiences, and various achievements of the characters. They can choose to defend their choice in writing and/or by presenting orally. 4

BEFORE YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 MAKE UP A STORY A) Circle the group of characters of your choice. GROUP 1 Historical figure : Samuel de Champlain Cultural figure : Lady Gaga Sports figure : Maurice Richard Fictional character : Indiana Jones GROUP 2 Political figure : Nelson Mandela Cultural figure : Marie-Mai Sports figure : Georges St. Pierre Fictional character : The Little Prince GROUP 3 Political figure : Gandhi Cultural : Céline Dion Sports figure : Sidney Crosby Fictional character : Charlie Chaplin GROUP 4 Political figure : Queen Elisabeth II Cultural figure : Angelina Jolie Sports figure : Tiger Woods Fictional character : Bonhomme Carnaval GROUP 5 Historical figure : Marie-Antoinette Cultural figure : Michael Jackson Sports figure : Joannie Rochette Cultural figure : Jackie Chan 5

BEFORE YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 MAKE UP A STORY B) Based on your research, experiences, achievements and traits of each characters, explain why the group you selected is the best. Montreal needs saving to be what it once was. 6

BEFORE YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 2 THE ASSOCIATION GAME How does it work? This game helps to connect each Grévin museum character below to its respective profession. Students will learn about local and international personalities. NAME profession Barack Obama Poet and Quebec singer Marie-Mai Athlete MMA/UFC Sidney Crosby American pop singer Tiger Woods Paralympic champion Julie Payette American pop singer Georges St-Pierre Chief of Stadacona first nations Indiana Jones Founder of the Montreal hospital, Hôtel-Dieu Guylaine Tremblay Quebec singer Chantal Petitclerc Astronaut Gilles Vigneault Adventurer Marguerite Bourgeoys President of the United States Jeanne Mance Golfer Michael Jackson Founder of French education in Quebec Donnacona Hockey player Lady Gaga Actress 7

DURING YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 RIDDLES How does it work? During their tour, the students will have to find the names of the characters using their knowledge and the information on the red plates on the walls. Characters located on the first floor of the tour: 1. I wear the jersey of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team and I hold the record for most goals scored in my career with my 894 goals : 2. I am a Canadian personality who fought for cancer research by making a run across Canada, called the Marathon of Hope : 3. I have served as Prime Minister of Canada and was the head of the Canadian liberal party twice: in 1968 and 1980 : 4. I was Premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985 as head of the Party Quebecois, in addition to organizing the first Quebec s referendum in 1980 : 5. With over 60 years of ruling, I am the queen of several kingdoms and territories, including Canada : 6. I am the first African-American President of the United States of America : 7. I am the first Canadian and woman to board the International Space Station : 8. I am the first French missionary woman in America, in addition to being the founder of the Canadian Church : 8

DURING YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 RIDDLES 9. I am the first intendant to have settled in New France : 10. I am the chief of the Outaouais first nations from Detroit : 11. I have founded the city of Montreal in 1642 : 12. Seafarer and French explorer, I am the Father of New France and I founded Quebec City in 1608 : 13. Seafarer and French explorer, I made three trips to America endorsed by the King of France, in order to find gold, spices and a route to Asia. I also gave Canada its name : 14. I am a French governor of New France under the reign of Louis VIX. When I was asked to surrender at the Battle of Quebec in 1690, I declared: I will answer you by the mouth of my cannons : 15. Quebec singer who participated in the musical reality show called Star Academy, I interpreted the song Emmène-moi and Qui prendra ma place : 9

DURING YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 RIDDLES Characters located on the second floor of the tour 16. I am the character behind the famous sentence: Draw me a sheep : 17. I am a scary character that represents one of today s most famous myths of the modern world : 18. A famous Quebec singer, I hold the record of best-selling French albums in the world : 19. I am the American singer who invented the Moonwalk : 20. I am a pop singer with an eccentric sense of dressing and I m behind the famous song Just Dance : 10

AFTER YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 1 OBSERVATION GAME How does it work? This game must match the objects listed below to their respective character. Choose the appropriate character from the choices of answers provided for each of the statements. Who do I belong to? 1. The Formula One pilot helmet a) Gilles Villeneuve b) Patrick Roy c) Georges St. Pierre 2. A sweater that states «Marathon of Hope» a) Chantal Petitclerc b) John Lennon c) Terry Fox 3. A dog sled a) Nicolas Vanier b) Bonhomme Carnaval c) Mika 4. A sash with arrow patterns a) Lady Gaga b) Michael Jackson c) Bonhomme Carnaval 5. An ax a) Samuel de Champlain b) Frankenstein C) Donnacona 6. A trumpet a) Louis Armstrong b) Celine Dion c) The Little Prince 7. A cane a) Gandhi b) Jeanne Mance c) René Angélil 8. A golf club a) Sidney Crosby b) Gilles Villeneuve c) Tiger Woods 9. An astronaut helmet a) Joannie Rochette b) Julie Payette c) Steve Jobs 10. The apron of a chef a) Alain Ducasse b) Nelson Mandela c) Charlie Chaplin 11

AFTER YOUR VISIT ACTIVITY 2 DISCOVERY How does it work? Following their visit to the Montreal Grévin Museum the students will share which character they liked the most and explain why. A) Which character did you discover during your visit? B) What struck you in this character? Explain why. 12

DURING YOUR VISIT OPTIONAL ACTIVITY THE MANUFACTURING OF WAX FIGURES To perform this activity, booking is necessary and at an additional charge How is the wax character FABRICATED? A short conference of 20 minutes will help the students discover the fabrication process of a wax character. A short Q&A will be distributed for students to state what they have learned. This is a good opportunity for students: To engage in a discussion with the wax professionals To ask questions and voice their comments Questions can be spontaneous or prepared in advance in class. 13

DURING YOUR VISIT OPTIONAL ACTIVITY THE MANUFACTURING OF WAX FIGURES What are the main steps of the fabrication of wax figures : to be answered individually or collectively 1. Identify the steps of the making of a wax figure. 2. For which parts of the body is the wax used? 3. How is the hair layered? 4. List at least 4 of the professions involved in the fabrication process : 5. What is the material used for the moulding of a wax character? 6. Imagine there s a statue of yourself to be unveiled at Grévin ; next to which character would you like to be displayed? Explain why. 14