Royal BC Museum - Victoria BC
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Address675 Belleville StreetVictoria, British Columbia V8W 9W2 Canada Website |
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We welcome teachers to visit the Royal BC Museum galleries and preview the exhibits before they bring a class or group of students for a tour. This is a great opportunity for you to consider how to structure your students’ time during a visit, what exhibits to focus your curriculum on, and what materials you may need to prepare. Admission to the galleries is free for teachers who have booked a school visit. Please provide your pre-booked visit confirmation number when arranging a teacher preview or pre-visit tour. Self-Conducted Activity Sheets are available online for First Peoples, Living Land, Living Sea and Modern History.
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Simon Fraser is best known for his daring exploration of the great river that bears his name. He has also been called the founding father of BC, because he established the first four forts west of the Rockies: Trout Lake Post, now called Fort McLeod, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fort George. Using a variety of artifacts and furs students will learn about Simon Fraser’s explorations in BC and trade between the Europeans and First Peoples.
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Gold, the symbol of affluence and power! This program looks at the mineral itself, where to find it, (no we don’t have a secret map), and how to mine it. Students will gain an understanding of various mining methods and the importance of mining in the history of the province. They will be able to examine ore and try panning for gold in our sluice box. *Limited wheelchair access
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The Earth’s climate is changing. It has changed many times in the past and will change again. What will be the consequences of these changes and will we be ready to deal with them? This program looks at the current warming trend, the causes, the consequences and what we can do to mitigate the effects of this warming. Students will also look at weather forecasting, with hands-on demonstrations of equipment, weather maps and types of clouds.
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Explore British Columbia's mountains, forests, grasslands, waters and cities. Includes a teachers' guide, student submissions and a link to suggested lesson plans for grades 8 through 12. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/exhibits/journeys/english/index.html
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What was it like living, learning, working and playing in the days of the early pioneers? Discover the challenges and simple pleasures of the various activities associated with life a century ago. This program will take place in Helmcken House and St. Ann’s Schoolhouse. It will include stations that explore learning in the schoolhouse, parlour games, laundry and kitchen chores. Hands-on activities will demonstrate how the early pioneer lifestyle differs from, or is similar to, life today. *Limited wheelchair access
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Ever wonder what bear fur feels like, how a barnacle eats, or how an owl flies without making any noise? Using museum specimens, props and activities, this hands-on program will introduce students to the tremendous variety of animals that live in British Columbia. Students will examine an assortment of animals including bears, birds, fish, and insects and learn why these animals have different shapes and sizes. Come and find out how an insect is like a bird, what a mouse and a bear have in common and how insects’ eyes are different from ours. This program is offered Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:15 pm and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:45 am.
