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Uncovering Delta's Chinatown Education Kit

Offered by
Discovery Centre
Last updated on
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

What can the story of Delta’s Chinatown reveal about enduring issues in Canadian history? Using archaeological and archival evidence from Delta’s Chinatown, students will explore the legacy of Canada’s policies and treatment of Chinese immigrants.

Education Kits provide your students the opportunity to explore primary source materials in the classroom. Our kits include a teacher’s manual, lesson plans, student activity sheets, archival documents and artifacts, and program materials.

Big Ideas
  • Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.
  • Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.
  • Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues.
  • Emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events.
    • Trip Details
    City: 
    Delta
    For Grades: 
    5, 6, 9, 10
    Months Available: 
    January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Days Offered: 
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    Times Offered: 
    9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, Outside of School Hours, Overnight
    Duration: 
    See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    30
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, ESL, Homeschool
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 
    • All kits are free for Delta schools
    • 3 week borrow period
    • Advanced booking required
    • Bookings done on first come first serve basis

    To register a kit for your class, email djhdc@delta.ca 

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