BC Field Trips

How We Lived (Gr 4-6)

Offered by

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Last updated on

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Investigate Steveston's history of immigrant workers from 1890 to 1940 through role-play. Students 'research" people's lives as newspaper reporters, by unpacking artefacts, creating a timeline and exploring the heritage buildings at Britannia Shipyards National Heritage Site. *Please note: This program will be offered until the end of March 2024. A new version with same themes will be offered starting April 1, 2024. More information to come.

Big Ideas

Demographic changes in North America created shifts in economic and political power.

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.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

4, 5, 6

Months Available:

February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Guides, Homeschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$5.00

Cost Per Adult:

$0.00

Fee Notes:

A minimum of $100 applies

Cancellations require two weeks’ notice for a full refund. We will charge 50% of the fee for cancellations made less than two weeks & 100% of the fee for failure to attend the program without notice.