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Little Victoria lived in Vancouver a long time ago. Listen to the story of her lost doll as Victoria’s family evolves over the years. Play with toys from each generation and see the evolution of toys overtime. Students are invited to consider the connection of toys to sustainability and environmental impact over the decades. Role-play archaeologists and discover toys like Victoria’s.
Subtopic: First Nations of the Northwest Coast Culture (45-60 minutes, $145)
Gain a deeper understanding of First Nations’ traditional culture through Object-Based Learning. Examine belongings from the Pacific Northwest Coast and learn how First Nations Peoples met the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.*
*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)
Subtopic: Inuit Culture (45-60 minutes, $145)
Learn more about the seasonal cycle of traditional Inuit life through an interactive inquiry-based activity that focuses on Inuit belongings.
Subtopic: Dig into the Past! (45-60 minutes, $145)
Uncover the science of archaeology by investigating artefacts from the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China, Greece, and Rome. Work in teams to research and analyze artefacts from the Museum's Teaching Collection, then formulate and test your hypothesis.
*An Education Kit is available for this subtopic ($55/week)
Subtopic: Reframing Archaeology: Sites of the Northwest Coast (45-60 minutes, $145)
Learn about several prominent Northwest Coast archaeological sites. Using traditional First Nations belongings, examine the role and limitations of archeology when studying the cultures and traditions of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations.
Subtopic: Mummification in Ancient Egypt (45-60 minutes, $145)
Learn more about the process and the significance of mummification in Ancient Egypt. Use your critical thinking skills to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary issues surrounding ethics, collecting, and repatriation in museums.
The materials found inside the Kit encourage students to think about the environment and sustainability. Students learn about the Tsleil-Waututh Seasonal Round as a way of thinking about the conservation of land and water resources. Students gain insight into how Tsleil-Waututh and other Coastal peoples managed natural resources to ensure a legacy for future generations. The Kit comes with completed lesson plans, hands-on resource materials, and additional references to complement a teacher’s classroom teaching and unit plans.
Work with professional animators to storyboard a plot, create and animate characters, and add dialogue and sound effects. Students complete a one to two-minute animated story by the end of the day. Stories include Vancouver Fire, 1907 Anti-Asian Riots, Skwachays - The Great Seal Hunt and Japanese Canadian Internment. Presented in partnership by Reel 2 Real with the Museum of Vancouver.
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