SCHOOLPROGRAMS

2017–2018

Look inside for field trips that cover Big Ideas.

Richmond’s Museums and Heritage SitesGet students excited about local history with inquiry-based field trips, tours, education kits and in-class presentations that cover the new curriculum’s Big Ideas.

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FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION COST AVAILABILITY COVERS BIG IDEAS | SOCIAL STUDIES

Food for Thought Step back in time and learn how the London Family shaped their local environment, and how the local environment shaped how they lived. Experience what farming was like in Richmond's early years through storytelling, outdoor games and planting.Discount when booked with London Farm House Tour.

$4 March–June9:30-11:00 a.m. or 12:30-2:00 p.m.

K Our communities are diverse and made up of individuals who have a lot in common.1 We shape the local environment, and the local environment shapes who we are and how we live.2 Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.3 People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.

Let's Celebrate Winter Discover Richmond's diverse cultures by exploring multicultural winter celebrations, from First Nations to European, Asian and African traditions. Unwrap mystery presents that hold clues about a cultural winter celebration, play a Japanese New Year game and make a Victorian Christmas craft.

$4 November–February9:30-11:00 a.m. or 12:30-2:00 p.m.

K Our communities are diverse and made up of individuals who have a lot in common.1 Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals.2 Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.3 People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.

Animating History Animate unique stories about your local Richmond community. Work with professional animators to storyboard a plot, create and animate characters, develop dialogue and add sound effects to create a two-minute video about the Steveston Interurban Tram, the First Flight from Minoru Park, or the Zylmans Immigration Story.

$15 Wednesdays9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

4 British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming part of Canada. 5 Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Britannia Boatbuilders Experience West Coast maritime heritage traditions by exploring the Shipyard, and a Japanese boat builder’s family home and boatworks. Then learn wooden boat building and maritime skills by creating a hand-held boat to take home.

$5 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

Customizable to suit each grade level.

Inside the Britannia Shipyards Tour

Explore the Shipyard and homes of a multi-ethnic workforce that lived at Britannia from 1890–1940. Discover how the company determined what job you did and where you lived. Experience the differences in the workers lifestyles during this interactive tour.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

Customizable to suit each grade level.

Working on the Waterfront

Discover Britannia’s industrial fishing and boat building community by visiting the new Seine Net Loft exhibits and Innovation Station. Students will discover how multicultural communities worked together to invent maritime products through stories and hands-on activities.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

K Our communities are diverse and made up of individuals who have a lot in common.1 We shape the local environment, and the local environment shapes who we are and how we live.2 Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.3 People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.

How We Lived Students will play the role of Steveston Enterprise newspaper reporters while investigating Britannia’s early immigrant community. They will research people’s lives by unpacking personal artefacts, creating a timeline and exploring historic buildings where they lived and worked.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

4 The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people and communities of Canada.5 Immigration and multiculturalism shape Canadian society and identity.6 Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

Life in Sutebusuton Learn to ‘think like a historian’ by enriching students' understanding of what life was like for pre-WWII Japanese Canadians living in Steveston. Students will learn how to interpret primary sources and conduct interviews while engaging in role play in the Murakami family home.Complements The Nikkei Return program at Steveston Museum.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

4 British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming part of Canada.5 Canada's policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.6 Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.

In-Class Presentation: Sliding Through Steveston

Enjoy a field trip without leaving your classroom. Inspire your students to learn about children's lives in Steveston 100 years ago through an interactive slideshow, artefact exploration and writing activities using fountain pens and ink.

$4 Year–Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

3 People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.4 British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming a part of Canada.5 Natural resources shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.6 Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

The Nikkei Return Unpack the internment and post-war experiences of two Japanese Canadians from Steveston using objects and text. Challenge your students to make historical connections with contemporary themes of human rights and resiliency.Complements Life in Sutebusuton program at Britannia Shipyards.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

4 British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming a part of Canada.5 Canada's policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.6 Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.

Treading Through Time

Step into the past with this customizable walking tour of Steveston Village. The tour highlights themes of communities, transportation, immigration and local industries, while building curiosity about this historic town.

$4 March–October, Anytime(60 minute program)

3 People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.4 The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people and communities of Canada.5 Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.6 Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms.

London Farm House Tour

Transform students' understanding of pioneer life in Richmond with a 60-minute guided tour of a 1890s farm house, heritage gardens, chicken coop and more. Tour ends with juice and cookies in the Tea Room.

$4 Year-Round (except January) Anytime Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Customizable to suit each grade level.

Tram Travellers Climb aboard the newly restored Tram Car 1220 and travel back in time to discover how the tram system transcended class and cultural barriers, while exploring the diverse stories of its passengers.

$4 Year-Round, Anytime(90 minute program)

4 British Columbia followed a unique path in becoming part of Canada.5 Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.6 Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

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BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP BY CONTACTING THE SITE:

LONDON HERITAGE FARM6511 Dyke Road604-271-5220londonhf@telus.netlondonheritagefarm.ca

STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAM4011 Moncton Street604-238-8081interurban1220@richmond.cawww.richmond.ca/interurban1220

RICHMOND MUSEUM7700 Minoru Gate604-247-8334museumed@richmond.cawww.richmondmuseum.ca/field-trips

BRITANNIA SHIPYARDS5180 Westwater Drive604-238-8037britannia@richmond.cawww.richmond.ca/culture/sites/britannia

STEVESTON MUSEUM3811 Moncton Street604-718-8439stevestonmuseum@richmond.cawww.richmond.ca/stevestonmuseum

Pro-D Workshop for TeachersOctober 20, 2017What does it mean to be Canadian? What is the story of Richmond? How have newcomers to our city helped shape that story?These big questions frame a fun and enriching day at the Richmond Museum. Leave feeling inspired with new ways to teach immigration and multiculturalism in your classroom.Register at www.richmond.ca/register with course code 2188792

16th Annual Richmond Regional Heritage FairMay 11–12, 2018Register your class for the Heritage Fair, an annual showcase of history project displays created by students in Grades 4-10. Students choose a topic in Canadian history, develop an inquiry question to guide their research and present their findings at the Heritage Fair.Register at www.richmondheritagefair.blogspot.ca

EDUCATION KITS with suitable grade levelBring the museum into your classroom with unique suitcases packed with ‘artefacts’, photographs and other resources that inspire curiosity and engage active young minds.

Visit www.richmondmuseum.ca/education-kits for BIG IDEAS and what’s inside each kit.

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RICHMOND MUSEUMDiscover new ways of thinking about our community history through exhibitions that explore our place in the world. Visit our website for current exhibitions, special events, programs for children and adults, as well as school programs.

BRITANNIA SHIPYARDS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEVisit a community of boatyards, canneries, residences and stores from a time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the Fraser River. Many buildings date back to 1885 and tell the stories of the multi-ethnic workforce that called Britannia home.

STEVESTON MUSEUMExperience the stories of early Steveston and discover the diverse cultures and their legacies that created this vibrant village. Don’t miss the exhibition about the triumphs and tragedies of Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community.

LONDON HERITAGE FARMStep back in time at this four acre site that contains the historical London Farm House and grounds with features that include the restored Spraggs family barn, antique farm equipment, honey and blue orchard bees, chickens and community gardens.

STEVESTON INTERURBAN TRAMClimb aboard Tram Car 1220, the largest artefact in the City of Richmond’s collection. Built in 1912, Tram Car 1220 was part of the Interurban network that helped develop and connect Richmond and the Lower Mainland.

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