Docent Guided School Programs
Capacity 30 Students unless otherwise noted
Fins, Feathers and Fur - Grades K/1
Class Fee:
$60.00
(25 students maximum)
If you are a kindergarten class, please
consider booking for a spring session program.
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.
Tuesdays: 1:00 - 2:15
Thursdays: 10:15 - 11:30
Living and Learning a Century Ago - Grades 2/3
Class
Fee: $60.00
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 new 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.
Tuesdays: 10:30 - 11:45
Thursdays: 10:30 - 11:45
*Limited wheelchair access
 Simon Fraser: Explorer and Fur-Trader - Grades
4/5
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.
Wednesdays: 10:00 -
11:30
Thursdays: 10:00 - 11:30
*Limited wheelchair access
Our Changing Climate -
Grades 4/5
Class Fee: $60.00
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.
Tuesdays: 10:00 - 11:30
Fridays: 10:00 - 11:30
Wealth from the Ground - Grade 5
Class Fee: $60.00
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.
Tuesdays: 10:15 - 11:45
*Limited wheelchair access
Marine Ecosystems of British Columbia - Grades 6/7
Starting
January 2007
Class Fee: $60.00
British Columbia's coastline stretches for more than 27,000
km. This extensive coastline has many different habitats from protected muddy
bays to exposed rocky headlands. In these many habitats is an incredible
variety of plants and animals. This school program will look at a few of the
many marine ecosystems along B.C.'s coastline, the diversity of animals that
live in each one and the adaptations necessary to survive there.
Wednesdays: 10:15 - 11:45
An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Helmcken
House - Grades 3/4/5
Class Fee $85.00
Where did the tradition of decorating a tree at Christmas
come from? Do you know that in 1884 a Japanese merchant in Victoria was one of
the first to sell the mandarin oranges that we all find in the toe of our
Christmas stocking each year? Once again, the museum is pleased to offer a
special Christmas program at Helmcken House. The common traditions of Christmas
and the celebration of the season during the Victorian period will be explored
in this fun and educational program. Students will relive some of the
traditional festivities of a Victorian Christmas, making decorations and
crafts, while learning more about Dr. Helmcken and his family. Students will
also spend time in St. Ann's schoolhouse located next to the Helmcken
residence.
*Limited wheelchair access
***Dates to be offered still to be determined |
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