School Programs
K-12 School Programs
Visit us and enjoy an informative and unique educational experience.
The Museum of Anthropology is pleased to offer students opportunities to explore various cultural traditions through a series of unique school programs. Discussion, observation, and hands-on experience with "touchables" are important components of these programs, which range from 75 to 120 minutes, and can accommodate up to 30 students. All programs are led by trained Volunteer Associates and community cultural workers.
Elementary
Ongoing programs provide an introduction to the history and cultures of B.C.'s Northwest Coast Peoples. We use objects from our teaching collection in combination with activities, group work, and walking tours to introduce students to specific themes. Each year we offer a range of special programs, so be sure to check the side bar to the right for our “Latest News.”
Secondary
Programs taught at the high school level focus on cultural diversity, specifically, BC's First Nations. Walking tours and activities bring together social, political, historical, and artistic aspects of Northwest Coast traditions. Suitable for grades 8-12, Social Studies, History, First Nations 12, Comparative Civ. 12, Art.
Outreach Kits
Can't come to us? We'll come to you! Choose from several outreach kits, which include exhibit panels, touchable objects, and other resources for your classroom. Kits focus on a variety of cultures and societies. Suitable for a range of ages.
Educational Websites
MOA Online Exhibits can be used individually or by groups to explore such diverse topics as Musqueam weaving, Islamic calligraphy, and the raising of a totem pole.
Latest News
First Nations Dance Festival - Special School Program
Teachers! Book your classses now for a special celebration of First Nations dance on Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9, from 10 am to 11:30 am. To book, call 604.822.3825 or email bookings@moa.ubc.ca. For info on the dancers, click 'read more.'
Transforming Image Secondary School Program
The Transforming Image secondary education program provides a fascinating introduction to the patterns, forms, and iconography on house boards, storage chests, basketry hats, and other artifacts created by Northwest Coast artists in the 19th century. Be amazed at the transformation that occurs when cedar planks are photographed with infrared and high-contrast orthochromatic films, revealing complex and detailed compositions that are no longer clearly visible to the naked eye. Visit the Multiversity Galleries to see original works of art from Coastal BC, and participate in a hands-on activity that explores the research methods artists have used to recreate the dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant compositions of historical Northwest Coast paintings.
To book this program for your class, contact bookings@moa.ubc.ca or 604.822.3825.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Jesse McMann-Sparvier
