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 90 minutes, and can accommodate up to 30 students. All programs are led by trained Volunteer Associates and community cultural workers.
Programs listed at this time run from September to December 2009. New programs are in development and will be offered in spring 2010. Please check this space frequently for updates.
Elementary
These 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. Suitable for grades 2-7, Social Studies and Art.
(Note: selected elementary programs are available for the visually impaired in French by appointment only. Please call 604.822.3825 for more information.)
Secondary
Programs taught at the high school level focus on cultural diversity, specifically, B.C.'s First Nations. Walking tours and activities bring together social, political, historical, and artistic aspects of the 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. Applicable to 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
Louis Riel Youth Symposium
Teachers - sign up your students for this unique event on February 6, 2010!
On February 6, UBC Opera with UBC School of Music presents the Louis Riel Youth Symposium. The symposium is an engaging and interactive exploration of Métis experience and performance inspired by the legacy of Louis Riel. Events are held in collaboration with the First Nations House of Learning, the Museum of Anthropology, and the Métis Nation BC. All youth are welcome to attend. Lunch is provided (suggested donation $5).
Online ESL and Repatriation Resources for Teachers!
Two online resources, Returning the Past: Repatriation of First Nations Cultural Property (a series of contemporary case studies aimed at secondary school students), and a Resource for English Second Language Teachers and Students are available online. Click "Teacher Resources" on the sidebar to the left, and then scroll down the page to find hotlinks to both.
Photo Credit: Louis Riel Poster
