School Programs

The museum offers a variety of school programs for Kindergarten to Grade Twelve classes. Our Core programs are available throughout the school year. New and exciting Seasonal Programs are offered in conjuction with our travelling exhibits. Programs are listed below.

To discuss your program needs please call the Education Curator at 720-2523.

All programs must be booked 2 weeks in advance by calling the Booking Clerk at Echo Centre at 723-2181. The cost is $40.00 per class visit.

Heritage Fair 2011

Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7

"Attention ~ Grade Four to Nine Teachers"

     You and your classes are invited to take part in the Alberni Valley Museum Heritage Fair. Participate in this National Program which will highlight your student's history projects. Students will present their history projects to a team of judges, attend the opening ceremony and take part in special workshops and activities. Every student will receive a certificate. Our Heritage Fair has been the stepping stone to the Provincial Heritage Fair and the National Heritage Fair. In 2010 up to five students and one teacher will represent our region at the Provincial Heritage Fair, there will be no National Fair in 2010. Make sure you register your students for this unique opportunity. For more information contact the museum at 250-720-2523. The Heritage Fair Program has been sponsored by The Province of BC, the BC Heritage Fair Society and the Provincial Capital Commission and the City of Port Alberni. For teacher and classroom resources and information contact the museum.

Seasonal School Programs

October 20, 2009 to March 19, 2010

Video Games: A History  Grades 5-9

This active programme is offered in conjunction with the exhibit "Pong 2 Wii" exploring the history of video games, the technology and the social history. Hands-on and interactive students will tour the display, have an opportunity to try out various games and while exploring a chronological development of game technology.

Core School Programs

The Museum offers a wide variety of core school programs that are available from September to the end of June. These programs have been prepared to relate to the current Social Studies curriculum and all offer a hands-on interactive approach.

Dinosaur Discovery
Primary Grades K-3

This program introduces your students to the work of Palaeontologists.

Travel Ways
Grade K-2

Explore the Museum and the history of transportation in this fun and active program.

Museum Discovery
Grade 1 - 2

 

Explore the Museum and discover what goes on behind the scenes. Some fun activities have been added to this program.

Pioneer Family
Grade 3

Travel back in time and discover Port Alberni life in the 1890s.

Grasses and Cedarbark
Grade Four

 

Focuses on traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth culture and utilizes the Museum collection.

Archaeology
Grade Seven

 

Provides an opportunity for your students to discover the work of Archaeologists.

Local History Study
Grades 8 to 12

 

A multi visit program that allows your students an opportunity to utilize the research resources of the Museum and Archives and discover some of the history of the Alberni Valley.

Shattered Lives: The Internment of McLean Mill Japanese Community

Grades Four to Twelve

 

During World War II, Japanese Canadians were transported to internment camps in the interior of the province. Using drama in education techniques, the interpretive staff and your students will explore the the personal consequences of world events through the eyes of Terry, a ten year old girl living at the McLean Mill during this difficult time in British Columbia's past.

Living in a Single Industry Community

Kindergarten to Grade Six

 

Our interpretive staff will journey with your students through the community re-created at  McLean Mill. Together, we will explore the reality of working, living and learning in the early years: when a trip to town was an adventure, an argument with the boss might mean the loss of your home and you lived next door to your teacher!