Bison Under the Stars
Students will have the opportunity to touch artifacts related to the fur trade, learn about the Indigenous Peoples of the area, and explore stories from the Columbia Express Brigade. In addition, students will take home a beautiful bison art piece they made.
Travelling Museum: this program can take place at the museum or in your classroom.
Cost: $150 per class
Duration: 2 hours
Curriculum Outcomes
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Social 5.2.1:
Appreciate the complexity of identity in the Canadian context.
Students will learn about the complexity of fur trade society.
Social 5.2.2:
Examine critically the ways of life of Aboriginal people in Canada by exploring and reflecting.
Students will learn how Indigenous people were involved in the fur trade.
Social 5.2.4:
Examine critically the ways of life of fur traders by exploring and reflecting.
Students will learn about local Métis guides during the fur trade and their connection to European explorers.
Social 5.S.1:
Develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking.
Students will hear legends and verified accounts from the fur trade.
Social 5.S.2:
Develop skills of historical thinking.
Students will hear of local significant events in the fur trade.
Art Level 3, Qualities and Details:
Students will develop a pleasing composition using different textures to show depth in their work.
Art Level 3, Media and Techniques, Painting:
Students will paint their project as well as cut various components.