Predator and Prey
By Lindsay Epp
Ecosystems have a natural food chain that maintains balance in nature. Within each food chain there are predators and there are prey. What factors decide who will be the hunter and who will be hunted?
Extreme Environments
I created this playlist as part of my Extreme Environments unit for my grade 6 practicum
Wearable Artifacts
Artifacts are objects that have been created, modified, used or moved by people. Clothing is an excellent artifact to analyze, compare and contrast. Regardless of time or place, clothing has been made and worn based on many factors: environment, religion, cultural identity, personal style...whatever the reason, our clothing says a lot about us!
BC and War
This playlist will explore BC connections to the First and Second World Wars and their impact on home soil using segments from the "This Week in History" TV program and an existing pathway dedicated to World War I. Learn about regimental history, war time postal service, and see archival images related to the Great War!
Collections in Context and Caring for Collections
What does the museum have? Why do collections matter? How are they cared for and stored? This playlist will use "This Week in History" TV segments and videos produced by the museum to highlight specific collections held by the Royal BC Museum, provide context for particular items, and show the work involved in caring for…
Disaster Strikes
BC's diverse terrain and variable weather can be dangerous and cause significant disasters. BC also has a long history of human movement and immigration, which can expose populations to new and serious diseases. This playlist will highlight significant natural, health, and transportation disasters in BC history.
Inspirational Women of BC
Many women have left their mark in BC's history for their achievements in science and the arts, their love of the outdoors, or their refusal to conform to society's expectations of women. This list aims to bring attention to women featured in "This Week in History" TV segments and their contributions to our province. What inspires you?
How can educators use the Royal BC Museum’s Learning Portal?
This playlist was created as part of an inquiry project for a course at the University of Victoria in Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies. It is intended to be an introduction for educators.