The Significance of StorytellingStaff Playlist

The Significance of Storytelling

Storytelling is how histories are shared. Whether it is through song or spoken word, storytelling shapes people and cultures. Explore this playlist to see how people from different cultures have used oral histories to share their experiences.

New Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum Big Ideas

New Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum Big Ideas

The new Grade 10 Social Studies Curriculum stresses four "Big Ideas." This playlist will explore the first Big Idea, that "Local, national, and global conflict can have lasting effects on the contemporary world." Explore some of the stories, articles, and images in this playlist and reflect on how conflict has (and continues to) shaped BC's…

Material Evidence (Archaeology)

Material Evidence (Archaeology)

Archaeologists study people in the past through material culture - the things that people left behind. One approach is to use a technological perspective. Why would someone make that? How would someone make that? By asking "What would YOU do in this situation?" we use the present as a portal into the past, connecting to the…

Species at Risk

Species at Risk

In British Columbia, 36% of distinct animal species are labelled "at risk". The first step to conserving our native species and ecosystems is to educate ourselves on these species and the reasons behind their endangerment. Once we know why a species has become endangered, we can begin to take the steps necessary to protect threatened…

Home Learners Creative Writing Program

Home Learners Creative Writing Program

These are the stories and pictures of the kids working on their stories for the creative writing class with Paisley and Korina from Story Studio. This four week course encouraged kids to be inspired by the museum objects and displays, while also working alongside the Royal BC Museum's Learning staff.

Ancient BC

Ancient BC

This playlist explores the ancient landscape of BC. Visit the primordial past--a strange world where alien creatures and exotic vistas shock the senses.