Historica Fairs are about bringing people
together to make
history come alive . . .
The Historica Fairs Program is an
exciting, active learning environment that provides students in grades
4 to 9 with the opportunity to explore Canadian history and
culture. Students are encouraged to create a project on the
heritage topic of their choice, using information and imagination to bring
history to life. When students create a Fair project,
they are not just telling what happened in the past: they are
explaining why it happened and why it is important to us today.
This focus on not just learning history, but on actually understanding
it, reflects a new direction in teaching. The Fairs Program:
 | Allows students to explore issues
of personal relevance. |
| Fosters student creativity,
curiosity, and initiative. |
| Supports the BC social studies
curriculum at many grade levels. |
| Emphasizes valuable research and
communication skills. |
| Leads students to appreciate
Canadian unity and our role in the world. |
| Encourages students to take a
serious interest in history-related fields. |
How can the Fairs Program help me teach the BC curriculum?
Teachers interested in this unique
educational opportunity should download the Getting Started link below
and submit the
Intent to Participate Form.
GettingStarted.pdf
For more information,
phone 604-853-3722, or e-mail the MSA Museum.
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