Homeschool Education Programs
Enhance your visit to the Central British Columbia Railway and Forestry Museum by adding a Homeschool Education Program.
The CBCRFM maintains that all students have the right to education, including the opportunity to discover local history. To accomplish this, we provide several “hands-on” lesson plans, which present supplementary knowledge about resources and extraction. Furthermore, the Education Programs are offered on-site, at the CBCRFM, through ‘program kits’, available through the front desk at the CBCRFM. These kits can also be checked out as take-home packages, with a deposit.
The Homeschool Education plans are designed to meet the current BC curriculum and big ideas, but can be adapted to fit many grade levels, and individual education plans.
Natural Resources & Extraction
The Natural Resources and Extraction program offers information on the relationship between people and the environment. Students will acquire knowledge on the ways in which we shape the local environment, and how our location shapes who we are and how we live. The program includes a variety of interactive ways to learn such as worksheets, hands on learning, as well as a tour of the equipment previously used to extract natural resources in Northern British Columbia.
Energy & Machines
The Energy and Machines educational program teaches students about the energy, force, and the technological innovations of the railway industry in Northern British Columbia. Moreover, the program offers information on the types of energy in relation to locomotives, as well as the impact of energy transformation on the environment. In addition, the education program includes a variety of interactive ways to learn such as worksheets, hands on activities, as well as a tour of the various ways in which railway equipment is powered in Northern British Columbia.
Forestry History
The History of Forestry in Northern British Columbia program provides students with the opportunity to learn about how forestry has developed across time. In addition, the program will teach participants about how trees are harvested, and the technology used in the process of extraction. Moreover, the education program includes a variety of interactive ways to learn such as worksheets, hands on activities, as well as a tour of the forestry equipment that was utilized in Northern British Columbia.
Fire Fighting & History
The Fire Fighting and Forestry program immerses students in the history of wildfire management in British Columbia. Students will learn about the evolving challenges vital ecosystems face, including the impacts of global warming and increasing wildfire risks. Interactive components include hands-on activities, engaging worksheets, and a guided tour of the tools and strategies used by firefighters.
History of Railway Gardens
The History of Railway Gardens program takes students on a journey through time to explore the origins and significance of the iconic gardens that once flourished along British Columbia’s railway lines. Students will learn about railway gardens’ role in showcasing the heritage and creativity of the communities they connected, reflecting a blend of traditions and local identities. The program includes interactive activities, engaging worksheets, and a guided tour of reimagined railway garden sites.
Resources and the Environment
The Resources and the Environment program invites students to explore the wonders and importance of British Columbia’s forests. Students will discover the vital role that forest ecosystems play in supporting biodiversity, regulating the environment, and shaping human communities. The program highlights the importance of forest stewardship and introduces sustainable practices. Students will experience a variety of interactive learning opportunities, including hands-on activities, ecosystem-focused worksheets, and a guided tour showcasing tools and techniques used for forestry.
Pick-up and drop-off procedures: please return the Homeschool Education Programs within the timespan specified by the Museum staff.
