Heritage Fair Projects - what to expect?

As always, expect a wide variety of topics and themes from Canada's past. Here is just a taste of what you will find at the Richmond Delta Regional Heritage Fair this year:

• The History of the Britannia Mine
• The Battle for Women's Rights: The Famous Five
• Who were the Metis?
• La Conserverie Monstre
• Juno Beach and The Canadian Scottish Regiment
• Alexander Graham Bell: Genius or Supplanter?
• The White Baby of the North
• The Montreal Victorias

School Fairs

We have seen some outstanding projects at the School Fairs and wanted to share some photos. Congratulations to ALL students for their hard work!

Heritage Fair Program Brochure + Schedule

Hot off the press!

Heritage Fair 2013 Program Brochure
Information about Heritage Fair 2013, including all the activities on both Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4.

Heritage Fair 2013 Schedule for Registered Students
Detailed information for Registered Heritage Fair Students. Your teacher will be given your colour group assignment the week before the Fair. Your colour group will also be indicated on your name-tag when you register.

Heritage Fair 2013 Poster
The official Heritage Fair 2013 poster -- spread the word! 

The Illustrated History Challenge

YOU COULD WIN A $1000 RESP & A TRIP FOR TWO TO OTTAWA, PLUS GET PUBLISHED ONLINE BY KAYAK: CANADA’S HISTORY MAGAZINE FOR KIDS!

To help strengthen both literacy skills and Canadian historical knowledge by encouraging Canadian kids between the ages of 7–14 to create their own illustrated story based on any element of Canada’s past they find of interest. Deadline: June 9, 2013

More info: http://www.canadashistory.ca/Awards/Student-Awards/Kayak-Kids-Illustrated-History-Challenge.aspx
 

Exploring Curriculum Change

From the BC Heritage Fair Society:
The Ministry of Education has recently presented a new curriculum document, Exploring Curriculum Design, that if adopted, would give greater flexibility for teachers to undertake Heritage Fairs. Moreover, the Ministry's proposals place historical thinking at the centre of a renewed vision for social studies, concepts that are very supportive of the Fair model.

Find out more at http://www.bcheritagefairs.ca/exploring-curriculum-change

FREE - Kayak: Special War of 1812

Have you always been curious about the Kayak Magazine, and how it can be used as an engaging learning tool in your classroom and to prepare for Heritage Fair? If so, now is your chance to check out a free issue:

English: http://canadashistory.ca/KayakWarof1812
French: http://histoirecanada.ca/KayakGuerrede1812

BC Heritage Fairs Society Newsletter

BC Heritage Fairs Society - Newsletter (December 2012)
Click HERE.

In this issue:

• Chinook Klismas
• Victoria Pioneer Rifle
• Canada's History Website
• Lieutenant Governor renews ties to BCHFS