North Shore Waterfront
Industrial Association

and the
Vancouver Maritime Museum
present

WATERFRONT INDUSTRIES IN OUR BACKYARD
2005 - 2006

The members of the North Shore Waterfront Industrial Association sponsor this North
Vancouver education program in School District #44. There is no cost to the program
for students in grade 5. The program assists teachers in meeting the prescribed learning
outcomes within the Social Studies Curriculum (focus on Economy and Technology) and the Personal Planning Curriculum.

The program consists of:

  • In-class introduction to the North Vancouver waterfront and the Port of Vancouver
  • Boat tour of Vancouver Harbour
  • Classroom visit by someone who works on the waterfront

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL!!

Topics

  • Canada’s natural resources
  • development of communities
  • transportation systems
  • international trade
  • economy and jobs
  • your community

For more information and to reserve your space in this popular program, contact:

Jamie Purves, Programs Assistant
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Telephone: 604 788-8064
Fax: 604 737-2621
Email: outreach@vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

Harbour tours are scheduled for March 1, April 6 and May 19, 2006. The vessel departs from Waterfront Park, North Vancouver at 9:30 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm.

 


THE ED ZONE
 

Lesson Plans
Activity 1 - Business is Booming
Activity 2 - Words to Work On
Activity 3 - Where Does It Come From

Harbour Tour Details
Harbour Tour Teachers' comments
Harbour Tour Workbook (pdf)

Glossary

Submitted Drawings

Frequently Asked Questions
Copy of Waiver
Letter to parents of students attending harbour tour