Company Servant (Grades 4–6)
The laborers at Fort Vancouver created many of the items necessary
for the survival of the Fort’s inhabitants and Oregon Trail
emigrants and engendered profit for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Join some of the tradesmen to learn about their contribution to
the fort and to experience first-hand some of the tasks performed
by these people. Jobs may include blacksmith, carpenter, baker,
cook and/or steward.
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Pieces of the Past (Grades 4–12)
Imagining that they are in charge of rebuilding the fort that
was destroyed over 140 years ago, students will look for clues
in the archaeological and historical record regarding the appearance
of one of the fort’s buildings, who lived there, and what
type of activities occurred in the house. Through this process,
students will learn about life at the fort in the 1840s.
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here.
School of the Soldier (Grades 4–12)
Students will be introduced to the life of a frontier soldier
by initially viewing and discussing a typical camp set up with
cooking area, sleeping area, haversack and its contents, personal
equipment and weapons.
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here.
Individual Group Tour (Grades 3–12)
The Hudson's Bay Company was instrumental in the development of
Euro-American culture in the Pacific Northwest. After an introduction
to the Fort, students are taken on a guided tour through three
of the buildings. At each building the guide describes activities
that took place in the building, and the lives of Hudson's Bay
Company employees who lived or worked there. After the tour, groups
are welcome to visit any of the site’s other buildings,
including the Bake House, Blacksmith Shop, Carpenter Shop, Jail,
Bastion, Hospital/Barclay Quarters and Counting House on a self-guided
basis. A teacher’s self-guided tour binder is available.
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here.
Fixed Station Tour (Grade 4 only)
The fixed station tours are a 1.5 hour tour designed to accommodate
four classes. Classes rotate through four buildings. In each building,
a guide presents a 10 minute program on the lives of the employees
who lived or worked there, and how their activities helped American
settlers.
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here.
Plan time to tour the Visitor Center. Individuals, events, and
processes are examined through static exhibits and video in the
Visitor’s Center.
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here.
The Fort Vancouver National Historic Site can bring exciting educational
programs for grades K-12 to your auditorium or classroom. Our
hands-on outreach programs are a great way to prepare your students
for a visit or as a way to extend the learning experience following
your visit.
Grade Level: 4–6
Length: 75 Minutes
Key Concept
The laborers at Fort Vancouver created many of the items necessary
for the survival of the Fort’s inhabitants and Oregon Trail
emigrants and engendered profit for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Description of Experience
Students will join some of the tradesmen to learn about their
contribution to the fort and to experience first-hand some of
the tasks performed by these people. Jobs may include blacksmith,
carpenter, baker, cook and/or steward.
Goals
As a result of this experience, students will be able to:
- Analyze how people from various cultural groups have shaped
the region’s history.
- Understand the physical and cultural characteristics of
a place.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
- List at least three jobs that were carried out by servants.
- Describe how the servants aided the Hudson’s Bay
Company.
- Identify at least two cultural groups employed by the
Hudson’s Bay Company.
- Consider the value of at least three products produced
by the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: Geography 2.2, 3.3; Social Studies: History 1.2,
1.3, 2.0; Social Studies: Economics 1.2, 2.2; Social Studies:
Skills 3.1.1; Social Studies Curriculum Based Assessment Connections:
Cultural Contributions; Science 3.1, 3.2
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: Geography, History, Economics, Analysis
Grade Level: 4–12
Length: 75 Minutes
Additional Requirements: Closed-toed shoes are required.
No sandals.
Key Concept
Archaeologists and historians use artifacts, oral histories and
journal entries to learn about the past. Historical sites are
dependent on this continuing research in order to develop programs,
publications and media for the public.
Description of Experience
Imagining that they are in charge of rebuilding the fort that
was destroyed over 140 years ago, students will look for clues
in the archaeological and historical record regarding the appearance
of one of the fort’s buildings, who lived there, and what
type of activities occurred in the house. Through this process,
students will learn about life at the fort in the 1840s.
Goals
As a result of this experience, students will be able to:
- Understand how to construct a reasonable interpretation
of the past using evidence.
- Evaluate the reasons for a conclusion about events in
history.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
- Interpret primary documents to reach conclusions.
- Apply social science tools to answer questions about the past.
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: History 1.2; Social Studies: Skills 1.1, 3.1;
Social Studies Curriculum Based Assessment Connections: Dig Deep
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: History, Analysis
Grade Level: 4–12
Length: 75 Minutes
Key Concept
A century and a half of US Army presence at Vancouver Barracks
has assured that the military played a vital role in the security
of the Oregon Trail and the development of the Pacific Northwest.
Throughout the 19th century, over half the US Army was foreign-born.
Description of Experience
Students will be introduced to the life of a frontier soldier
during the Indian Wars era (1865–1892). Students will view
and discuss a typical camp set up with cooking area, sleeping
area, haversack and its contents, personal equipment and weapons.
They may view, handle (except weapons) and ask questions about
these items. Students will then set up a wedge tent, similar to
those used by the frontier Army. The class will observe the Indian
War era Manual of Arms drill, which will include the blank firing
of a replica of the M1873 Springfield “Trapdoor” rifle
and/or Colt “Peacemaker” .45 revolver.
Goals
As a result of the experience, students will be able to:
- Understand and analyze how the military caused change in Washington
and Oregon history.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
- Interpret the life of a typical soldier garrisoned at Vancouver
Barracks.
- Explain the multi-faceted role of the US Army in the West.
- Construct a camp shelter (tent).
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: History 1.2; Social Studies: Civics 3.2; Washington
State Curriculum Based Assessment Connections: Dig Deep
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: Geography, History, Civics & Government
Grade Level: 3–12
Length: 60 Minutes
Key Concept
The Hudson's Bay Company was instrumental in the development of
Euro-American culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Description of Experience
After an introduction to the Fort, students are taken on a guided
tour through three buildings. At each building the guide describes
the activities which took place in the building, and the private
and professional lives of the Hudson's Bay Company employees.
After the tour, groups are welcome to visit any of the site’s
other buildings, including the Bake House, Blacksmith Shop, Carpenter
Shop, Jail, Bastion, Hospital/Barclay Quarters and Counting House
on a self-guided basis. A teacher’s self-guided tour binder
is available.
Goals
As a result of the experience, students will be able to:
- Understand and analyze how the Hudson's Bay Company caused
change in Northwest history.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
-
Consider the pros and cons of various professions.
- Understand what daily life was like for the Hudson's Bay
Company employees working at the fort.
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: History 1.2, 2.2; Social Studies: Economics 1.2;
Social Studies: Skills 3.1; Washington State Curriculum Based
Assessment Connections: Meeting Needs and Wants
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: Geography, History, Economics, Analysis
Grade Level: 4
Length: 90 Minutes
Key Concept
The products and services provided by diverse cultural groups
at Fort Vancouver enabled immigrants to successfully settle the
Oregon country.
Description of Experience
The fixed station tours are a 1.5 hour tour designed to accommodate
four classes. Classes rotate through different buildings. In each
building a guide presents a 10 minute program on the lives of
the employees who lived or worked there, and how their activities
helped American settlers. The bell is rung and the students rotate
to the next building. Groups rotate between different fort buildings,
which may include the Blacksmith Shop, the Chief Factor’s
House, the Fur Store and the Indian Trade Shop.
Goals
As a result of the experience, students will be able to:
- Describe the contributions of people of various cultural groups
to the development of the Pacific Northwest.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
- Understand that individuals representing many cultures were employed
at Fort Vancouver.
- Recognize the class structure at Fort Vancouver.
- Consider the significance of the products and services provided
at Fort Vancouver in helping the Americans in their settlement
of the area.
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: Geography 2.0, 3.3; Social Studies: History 1.0,
2.0; Social Studies: Economics 1.2, 2.2; Social Studies: Skills
3.1.1f; Washington State Curriculum Based Assessment Connections:
Cultural Contributions, What’s the Big Idea?, Dig Deep,
Meeting Needs and Wants, Cultural Interactions
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: Geography, History, Economics, and Analysis;
Science; Math
Grade Level: 4
Length: 60 Minutes
Key Concept
Fort Vancouver played a crucial role in Northwest history.
Description of Experience
Individuals, events, and processes are examined through static
exhibits and video in the Visitor’s Center.
Goals
As a result of this experience, students will be able to:
- Understand and analyze how groups and individuals made economic
choices historically.
- Understand and analyze how groups and individuals caused change
in Northwest history.
Objectives
During the experience, students will:
- Interpret static exhibits to answer questions about the economy
at Fort Vancouver.
- Examine the importance of Fort Vancouver as an historic site.
Learning Standards
Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements
Social Studies: Geography 2.2, 3.3; Social Studies: History 1.2,
1.3, 2.0; Social Studies: Economics 1.2, 2.2; Social Studies:
Skills 3.1.1; Social Studies Curriculum Based Assessment Connection:
Cultural Contributions; Science 3.1, 3.2
Oregon State Common Curricular Goals
Social Sciences: Geography, History, Economics, Analysis
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