HSBC School Visits Programs - Royal BC Museum

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HSBC School Visits ProgramsTABLE OF CONTENTSStudent field trips can be exciting educational experiences.Planning ahead makes all of the difference. Here is some information to make your visitto the Royal BC Museum enjoyable.1. Pre-visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 32. When you Arrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4- Logistics- Tickets and Payment Arrangements3. The Learning Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5- Docent Led Programs- Self-Directed Visits- IMAX Victoria Theatre Visits4. Reviewing Behaviour G uid elines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6- Behaviour Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6- Chaperone Handout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75. Helpful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8- Backpack Policy- Photography Policy- Assigning Student Groups- Nametags- Lunches- Chaperone Ratio- Emergency Procedures6. Parking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

HSBC School Visits ProgramsTHE LEARNING EXPERIENCEField trips canenhance student’seducation by givingthem hands-onexperiences, theopportunity to seehistorically-significantobjects in person andask questions ofmuseum and archivesstaff who are expertsin their fields.Docent - LedProgramsThe Volunteer Docentwho leads your schoolprogram will meet yourgroup in the lobbyclosest to the GroupEntrance. They willprovide instruction inregards to coats,lunches and backpacks.The Volunteer Docentswill skillfully lead yourstudents through theprogram providing themwith hands-onexperiences and funlearning opportunities.Please refer to yourspecific Teacher’sGuide for more detailedinformation on programcontents and topredetermine yourstudent groups.We allow up to one adultchaperone per threestudents.Self-Directed VisitsSelf-directed visits canbe terrific experiencesfor your students. If youare bringing multipleclasses pleaseremember that entrytimes are scheduled forgroups of 30 studentsplus their chaperones at20 minute intervals.However you mayremain in the exhibits foras long as you need.We require one adultchaperone per fivestudents (grades K – 8),and one adult per 10students (grades 9 –12). Requiredchaperones receivecomplimentaryadmission, anyadditional adults receivea discounted rate.IMAX Victoria VisitsAn IMAX film is a greataddition to your Royal BCMuseum experience.Your IMAX ticket shouldbe used for the film youhave selected on thedate and time booked.The IMAX Victoriachaperone tickets arecalculated based on thenumber of paidadmissions.15-29 paid admissions -receives one chaperoneticket, 30-59 visitorsreceives two chaperonetickets.For more information abouteducational offerings at theIMAX Victoria Theatre atthe Royal BC Museumplease visit their websiteRoyal BC Museum, Learning Department 5

HSBC School Visits Programs144BEHAVIOUR GUIDELINESIt is important forstudents andchaperones tounderstand yourexpectations of theirbehaviour while theyare on a field trip.In addition to your ownrequirements, pleasereview the behaviourguidelines listed herewith your students andchaperones at schoolbefore you leave for theRoyal BC Museum site.ChaperonesNot only are chaperonesresponsible for thebehaviour and safety ofthe students, they helpshape each student’slearning experienceduring the museum visit.It is helpful to givechaperones the handouton page six ahead of timeand review it with them.Sign and PrintYou must sign this pageon behalf of your classand present it with yourconfirmation letter inorder to pick up yourtickets.Signature:Date:School:It is important for allstudents follow thesesimple rules:1. Stay with yourgroup. Studentsand their adultchaperone muststay together at alltimes inside of themuseum, in theshop and in thelunch area.2. Be courteous andrespect othervisitors. Talkquietly and walkthrough themuseum. Taketurns at interactivestations. Don’t run.Don’t play on theescalator.3. Respect thethe exhibitionsand building.Use clipboardsto write against,instead of walls,windows or exhibitpanels. Don’t climbon the exhibits orreach inside ofthem.4. Keep food, drinksand gum outsidethe museumexhibitions.Visitors are notallowed to eat ordrink in the museumexhibitions. Foodmay only be eaten inthe designated lunchroom, Clifford CarlHall or outside onour picnic tables.5. Students must staywith chaperones ifpermitted to shopin the RoyalMuseum Shop orNational GeograhicShop.Students must beaccompanied by achaperone and areexpected to useappropriate behaviour.appropriatebehavior.Please follow theinstructions of the Royal BCMuseum and IMAX Victoriastaff. Groups havingdifficulty followingmuseum and theatreguidelines will be askedto modify their behaviour,and in some situationsmay be asked to leave.We will follow up with aschool administratorregarding incidents ofunacceptable behaviour.Royal BC Museum, Learning Department 6

HSBC School Visits Programs144CHAPERONE HANDOUTAt the Royal BCMuseum, we appreciateyour support as achaperone. Yourcontribution is vital inhelping students staysafe and get the mostfrom their experience.Please enforce themuseum’s behaviorguidelines below:1. Stay with yourgroup. Studentsand their adultchaperone muststay together at alltimes inside of themuseum, in theshop and in thelunch area.2. Be courteous andrespectful of allvisitors. Talkquietly and walkthrough themuseum. Taketurns at interactivestations. Don’t run.Don’t play on theescalator.3. Respect theexhibitions andbuilding. Usebooks or clipboardsto write against,instead of walls orexhibit panels.Don’t climb on theexhibits or reachinside of them.4. Keep food, drinksand gum outsidethe exhibitions.Visitors are notallowed to eat ordrink in the museumgalleries. Food mayonly be eaten in thedesignated lunchroom, Clifford CarlHall or outside onour picnic tables.5. Stay with studentsif permitted toshop in the RoyalMuseum Shop orNationalGeographic Shop.Students must beaccompanied by achaperone and areexpected todemonstrate appropriatebehavior.Learning ActivitiesLet the students knowthat they are here tohave fun and learn atthe same time.Instead of answeringquestions for thestudents, help them findthe answers.Encourage the students’exploration with openendedquestions suchas: “What do you see?”,“Why do you think thatobject was chosen fordisplay?”, etc.Help students findanswers by looking atthe exhibitions, readingthe written labels and/ortalking with volunteerdocents that may beavailable.Have fun and playalong.Your ScheduleArrival time:__________________Lunch time:__________________Departure time:__________________Other InformationIf a student gets lost orinjured, go to a securityguard or to the SecurityDesk near the groupentrance.Restrooms and drinkingfountains can be foundon each floor.Royal BC Museum, Learning Department 7

HSBC School Visits Programs144HELPFUL INFORMATIONBackpackPolicyBackpacks or bagslarger than 30 x 30 cmare not permitted in themuseum galleries.Please leave all nonessentialsin vehicles orat school as we do notguarantee a securestorage area for theseitems. The museumand IMAX are notresponsible for lost orstolen items.Photography PolicyPhotographs areallowed in themuseum’s permanentgalleries but we ask thatyou do not use a tripodand that you turn offyour flash to protect ourartifacts.Photographs may not beallowed in specialfeature exhibits – pleaseask if uncertain.Other InformationRestrooms and drinkingfountains can be foundon each floor.Assigning StudentGroupsPlease remember thatfor Docent Led Programvisits we accept one adultchaperone for every threestudents up to thecapacity of theclassroom. We havefound the bestexperience for thestudents in ourprograms comes bybreaking them intosmaller groups to rotatethrough the activitystations with a volunteerdocent. You may wishto pre-determine thegroups before your visit.Please refer to yourTeacher’s Guide for thenumber of groupsrequired.NametagsIf your school policyallows, all students,chaperones andteachers should wearnametags with theschool name. In orderto make students easilyidentifiable tochaperones we suggestyou colour code thenametags if possible.LunchesGroups are welcome tobring their lunches or toorder a lunch inadvance from theMuseum Café. Thelunchroom is availableon a first come firstserve basis – pleaseask at the Box O fficewhen you register.EmergencyProceduresIn case of emergency,students should knowthey can ask for helpfrom a security guard oranyone wearing a reddocent vest.If a student gets lost orinjured, contact thenearest security guard.If there is an emergencyat the museum, pleasefollow the instructions ofsecurity and / or staff.Chaperone RatioDocent LedGrades k – 5 1:3Self-DirectedGrades k – 8 1:5Grades 9 – 12 1:10ImaxPer paid tickets15-29 - one comp ticket30-59 - two comp ticketsetc.Royal BC Museum, Learning Department 8

HSBC School Visits ProgramsPARKING NEAR THE ROYAL BC MUSEUMRoyal BC Museum, Learning Department 9