Gallery 10 - Teacher's Corner
Women in B.C. History
This gallery examines the role of women in the development of British Columbia. Women's contributions to family, social institutions, community, political and cultural development are highlighted.
Classroom Activities
- Write a diary for a female of your age who is living in one of the following households: McClung, Stark, Schubert, Maynard or MacGill.
- Illustrate the impact of technology on women's lives. Create a timeline of technological changes compared to a chart depicting the increased participation of women in education and the workforce.
Additional Material at the British Columbia Archives
Use the BC Archives Website Search Gateway to discover other material and records related to concepts and content presented in this gallery.
- Select any of the Predefined Searches below:
| Sylvia Stark | Catherine Schubert | Hannah Maynard | Nellie McClung |
| Emily Carr | Helen MacGill | Women |
- Search on Your Own Criteria
Applicability to the Educational Curriculum
Relevant Learning Outcomes - Society and Culture
- Demonstrate an awareness of changes in Canadian society and identity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the changing nature of families and the changing nature of women's roles within society.
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