Gallery 9 - Teacher's Corner
British Columbia's Resource Development
This gallery focuses on raising awareness of British Columbia resource and environmental issues. It examines community settlement and development at the inception of four of British Columbia's primary industries. The gallery provides a short history of each industry.
Classroom Activities
- Prepare a debate examining the exploitation of natural resources as a significant factor in colonialism.
- Examine the development of a resource industry in your community.
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:
| Fishing | Mines, Miners, Mining | Forest Industry | Logs, Loggers, Loggging |
| Pulp and Paper | Agriculture | Farms, Farmers, Farming |
- Search on Your Own Criteria
Applicability to the Educational Curriculum
Relevant Learning Outcomes - Economy and Technology
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of British Columbia's economy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of resource and environment management.
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