Abbotsford Then and Now
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Abbotsford Then and Now
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What do you see? The Gur Sikh Temple. It located on South Fraser Way, next to Red Robin. It was opened in 1911 and was built by the first Sikh pioneers that came to the Abbotsford in 1905.
Differences: blue stairs, the sign name is different, the arch over the stairway, there is a pole in the front of the old picture.
Similarities: Same shape, two windows at the top, the sign is in the same place, the roof looks similar.
Other Observations: This building has stayed mostly the same throughout the years.
Exploring Stó:lō Territory Name: ______
1. How many reserves surround Abbotsford? ______
2. How many reserves are there in total? ______
3. Which resource is most common in the Fraser River? ______
4. What are three animals that can be found near Harrison Lake? ______
5. What are two animals we can find in Abbotsford? ______
6. Which resource is most common near the Indian Arm reserve? ______
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Abbotsford Scavenger Hunt Name: ______
1. Where is Abbotsford located? ______
2. What surrounds Abbotsford? (North, East, South, West) ______
3. What is the population of Abbotsford? ______
4. Which mountains can be seen from Abbotsford? ______
5. How did Abbotsford’s colonial development begin? ______
6. What was the first transportation route to link the Fraser Valley? ______
7. What did the new settlement produce? ______
8. How did Abbotsford get its name? ______
9. What was the greatest natural disaster to hit Abbotsford? ______
10. What important event raised the population of Abbotsford significantly? ______
1. Located in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, adjacent to Greater Vancouver. 2. The municipality's southern boundary is the Canada–United States border, across which is Sumas, Washington. In Canada, it is bordered by the Township of Langley to the west, the Fraser River and the District of Mission to the north, and the City of Chilliwack to the east. 3. 141,397 people 4. Mt. Baker, the coast mountains 5. Abbotsford's colonial development began when the Royal Engineers surveyed the area in response to the gold rush along the Fraser River in 1858. 6. Yale Road 7. Butter, milk and tobacco 8. Maclure named the land "Abbotsford" after family friend Henry Braithwaite Abbott, the western superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway 9. A major flood of the Fraser River in 1948 10. The District of Abbotsford amalgamated with the District of Matsqui in 1995 to become the City of Abbotsford, raising the population significantly.
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Humans have lived in the Sumas area for at least 10,000 years. Many today are unaware, however, that as they drive between Abbotsford and Chilliwack down Highway 1, they are travelling along the bottom of a recently drained lake. Sumas Lake filled the area between Sumas Mountain and Vedder Mountain. It was fed by the Sumas River and sometimes by the Chilliwack River, and its size varied throughout the year. The lake has been the home of the Sumas First Nations people, much before the European settlers came.
At least three Sumas villages were located around the lake, and a fourth was built on platforms in the lake itself to provide refuge from mosquitos. The primary village, Quqwe’uk (Kilgard) was built on high ground overlooking the lake. Summer flood levels did not reach the village, so people in the area could wait out the floods there. Before the lake was drained, it provided many resources, including salmon, sturgeon, waterfowl, elk, and deer. The Stó:lō encouraged and maintained berry picking and root harvesting areas around the lake too. They also trapped sturgeon. Meanwhile, many European settlers thought the lake created a dangerous environment. The damp, murky environments were seen as homes of rats and disease. They thought it would be better to turn the lake into farm land.
The settlers were bothered by mosquitos, which forced people to wear many layers of clothing, wrap newspapers around their ankles, hold gauze over their faces, and light smudge fires near the door. The lake also caused many floods which destroyed crops and homes. Farmers saw the bottom of the lake as potential farmland wasted. With the lake annoying so many different groups of people, they planned to drain the lake. The only recorded opposing viewpoint was from Sumas Chief Ned, who said “I am against it because that will mean more starvation for us.” The fears and annoyances of many of the settlers were not shared by members of the Sumas First Nation. They dealt with the mosquitos by taking trips to a village on stilts built in the middle of the lake. The Stó:lō knew that mosquitoes rarely fly long distances over water, and viewed Sumas Lake more as a safe place from mosquitos. The Stó:lō used the lake as a source of fish, waterfowl, and other game, rather than viewing it as a waste of potential farmland. The drainage of Sumas Lake in the 1920s, then, was more in the interests of the settler community than it was in the interests of the Sumas. The results of the drainage were not very good. The Sumas had their territory made even smaller than it had already been by the creation of reserves. The Stó:lō people were given $7 an acre at a time when the asking price for an acre of lake-bottom was actually $200.
The Sumas Drainage Project Name: ______
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The People of the River Name: ______
Instructions: 1. Search “A Journey Into Time Immemorial beach”. 2. Click on the first result that shows. 3. Click on “Locations” on the top left.
The Beach
1. Describe what you see. ______
2. What natural resources do you see? ______
3. Give three ways that the Stó:lō people used natural resources in this picture. ______
The Longhouse – Front
4. Describe the Longhouse. How does it look? What materials do you think were used to build it? ______
The Longhouse – Centre
5. List 5 natural resources you can see in the longhouse. ______
The Longhouse – Work Area
6. What kinds of activities are the Stó:lō people doing in the longhouse? ______
The Longhouse – Cooking Area
7. How do you think the Stó:lō people prepared their food? ______
The Longhouse – Back
8. List 5 animals that you see in the picture. ______
The Pithouse
9. What do you think a Pithouse is? ______
10. How do you know? ______
The History of Abbotsford: Final Project Rubric (Teacher)
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Criteria #1: Content Project explains what the industry is, how it impacted Abbotsford, and who was involved in the industry. Each category has at least three supporting details/facts.
Criteria #2: Display Project shows an element of creativity, through the use of pictures, drama, graphic art, music etc.
Criteria #3: Presentation Students present in a clear and loud and presenting voice. Students show evidence of being intentional about engaging their audience.
Criteria #4: Thoughtfulness Students respond to and answer questions from the teacher/audience in a thoughtful manner that reflects a deeper understanding of their topic.
Comments:
The History of Abbotsford: Final Project Rubric
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Explains what the industry is using in Explains what the industry is using Explains what the industry is using short, incomplete sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. The students have created a well thought out paragraph.
Explains why the industry is important Explains why the industry is important Explains why the industry is important to the history of Abbotsford using in to the history of Abbotsford using to the history of Abbotsford using short, incomplete sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. The students have created a well thought out paragraph.
Explains who was involved in the Explains who was involved in the Explains who was involved in the industry (people groups, important industry (people groups, important industry (people groups, important families, important businesses), in families, important businesses) families, important businesses) using short, incomplete sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. descriptive and well written sentences. The students have created a well thought out paragraph.
Poster is not balanced or neat. Poster is balanced and neat. Students Poster is exceptionally balanced and Students did not plan ahead before planned ahead before gluing. neat. It is obvious that students planned gluing. for each element of their poster.
Pictures are not drawn and coloured Pictures are drawn and coloured neatly, Pictures show great amount of time and neatly, and show effort and care. and show effort and care. effort. Exceptional use of colour and neat lines.
Work does not show effort, neatness or Poster shows effort, neatness and Exceptionally neat and great amount of creativity. creativity. effort and creativity is shown.
Planning Page: Team Members: ______Industry: ______
Describe your industry in three descriptive sentences: 1. ______2. ______3. ______
Explain why the industry is important to the history of Abbotsford in two descriptive sentences: 1. ______2. ______
Explain who was involved in the industry (people groups, important families, important businesses) using 3 descriptive sentences. 1. ______2. ______3. ______
The History of Abbotsford Project Information
Step 1: Find your partner and choose an industry (forestry, brick-making or agriculture)
Step 2: Research your industry on one chrome book. Find information to answer the questions on your planning page. Write your information on your research page.
Step 3: Fill out your planning page. Use the information from your research page to write your sentences.
Step 4: On one chrome book, find at least 3 pictures to put on your poster. Ask Miss Toews to print them out.
Step 5: Create a large title on your poster. Put By: ______& ______underneath.
Step 6: Fill in your poster board with all of your information. Make sure it looks neat and organized.
Step 7: Make it look creative! Add drawings and designs that make your poster look amazing!
Step 8: Present your poster with your partner.
Research Page: Names: ______
1. Describe your industry. ______
2. Why is this industry important to Abbotsford? ______
3. Who are some important people involved in this industry? (people groups, important families, important businesses) ______
Extra Information or Cool Facts
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Poster Criteria
Typed Work: 1. Must be size 26 font. 2. Choose a clear and easy to read font. 3. Each section must have a title that explains your research. 4. Use proper punctuation and spelling. 5. Must have at least 5 sentences.
Example for forestry:
What is the Abbotsford Timber Company?
The first sawmill was located on Mill Lake. It was owned by Charles Hill-Tout. In 1912, the Trethewey brothers created the Abbotsford Timber Company. This company soon became one of the biggest employers in British Columbia! It produced 20 million feet of boards and 15 million shingles per year. The mill was shut down in 1934 due to the Great Depression. Criteria for History of Abbotsford Poster Students: ______4 = Exceeds expectations 2 = Minimally meets expectations 3 = Fully meets expectations 1 = Does not meet expectations
- The student made good use of class time to complete this assignment. 1 2 3 4
- The title is displayed very neatly and boldly. It stands out and it eye-catching. 1 2 3 4
- The students’ names are neatly places below the title. The size of the names is smaller than the title. 1 2 3 4
- There are 3 well-chosen pictures, which reflect the research on the poster. The pictures are large enough (about half a page). 1 2 3 4
- The poster has at least 3 hand-drawn pictures, which reflect the research on the poster. The pictures are large enough (at least a quarter of a page). 1 2 3 4
- The poster includes 4 well-written paragraphs. Each paragraph has a clear, typed title. 1 2 3 4
- The poster shows effort and creativity. (choice of colours, designs, materials chosen, pictures reflect best work etc.) 1 2 3 4
Space and Design: - The poster used space well. Everything looks “balanced.” 1 2 3 4
- The student has used colour, line, and design to present the information in an attractive and effective way. 1 2 3 4
Field Trip Itinerary – March 6, 2018
9:00 Leave Margaret Stenersen Elementary
9:24 Take Bus #4 Saddle from Immel and Old Clayburn Road
9:57 Exchange buses at Downtown Exchange, Bay A and catch Bus #3 Clearbrook
10:12 Disembark on George Ferguson Way and walk towards the Clearbrook Library
10:30 Clearbrook Library tour
11:30 Lunch at the Clearbrook Library
11:50 Head to The Reach Gallery
12:00 The Reach Gallery
12:50 Walk to Bus stop at South Fraser Way and Adelaide
1:05 Catch Bus #2 Huntingdon
1:32 Disembark at Montrose and Essendene to catch the Bus #4 Saddle
1:36 Arrive at Old Clayburn Road and walk back to Margaret Stenersen Elementary
NAME: ______Wall Display #1 Introduction Wall 1. What is the two-man saw called? 1. How many main topics are covered in “The Voices of the ______Valley”? 2. What do you think a climbing harness is used for? ______2. What are the 4 main topics we covered in class? 3. Draw a log hook: ______
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Glass Display #1
1. List all of the items that are made of cedar:
______People of the River ______1. What does Stó:lō mean? 2. Whose diary is at this station? ______2. Who said this quote? “I did not come here from another 3. Where was the Net Weight found? country or from other nations – I was always here and I always will be.” ______4. Who made the natural hide gloves? Forestry ______1. Where was the Abbotsford Lumber Company located? 5. Where were the string of 94 beads found? ______
The Brick Industry Glass Display #3 1. Who discovered good quality fireclay? 1. What are two brands of canned milk? ______Glass Display #2 2. What is the purpose of a noisemaker? 1. List all of the items that are made from wood: ______3. Who used Ceramic nest eggs? 2. What material do you think the Container is made from? ______Glass Display #4 3. What number is on the blue Clayburn uniform? 1. What does it say on the glass plate? ______4. What is the uniform for? 2. What year was the Hardware Magazine made? ______5. Who used the water bag? 3. What is on the Thermometer? ______6. What dates are written on the British Columbia plate? 4. What kind of flower is on the pitcher? ______
ANSWERS Introduction Wall Wall Display #1 1. How many main topics are covered in “The Voices of the Valley”? 1. What is the two-man saw called? - 8 - Crosscut saw
2. What do you think a climbing harness is used for? 2. What are the 4 main topics we covered in class? - To climb trees - Forestry, Agriculture, Brick Making, Sumas Drainage 3. Draw a log hook:
Glass Display #1 People of the River 1. List all of the items that are made of cedar: - Basket (2) 1. What does Stó:lō mean? - Bailer - People of the River - Berry Basket
2. Who said this quote? “I did not come here from 2. Whose diary is at this station? another country or from other nations – I was always - John Cunningham Maclure here and I always will be.”
- Chief Charlie of the Matsqui Band 3. Where was the Net Weight found? - McCallum Road
Forestry 4. Who made the natural hide gloves? - Mrs. Fraser Kelly 1. Where was the Abbotsford Lumber Company located? - Mill Lake 5. Where were the string of 94 beads found?
- The Fraser River The Brick Industry - To scare cattle 3. Who used Ceramic nest eggs? 1. Who discovered good quality fireclay? - Poultry farmers - John Charles Maclure
Glass Display #4 Glass Display #2
1. What does it say on the glass plate? 1. List as many items that are made from wood: - Compliments of Mc&Mc Abbotsford - Marking hammer, shingle, yardstick, splitting maul 2. What year was the Hardware Magazine made? 2. What material do you think the Container is made - 1947 from? 3. What is on the Thermometer? - Clay
3. What number is on the blue Clayburn uniform? - 11 4. What kind of flower is on the pitcher? 4. What is the uniform for? - Rose - Football team 5. Who used the water bag?
- Foresters 6. What dates are written on the British Columbia plate? - 1858-1958
Glass Display #3
1. What are two brands of canned milk? - Pacific - Columbia 2. What is the purpose of a noisemaker?