Curated OER
The Search for the Northwest Passage
Third graders listen to lectures and research the motivations and history of the Spanish, French and English explorers searching for the Northwest Passage to India. They trace routes on maps and consider how these explorers helped shaped...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: From Cornerstone to Consecration
This site centres on the building of the Basilica Cathedral in St. John's, Newfoundland during the period of 1837 to 1855. The impact of this was huge on the development of Newfoundlanders' sense of identity.
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Canadian Tourism Commission: Maps canada.travel
This interactive map is an excellent student and teacher resource. Select Places to Go to show regions, provinces or territories and capital cities. Hover over the area to get links to more detailed information. Get up to the minute...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Battles of the Somme and Beaumont Hamel
The Battle of the Somme was one of the costliest battles of WW1. The effects in Canada were stagering but the impact on the colony of Newfoundland was worse.
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Newfoundland Dog Club of Canada
This site looks at the Newfoundland dog which is native to Newfoundland.
Digital History
Digital History: English Colonization Begins
Understand why the English saw opportunity in making settlements in the New World. After the stumbles in Newfoundland and Roanoke Island, read about the ultimately successful founding of Jamestown Colony.
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About the Beothuk
An account of the Beothuk people and how they lived. Explores their difficult lives and how their economy functioned. Also provides information about the decline of their population which eventually lead to the end of their civilization.
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Mira Godard Gallery: Christopher Pratt
Features images of paintings by Canadian artist Christopher Pratt with biographical details provided on his life and career.
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Anderson Kill: Jensen v. the White Star
A teacher directed lesson in the U.S. legal system through a mock trial based on events from the Titanic. Students will find much information about the Titanic while also exploring the American Judicial Process.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Newfoundland
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Newfoundland and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
Other
The Rooms: Inuit in Labrador
This site surveys the history and culture of the Inuit of Labrador. Illustrated, it discusses Inuit hunting, fishing, shelters, clothing, and more.
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Newfoundland
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Newfoundland. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Life as a Hunter Gatherer
A BBC News article that describes the work of Hugh Brody, a researcher of groups that live by hunting and gathering for natural and food resources. Brody describes his experiences of living with the Inuits in the Arctic who hunt and fish...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Colonial Settlement: Interactive Timeline
In this interactive timeline see how other European nations, along with the British, colonized America and how events in Europe impacted colonization.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portuguese Exploration Along the Northeast Coast of North America
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives a history of the Portuguese explorations of North America. The information is fairly brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: The Struggle Between France and Britain for North America
Although France and England were fighting in Europe, wars spilled over into North America too before the French and Indian Wars.
Other
The Norse Settlers in the New World
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.
Canis Major Publications
Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: George Calvert
This article describes George Calvert's life and attempt to find land where Catholics could settle. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
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Titanic
An archive of articles about the Titanic including pictures and a timeline showing events leading up to the creation of the Titanic.