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The Amazing Maud Lewis
Students investigate cultural art from Canada by reading about Maud Lewis. In this Canadian history lesson, students identify the work of Lewis by visiting her magazine website. Students identify other heroes in Nova Scotia before...
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Black Pioneer Clothing
Learners describe the dress of the Black Pioneers from the 1780's to the early 1800's. Explain how and why the Black Pioneers dressed according to their station in society and identify Black Pioneers whose dress was distinctive or unique.
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Coming to Nova Scotia
Students discover the definition of a Pioneer, when the largest groups of people of African descent came to Nova Scotia, and what materials and resources were brought with them to establish a new life.
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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...
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Halifax Regional Municipality
Almost everything you'd want to know about Halifax can be found here. There is information for residents, visitors, businesses, and government.
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This Is Nova Scotia
This is the home of Nova Scotia's Official Tourism Website. Find much useful information about this beautiful Canadian province including learning about its history, culture, music, climate, and geography. Capture its charm while viewing...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Atlantic Maritime
This Atlantic Maritime ecozone includes Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images include...
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Interview With Melissa Fay Greene
Melissa Fay Greene is the author of "Last Man Out: The Story of the Springhill Mine Disaster" a book published in 2004 about the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster. Ms. Greene is an accomplished American author and National Book Award...
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Museum of Natural History
"Discover the natural wonders of Canada's east coast". Great links to the museum.
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.
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Aerial View of New Glasgow
A comprehensive look at the town of New Glasgow located in northern Nova Scotia.
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About the Town: A Brief History
An informative site that provides a history of Antigonish from 1622 to the present.
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About the Town: A Brief History
An informative site that provides a history of Antigonish from 1622 to the present.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nova Scotia
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nova Scotia."