Royal Canadian Legion
Teachers' Guide: Take Time to Remember
The Royal Canadian Legion offers this teacher's guide designed to remind learners of all ages of the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in not only World War I but also the Korean and Gulf wars. The 42-page packet is filled with...
Education City
Remembrance Day
Eleventh hour. Eleventh day. Eleventh month. 11th year. As part of a study of World War I and Remembrance Day, class members consider what it was like to be a soldier during war.
Red River Press
Remembrance Day, Lest We Forget
Have we forgotten? As part of their study of Remembrance Day, class members consider whether countries have kept their promise not to forget and create their own remembrance ceremony.
Curated OER
Canadians Remember in November
Students discover the valuable contributions that Canadian soliders made during World Wars, Korea, Afghanistan, and in peacekeeping operations. They demonstrate their knowledge of Remembrance Day by creating a triptych depicting events...
Curated OER
What Shall We Remember on 11 November?
Students take a closer look at the proposed British Day. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to read Gordon Brown's proposal and examine British cultural symbols.
Curated OER
Remembrance Day Acrostic Poem
In this creative writing worksheet, students write an acrostic poem regarding Remembrance Day using the letters REMEMBRANCE.
Curated OER
Remembrance Day
Second graders research the meaning behind Remembrance Day. In this Remembrance Day lesson, 2nd graders discuss peace and why Remembrance Day is significant. The book Why We Remember is read aloud to the students.
Curated OER
Remembering Veterans
Students discuss the importance of remembrance and memorials. Students explore different war and memorials throughout the world. They examine the purpose of Remembrance/Memorial Day. They examine how emotions can be expressed through...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A brief site that gives information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Canada.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Lieutenant Colonel John Mc Crae
Read about the life of John McCrae. He wrote 'In Flanders Fields', the much loved poem that is read in ceremonies all over the world to commemorate those who served in the world wars. Because of his poem, the poppy has come to serve as a...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance
This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Folding Origami Peace Cranes
Instructions for making paper peace cranes and directions on how to share the story of the peace crane.
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: Australian Involvement in the First World War
An overview of the Australian army's involvement in World War I.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Colouring Sheets
Download these colouring sheets, in PDF format, that symbolize a Time to Remember.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: John Mc Crae
This site is a combination of Historica's Heritage Minute on John McCrae accompanied with text and links to other sites and teacher lesson plans. The site is bilingual.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Remembrance Day
The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919. Get more details about this as well as a few other facts.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Poppy
We wear a poppy on November 11th to commemorate an important event in our history. Here teachers and students will find informative answers to some basic questions about the poppy along with some interesting facts.