Captain Planet Foundation
P is for Poppies
Explore the way local farming and rationing helped the war effort in World War I with a lesson plan on gardening. After learning about trench warfare, reading "In Flanders' Field" by John McCrae, and studying poppies, kids discuss...
Curated OER
May Flowers
In this earth science worksheet, middle schoolers identify and locate various types of flowers found especially in the month of May. There are 32 types of flowers located in the word search.
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...
Other
Heritage of the Great War: Making 'In Flanders Fields'
Explore the meaning behind John McCrae's poem, "In Flanders Fields," by taking a look at what actually took place on the battlefield of the Western Front. A look at the McCrae's personal experience, a look at the poem's metre, as well as...
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.
Other
Backyard Nature: Flower Types Good to Know
Peruse this site of flowers galore! Read about bean flowers, buttercups, magnolias, grasses, pansies 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.