Curated OER
A Letter to Terry Fox
Students research information about Terry Fox on the Internet. They write a personal letter to Terry Fox.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Footprints: Terry Fox
Canadian hero and inspiration, Terry Fox, is profiled in this brief video clip. [1:00]
Other
The Terry Fox Foundation
The website of The Terry Fox Foundation gives a comprehensive history of his disease, journey, and legacy. Read extensive information about how the organization is run and about the Marathon of Hope.
Other
The Terry Fox Foundation: Terry Fox
Learn how this young British Columbian gave of himself and went on to become a Canadian Hero.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: History of Canada (1960 1981)
Historical events in Canada from 1960-1981 are outlined. Issues of greatest importance are covered: the New Flag, Trudeau and the 1970's, the 1980 Quebec Referendum, and Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
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Other
Bc Sports Hall of Fame: Legacy That Touched the Heart of a Nation Terry Fox[pdf]
Terry Fox's life is profiled through brief text and a gallery of photos. Note: scroll down the page to access a wealth of photos.
Other
Penguin Group Canada: 'Run' Teacher's Guide [Pdf]
Run' by Eric Walters is a fictionalized account of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope run across Canada. This teacher's guide has discussion questions and response journal prompts for each chapter as well as extension activities for the novel....