Curated OER
Quilting Canada
Students explain the symbols of Canada and their relevance. For this Canada lesson, students read Oh Canada and exchange pen-pal letters with students in Canada. Students create a class quilt with Canadian symbols.
Curated OER
Symbols of Canada
Sixth graders investigate the link between Canadian symbols and identity, offering various perspectives of what Canada means to Canadians. They explore the natural world around them and choose an image to sketch.
Other
Office of the Prime Minister: Colouring Book
Colour six pictures of Canadian Symbols. Download the pictures and colour them with crayons or coloured pencils.
Other
Office of the Prime Minister: Flag Finish Line
How quickly can you put the missing pieces on the flags of Canada's provinces in this interactive game? Paper-and-pencil versions of this game may be printed.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Bluenose Schooner
As part of a series, this resource profiles the Bluenose schooner. She sailed in Maritime competitive races and now has a replica in Halifax harbour. Learn about the Bluenose's history and her competitive spirit. Includes a brief video...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Canadian Symbols: Winnie
This resource details how a bear and soldier from Winnipeg led to the famous stories of Winnie the Pooh. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
Crayola
Crayola Llc. :Inuksuk Stone Statues
Learn all about the original Inuit inuksuks, and then follow the directions to make your very own!Though this is a business site, it does provide
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maple Syrup
A trip to the sugarbush is a popular field trip for many students. Before such a trip, or even just during the season, learning about the production of maple syrup is a great way to introduce a study of Canada's cultural heritage.
Other
The Canadian Beaver: A Brief History of the Beaver
Beaver facts, trivia, history and stamps are all covered within this "The Canadian Beaver" website. Science-based information, such as reproduction, habitat, diet and predators has also been provided.
Other
Photo Gallery
Extensive photo gallery with beautiful images covering a variety of topics such as nature, Parliament, provinces, geography, and cities taken by photogapher Richard McGuire.
Other
Knights Canadian Info Collection: Provincial and Territorial Flowers of Canada
In addition to a color picture, a brief description of each provincial and territorial flower of Canada has been provided. The Latin and common names have also been included.