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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Province and Territories Poster

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a poster of a Canadian province or territory. In this Canadian geography lesson, students research a Canadian province or territory and create a poster to present the information explored in class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1856-1865: Abolitionists and the Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this abolition lesson, students watch "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and discuss the philanthropic acts they witnessed in the film. Students also complete an activity that requires them to determine...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1856-1865: Abolitionists and the Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover philanthropic acts of the Civil War era. In this service learning instructional activity, students research Underground Railroad literature, Reconstruction Amendments, and acts of philanthropy during the Civil War era.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

South Carolina and Quebec - A Comparative Study

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners compare the structure and functions of the state government of South Carolina and the provincial government of Quebec. They examine the role of political parties and differing expressions of democracy and make a...
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Website
Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
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Website
Other

The House of Commons Heritage Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
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Handout
Other

Parliament of Canada: The Rule of Law and the Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Late Canadian Senator Eugene A. Forsey left a public legacy to all Canadians including this website hosted by the Parliament of Canada. In this article, he introduces important legal principles that underpin the Canadian court system,...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Canada (1982 92)

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical events in Canada from 1982-1992 are outlined. Issues of greatest significance are touched upon, including the new Constitution, the Air India Disaster, Brian Mulroney, the Oka Crisis, and the Gulf War. Links for further...