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Model Parliaments: Creating a Real Senate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how the Canadian Parliamentary works and how to tolerate other people's point of view by participating in a model Parliament.
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Women's Role in the Mi'kmaq Community Long Ago

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the responsibilities that the Mi'kmaq women had prior to the arrival of the Europeans. They examine artwork by Robert Harris, design and create a talking stick, demonstrate a talking circle, and write journal...
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Our Neighbor to the North: How Much do You Know?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation and discuss issues and concepts that it introduces.
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The Quest

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars explore the many ways spirituality may be practiced. They evaluate the causes and consequences of differing world views and the policy of multiculturalism and its implication for Canada. They create personal symbols...
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Confederation II : the Sequel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the dynamics and challenges of creating a system of government that meet the needs of a changing, diverse population, for a new country. This is a nice simulation/role play of the formation of government.
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Current Issues/Lesson Plan 2 : What I Think Should Happen

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explain the roles and responsibilities of various individuals and government bodies, as well as to recognize the features of the dynamic interplay between them. They explain the process of how of a bill is signed into law.
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A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classics Edition of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Whether new to teaching The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or an experienced pro, you’ll find useful resources in this teacher’s guide. The 40-page packet includes background information, historical context, an annotated list of...
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Watering Our Prairie Farms

For Teachers 5th - 8th
After reading an article about irrigation on Canadian farms, learners participate in a discussion. They individually write an opinion paper about the surrounding issues. A lesson plan like this can be used in an earth science class when...
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The Changing Nature of Work, Employment, and Education in Canada.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the effect caused by change of employment and education. In this statistics lesson, students analyze data and draw conclusions. This assignment tests high schoolers' ability to use data correctly.
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A CHANGING NATION

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore the history of Canadian success in team sports; to increase student appreciation of the historical context of team competitions; to explore how Canadians have defined themselves and the nation through team sports.
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Workers on Sea and on Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use photos of sailors and workers in the shipbuilding industry as a reference point to generate questions and investigate the working conditions for resource industry workers in 19th and 20th centruy Atlantic Canada and the...
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The Letter Qq

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies, and...
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What Does a Real MP Do ? Case Study of Svend Robinson : A Rebel with a Cause

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders undertake media research on an issue and prepare a series of questions. They divide into the government and the opposition and select two issues for discussion. They discuss Question Period tactics, and then undertake a...
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Analyzing the Job Market for Babysitting in Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct research on a neighborhood in Canada. In this data analysis lesson, students use data from the 2006 Canadian census to draw conclusions about a population group.
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I am Canadian

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students complete a survey about ethnic origin and discuss the results. They discuss the definition of ethnicity and the pros and cons of being of a certain ethnic group.
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Sense of Place Through the Eyes of an Inuit Children's Author

For Teachers K
Students read books by Michael Arvaaluck Kusugak to explore life in the Artic Circle. After reading the books, students compare and contrast life in the Artic Circle to life in the United States. They write and illustrate a story about...
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Traveling

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, learners write a response to the prompt. They are asked to research a possible travel destination and comment upon it.
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Escape From Gilleleje

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers read the history surrounding the captivity of the Jews in Denmark. They use the map for a geography lesson.
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Building the CPR

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry.They plan and conduct library and community research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources, including electronic sources. Students generate and...
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Quebec

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders to examine the past to find out why Quebec has been so determined to protect its cultural heritage. They access primary resources on the Internet to promote their engagement with the past.
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Consumer Choices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and discuss the issue of sustainable fishing. Students research a seafood product available in their community. Students assess and defend a position about whether a seafood product for sale in their community is...
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The Greatest Threats

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together in groups to research one way killer whales are being threatened. They brainstorm ways to some the threat and actions that can be taken to keep them protected. In new groups, they share their proposed actions...
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The Fugitive Slave Law and Migration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Fugitive Slave Law as a motivating factor for slaves to emigrate outside the United States. After discussing the relationships between fugitive slaves and North American and Caribbean countries, they write essays...
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the Underground Railroad.

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