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Searching the States (or Provinces) Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine information on a particular state or province. Groups of students use the internet to locate facts about an assigned state. They research information such as capital, state song, and major crops. students report their...
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Some Like It Cold

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Canada's northern territories and four settlements above the Arctic Circle. In this northern Canada lesson, 6th graders maps and timelines to locate physical, political, and economic features of northern Canada....
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The Rivers and Lakes of Alberta

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners are introduced to the online Atlas of Canada and they identify the lakes and major rivers of Alberta.
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Early Explorers Web Quest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils use the Canadian atlas online to research early explorers and settlers in Canada. They also complete a Web Quest to gather information from maps. They make generalizations about the early settlement patterns as well.
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Report/Presentation Ideas

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use the ECO Exploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company, the ECO database, as well as other sources identified to develop a report or presentation on some aspect of Hudson's Bay Company and life in what would one day...
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A Look at U.S. and Canadian Approaches to Individual Liberties

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare and contrast Canadian and U.S. policies regarding social issues. In this sociology instructional activity, students research social and governance policies in the countries and write personal essays using their findings.
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Canada Calendar Pieces- Leaves and Fireworks

For Teachers K - 1st
In this math worksheet, students cut out 31 calendar pieces to make a calendar or bulletin board display. The pieces have the numbers from 1 to 31 and designs with fireworks and the Canadian maple leaf.
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Egyptian Clothing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the answers to the scenario of how Egyptians created their clothing for the eight problems.
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The Arrests Begin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students read about the arrests of the Jews in Denmark and relate the events to the historical time period.
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Life Under German Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students read the description of life under the occupation of Sweden by the Germans during the World War.
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Patriotic Arts: Influencing Canadians At War

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students study how war has shaped Canadian life, patriotism, propaganda, and music. They research primary source documents, novels, videos, and songs before celebrating Remembrance Day.
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Confederation Comparison

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare and contrast American and Canadian plans for government. In this government instructional activity, students analyze the text and impact of the Articles of Confederation and the Confederation of Canada. Students compose...
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The Exploration and Settlement of North America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners locate place in Canada and explore highlights of early of early American exploration and settlement. In this North American history instructional activity, students locate provinces, major cities, and physical features of...
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Journey on the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars use Indiana and Michigan state road maps to trace a route to Canada from Madison, IN. with the many possible stops along the way. They make a picture book that depicts a runaway slave's journey on UCR.
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Who Lives in the Arctic North?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars study the Arctic North. In this Canada history lesson, small groups of students research and then teach the class about either the plants, animals, humans, or geography in relation to the Arctic North. Young scholars make...
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Historical Indian Treaties and Aboriginal Population

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders navigate an online atlas of Canada and compare the land area of of historical Aboriginal peoples in Manitoba to present-day figures.
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Second World War - Conscription Events

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the iam Lyon Mackenzie King Diaries which describe the involvement of Canada in WWII.
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BIGGER AND BIGGER: (We Live in a family, a neighborhood, a city, and the United States)

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover that they are part of bigger and bigger groups. They begin with families and work up to belonging to North America as they initiate a study of the whole country.
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State to State Scavenger Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this states worksheet, students utilize the Internet to access one specific website to locate the answers to five fill in the blank statements about the states found on a United States map.
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Public lands: Preserve or develop?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare and contrast the characteristics of various public lands in Canada, including national forests, wilderness areas, national and provincial parks, wildlife sanctuaries, recreation areas and national historic sites. They...
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A Monster's World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Study African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger and create imaginary monsters using texture.
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Heritage and Citizenship: Traditions, Celebrations and Cultural Diversity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concept of cultural diversity. In this traditions lesson, 2nd graders investigate the cultures of Canada as they discuss traditions within the country. An extension mathematics activity is included.
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Contributions- Grade 10

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the contributions of Aboriginal peoples. In this native studies lesson plan, 10th graders watch "More Than Bows and Arrows." Students complete a handout that requires them to list the contributions they note in...
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Slavery and the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study slavery escape routes of the Underground Railroad on maps, read an account of an escape and then write narrative essays about a fictional slave's escape.