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American Journeys: The Children of Eric the Red Explore the West [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lengthy lesson plan about the Norse encounters with indigenous people of North America by examining two sets of stories handed down through history by Vikings. [pdf]
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Cbc.ca: Years of Hope & Anger Nationalist Passions

For Students 6th - 8th
An overview of Canada in the 1960's, a 100th birthday for Canada, new flag debate, Quebec nationalism and separatists, and the rise of Trudeaumania.
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Cbc.ca: Hard Times Rise of the Fascists

For Students 6th - 8th
An overview of events in the 1930s, which moved the world closer to another world war. The rise of Fascism and Adolph Hitler in Europe is the main focus. Once the war was declared in 1939, it was not long before Canada once again became...
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Cbc.ca: In an Uncertain World New Economic Realities

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the 1970-1980's across Canada, economic conditions, fall of the Canadian dollar,inflated oil prices, boom and bust of Alberta, and the coming of free trade between Canada and the USA.
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Article
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Detroit News: The Hockey Game That Broke Out During a Riot

For Students 9th - 10th
The Detroit News, Detroit's daily newspaper, has a retrospective look at the Rocket Richard riot. On March 17, 1955, the newspaper reports, hockey fans in the Montreal Forum went on a seven-hour rampage of destruction and looting. The...
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University of Alberta

The Canadian Pacific Railway in Western Canada: Rogers Pass

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a look at the difficulties of construction around Rogers' Pass
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An Exploration of Historic Prejudice: The Chinese

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chinese began coming to British Columbia in the mid-1800's. They suffered terrible abuse during their voyages to get there and much discrimination afterwards, often forced to work in dangerous conditions. Many of them sought gold...
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: D Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines with clarity and conciseness the role Canadian soldiers played in D-Day.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: The Liberation of the Netherlands

For Students 9th - 10th
VAC has provided a basic public information fact sheet on the liberation of the Netherlands in World War II that can be downloaded from here. It covers The Battle of the Scheldt, Operation Market-Garden and the legacy of enduring...
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Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: History of Canadian Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a synopsis of Canadian theatre from the introduction of Europeans to the 1970s.
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Metis Nation of Ontario: Symbols and Traditions: The Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the Metis flag - colors, symbolism, history.
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Photograph of the First Steam Locomotive Built in Canada

For Students 3rd - 5th
Trains played a large role in the history of Canada and its progress to Confederation in 1867. Take a look at the first trains and the important role they played in joining east to west in this website with photos and audio clips.
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Cbc News: Archaeological Dig Set for New Human Rights Museum Location

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeologists will be digging through the history at The Forks in Winnipeg during the summer of 2008. This is the largest site to be examined as yet.
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Unesco: Canada: S Gang Gwaay

For Students 9th - 10th
The village of Ninstints (Nans Dins) is located on a small island off the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii). Remains of houses, together with carved mortuary and memorial poles, illustrate the Haida people's art and...
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Italians in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview of the history of Italian immigration to Canada accompanied by historical photographs, letters and news clippings. One section is devoted to the life of Fortunato "Lucky" Rao, an Italian labour leader with the...
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Human Rights and Canada: Building the Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides background on the history of human rights in Canada and events that influenced their evolution. It explains how the principles of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights is embedded in Canadian laws that protect...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: American Marten

For Students 4th - 8th
American Martens are widely distributed in northern forests across Canada and into Alaska. Only 200 years ago, they were also abundant in the southeastern United States. Learn more about the Martes americana, more commonly known as an...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Barren Ground Shrew

For Students 4th - 8th
An inhabitant of the far north, the Barren Ground Shrew lives on the tundra from Point Barrow, Alaska, to the western shore of Hudson Bay, Canada. The fur on its back forms a well-defined brown stripe, and its sides and undersides are...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Arctic Hare

For Students 4th - 8th
The beautiful Arctic Hare has a far northerly distribution in the tundra of Greenland and Canada. Arctic Hares are larger, heavier, and more thickly furred than Snowshoe Hares. Learn more about the Lepus arcticus, more commonly known as...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Small Footed Myotis

For Students 4th - 8th
The western small-footed myotis occurs in limited areas of southwestern Canada, throughout much of the western United States, and into Mexico. It is better adapted to moist areas than to dry ones. Learn more about the Myotis ciliolabrum,...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Eastern Red Bat

For Students 4th - 8th
Common and widespread from far southern Canada throughout most of the United States and Mexico, and farther south through Central America and into South America, the Eastern Red Bat requires trees and shrubs for roosting. It is...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Vancouver Marmot

For Students 4th - 8th
Vancouver Marmots live only on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They are the only endangered mammal in Canada, with a population estimated at only 100-200 individuals. Learn more about the Marmota vancouverensis, more commonly known...

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