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Canadian History
Students conduct research on the history of early Canada. They create timelines of important dates, write biographies of Canadian explorers, consider the importance of geography and religion in Canada's settlement and examine both...
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The Internment of Ukrainians in Canada
Young scholars examine the condition of Ukrainian internment in Canada during World War I. In this World War I lesson, students research selected Internet sources to compare and contrast the internment of Ukrainians in Canada during...
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A Timeline of Canada's Constitutional Evolution
Young scholars research and make a time line illustrating the evolution of the Canadian Constitution.
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Slavery Bound or Underground
Examine the role of slaves,, slave owners, and abolitionists during the Civil War with a study of the history of the Underground Railroad. Through the many links learners research the people involved and the heroes of the movement....
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Minty
Students investigate, read, and discuss about other famous Afro-American leaders. Students compare/contrast slaves home, activities, etc. with that of Afro- Americans today. Students create a time line to post on the wall of Harriet's...
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Technology of the Times: A Comparison
Tenth graders compare and contrast how changes in technology impacted the growth of ancient civilizations and modern cities. Using internet research, they identify the positive and negative aspects of technology society. At the...
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Patriotic Arts: Influencing Canadians At War
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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Metis- Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore the settlement of the Canadian Northwest. In this Canadian history lesson, 12th graders research the Metis, the Canadian, Euro-Canadians, Ontario Society, and Quebec Society. Students present their research...
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An Encounter of Former Foes
Students examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.
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US Emergence of Power in the Pacific Northwest: General Howard and the Nez Perce Tribe War
Middle schoolers discuss the role of the military in acquiring territory in the Pacific Northwest. Using a map, they locate the areas in which the Nez Perce were prominent and the routes used by the military to chase them. They discuss...
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Egyptian Clothing
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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Active Citizenship
Students think critically and then present the information they have researched about the government.
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Celebrating our Heritage Buildings
Ninth graders create a scavenger hunt with clues related to a building they have researched. Working in small groups, they use the internet and traditional resources to find information pertaining to a historical building. Students use...
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Upper Canada Village
Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...
Vancouver Island University
The Homeroom: British Columbia's History of Education
A 'gateway' to information about the history of education in British Columbia, this site covers people involved in delivering or championing education, legislation, curriculum development since the 1800s, life as a pioneer teacher, as...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Hudson's Bay Company Trading System [Pdf]
A 42 page learning module presenting a detailed history of the Hudson's Bay Company and the development of their fur trading routes. This document, published in PDF format, contains maps of the trading system, historical timelines and...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal Youth Identity Series: Leadership (Student)
Whether you are looking for personal study or materials for a presentation or project, this website has a depth of materials available. This website is broken down into two categories--Senior and Elementary--but will also be useful for...
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The Norse Settlers in the New World
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.