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Canadian history cultural activity pdfs
Indigenous Artists in Canada | Elementary Art Lessons and Projects
This set of art projects incorporates painting, oil pastels, printmaking and carving to study six different artists in Canada who identify as First Nations or Métis through creating a piece of art inspired by George Littlechild, Bill Reid, Dana Standinghorn, Jason Carter, Benjamin Chee Chee and Leah Dorian.This inspiring product includes:six different art projects (each one can usually be completed within a few hours from start to the end of clean-up).complete lesson plans with step-by-step inst
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Social Studies Interactions and Interdependence of Nations
Social Studies - Interactions and Interdependence of NationsThis resource includes all outcomes and indicators for Grade 2 - Unit 1 "Interactions and Interdependence of Nations", in the Saskatchewan Social Studies curriculum. It can be easily used for any primary Social Studies program. It includes 11 engaging and ready to use lessons.The outcomes included are for: IN2.1 Determine characteristics of a community. IN2.2 Create a representation of the diversity of cultural groups in the local commu
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Social Studies Bundle
Indigenous People in Canada | Turtle Island Drama Circle
This set of drama circle cards is about the impact of colonization for First Nations or Indigenous People in Canada faced during colonization. As part of the truth and reconciliation process, this resource talks about the series of events since the arrival of Europeans including reserves, treaties, missionaries, and Residential Schools. This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of te
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
Grades:
5th - 8th
Orange Shirt Day with Caring and Fairness Activities, First Nations Canada
This Orange Shirt Day activity is a meaningful, printable resource that scaffolds students' familiar experiences - such as the first day of school - and expands on ideas of students’ responsibilities of helping and supporting each other and treating others fairly. The origin of Orange Shirt Day is included, plus a template to design their own shirts. The theme " Every Child Matters" covers character education skills and Canadian social studies concepts. This resource eliminates the need to spend
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Canadian History Lessons | People Before Confederation
Teach about the contributions of different groups of people prior to confederation in Canada with this easy-to-prep package. The groups of people included are the Indigenous People, Vikings, the French explorers, English Fur Traders, Métis, Loyalists, Acadians, and Missionaries.This historical thinking product includes:complete lesson plans including suggestions to differentiate.2-3 weeks of activities that include reading, writing, drawing, summarizing, presenting, researching, and exploring.te
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Orange Shirt Day with Mini Readers and Activities, A First Nations Activity
These Orange Shirt Day activities will provide a short introduction to the history behind Orange Shirt Day as well as the reason we honour Orange Shirt Day today. There are 3 one-page foldable mini books in colour and B/W. They are kid-friendly, easy to prepare, and a meaningful tool for also developing your students’ reading fluency and comprehension. The printable resource uses students' familiar experiences - such caring and treating others fairly - to introduce the sensitive topic of Orange
Grades:
K - 2nd
Canada: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Canada. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Canada. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
Grades:
K - 5th
Medicine Wheel SEL Unit: Indigenous Education
Teach SEL and health topics to primary grades using the medicine wheel, an Indigenous/Native American symbol!This unit helps students understand mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and how each type of health affects the others. They'll learn about fostering healthy habits to improve overall well-being. Included are a teacher's guide, printable posters, whole-class activities, worksheets, and an end-of-unit assessment. This cross-curricular unit covers both primary health standards
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Ceremonial Plants Indigenous People in Canada | Research Activity
Focus on research skills with this low-prep project that teaches reading/creating maps, reading photographs and diagrams, notetaking and synthesizing information to research sacred plants of the Indigenous People in Canada used for healing, medicine and in their special ceremonies such as smudging and prayers.Specific instructions are included to teach each of the skills. This no prep package includes:complete teacher lesson plan including possible modifications for differentiation.maps showing
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4th - 6th
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Immigration to Canada After Confederation
Learn about the immigrants that came to Canada during the Third Wave (1890s-1910s). Students learn about traveling to Canada, timelines, and how immigrants lived in early Canada. The activities include writing, reading, drawing, presenting, collaborating in groups, and working individually, with only moments of prep.Start by seeing what students already know about immigration with a simple writing activity. Through reading accounts from immigrants, students will explore the challenges and sacrif
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Every Child Matters Collaborative Poster - Orange Shirt Day Build a Poster
** Shop related products by clicking HERE **This collaborative poster activity is the perfect resource for:National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21National Indigenous History Month - JuneInternational Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – August 9National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30This product provides 35 tiles (which are labeled in rows and columns for easy assembly) for students to design and decorate to put together as a collaborative poster. This creates a beautiful m
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K - 12th, Staff
(K-3)Le drapeau franco-ontarien - Word Search, Writing, Activities and Colouring
We celebrate the more than 700,000 Francophones and 1.5 million Ontarians who can speak French in Ontario. First recognized in 2010, Franco-Ontarian Day represents over 400 years of Francophone history, celebrating the community’s social, economic, cultural, and political contributions in our province. September 25th is officially celebrated as Franco-Ontarian Day.This booklet is the perfect resource for:La journée du drapeau fanco-ontarien (le 25 septembre)French-Canadian CultureFrench Culture
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Totem Poles Lesson and Art Activity
Totem poles are the most iconic and recognizable symbol of many Native American and Canadian First Nations groups in the Pacific Northwest of the US and British Columbia, Canada. This lesson and activity help introduce primary students to totem poles and allows students to make their own totem poles! A fun introduction to cultures of the Indigenous people of the Northwest Coast, this lesson is also a great addition to a unit on Aboriginal/Indigenous education, place-based learning, community, ar
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Inuit Culture and Northwest Coast First Nations - Bundle
First Nations in Canada, Inuit Nonfiction Information and Activities
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Inuit, can be challenging. This resource has all the information you need and more! It is filled with information focusing on the culture of this Indigenous group. There are over 20 activities for your elementary students that cover language arts, math and social studies. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's no prep!! Check out the bundle and save money!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
FRENCH LES COMMUNAUTÉS DU CANADA AU DÉBUT DES ANNÉES 1800
This product is aligned with the Ontario Curriculum Grade 3 Social Studies strand; PATRIMOINE ET IDENTITÉ: LES COMMUNAUTÉS DU CANADA AU DÉBUT DES ANNÉES 1800*→→→Click here to BUNDLE IT AND SAVE!←←←☼ Topics covered include;• Les communautés autochtones• La colonisation• La coopération entre les communautés autochtones et coloniales• L'importance de l'eau• Défis et Adaptations - Causes et Conséquences (tableaux). Answer Keys / Pre-organised pages included.• Autrefois et aujourd'hui (tableaux
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Grades:
3rd
Also included in: FRENCH Communities in Canada (au début des années 1800) • BUNDLE
Indigenous People in Canada | Seven Teachings Drama Circle
This drama circle teaches students about the seven grandfather teachings of the Indigenous People in Canada: humility, courage, love, honesty, truth, wisdom and respect as taught by the wolf, bear, eagle, sabe, turtle, beaver and bison.This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, bu
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “Stolen Words” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares informat
Grades:
K - 4th
First Nations in Canada, Métis Nonfiction Information and Activities
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Métis, can be challenging. This resource has all the information you need and more! It is filled with information focusing on the culture of this Indigenous group. There are over 20 activities for your elementary students that cover language arts, math and social studies. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's no prep!! Check out the bundle and save money!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
The Seven Sacred Teachings | Incentive & Learning Tool
Students work hard to earn the seven shell pieces, each representing one of the seven sacred truths. Enjoy this product and want to earn FREE or discounted products?Simply follow these steps...1. Go to “My Purchases” and click on “Provide Feedback.”2. Leave a rating and comment for the product.Be the first to know about sales, freebies, and new products from A Primary Blend by clicking on the green star that says “Follow Me” on my store front page.Let's Connect!BLOGFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMPINTERESTTHA
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When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When We Were Alone” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it sha
Grades:
K - 4th
Indigenous Art - Métis Dot Art
Explore Indigenous culture with this resource by a First Nations educator ❤︎✎ Dive into Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork, nurturing creativity while sharing cultural insight. Discover Métis dot art and enjoy The Giving Tree story. With a lesson plan, student activities, and a class project, it's a rich journey into Métis culture, perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation in students.Page 1: Métis Dot Art: lesson planPage 2: Métis Dot Art: lesson plan page 2Page 3: Métis Dot Ar
Grades:
3rd - 6th
When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When I Was 8 ” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares inform
Grades:
K - 4th
Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY, History/Provinces and Territories PRINT and EASEL
Canada - Canadian Identity - 14 Informational Texts and Activities was created for teachers who have a component on Canadian identity in their social studies or language curriculum. This resource is probably best used for grades 5-7 students and with upper level ESL students (intermediate, high school, and adult). This resource would also be appropriate as a lead in to Canada Day at the end of the school year, but can be used at any time.Included are:Fourteen original passages (written by me)
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Canada! CANADIAN IDENTITY BUNDLE 4 Resources PRINT and EASEL
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