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Free middle school canadian history internet activities
Canada Quick Research Project
Give your students a chance to search the internet by searching for Canada facts in this quick research project disguised as a challenge. It's perfect for those days when you need something quick and don't have time to plan.This product includes:instructions on how to do the taskstudent pagesanswer keys This activity was designed for our students to gain confidence using search terms when doing research on the internet. It could be done with books instead, though it was designed to have students
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
FREE Canada's Indigenous Treaties & the Mi'kmaq Lobster Dispute: Digital Lesson
Canada has a long history of breaking promises with Indigenous people. In autumn 2020, the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia saw their livelihoods as lobster fishermen under attack in violation of Treaty 1752. This lesson plan will allow students to understand the historical and modern day importance of Canada’s Indigenous treaties. They will read the treaties, and watch a series of videos about the events surrounding the Mi’kmaq lobster dispute. Students will use what they’ve learned to think critically a
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8th - 11th
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Indigenous Education: Métis History ~ Louis Riel Scavenger Hunt
Engages students to learn about the importance of the Métis People. Teaches students about online citizenship and how to search online for educational purposes. Facilitates group work and collaboration. Fun!
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4th - 8th
12 Canadian Geography Quiz Trivia Kahoot Links
Use this FREE Canadian Geography Quiz resource to access 12 different Kahoots related to Canadian Geography. Trivia games include topics such as: political geography, natural resources, sustainability, natural events, population characteristics, topography, and more. The content of these trivia games reflect Grade 9 standards in Ontario. A 100 QUESTION KAHOOT is included as preparation for the final exam.Courses: CGC1P, CGC1DFor an assessment tool: Download the Canadian Geography Quizzes Bundle
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7th - 10th
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Canada: Distance Learning/Blended Learning Geography PPT
This PowerPoint overview of Canada can be used in the classroom or as a distance learning tool. It includes games, quizzes, and videos to enrich student learning. It also features two writing prompts with examples! This product is aligned with the Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning. It covers:Provinces and TerritoriesPhysical FeaturesClimateNatural Resources and Economic Activities CultureLandmarks
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4th - 6th
European Explorer Trading Cards
Students will create "trading cards" for 8 European explorers who came to the "New World".
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5th - 10th
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Canada's Dark Past: The Canadian Residential School System
This interactive assignment allows students to research and record information in their own Google Slide, rather than on paper! This assignment is great for switching things up and giving students a chance to do a task other than filling out a worksheet. Link to specific websites are included with each question slide to avoid students getting lost in the process of Googling! After researching, students then pick from 1 of 5 Newspaper templated and create a one page article on the Canadian Reside
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6th - 12th
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Web Search-Where Did Canada's Early Blacks Settle?
Use this activity to teach your students the history of Canada's early Black settlers. This would be an excellent resource during African-Canadian History Month. Students will read a website (listed below) to answer 20 challenging questions at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
This publication consists of 12 pages and includes a Note to the Teacher, 20 questions, and an Answer Key.
The URL is http://blackhistorycanada.ca/theme.php?id=2
Enjoy!
Carolyn Tynes-Turner
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5th - 8th
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Confederation of Canada - Social Media Project
Students will examine Confederation from a unique perspective and present their results in a modern day social media format. They will choose a specific individual or group and explain Confederation from their perspective. The project is completed using Slides or templates for a social media site. I found different Facebook, Instagram and Twitter templates on the internet very easily (I don't want to impose on specific individuals who have created these templates).
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8th
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The Fur Trade Webquest
An interactive webquest - Students will use a variety of sources to explore the fur trade in Canada.
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8th - 10th
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Using Google Earth to Teach Ontario Social Studies
Here are 9 lessons for Canadian teachers to use to teach grade's 4-6 Social Studies. Report card expectations are given for all 9 lessons. Each lesson involves, to varying degrees, Google Earth as a teaching point for instruction, or as a teaching point for student learning. Some lessons for completely inquiry focused!
This is a handout from 3 workshops I did at for the OAGEE Conference at Ryerson University, the ACSI Eastern Canada Educators Conference, and the Wired for Success Technology Con
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4th - 6th
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WW2 Hitler's Henchmen Webquest Activity
Teach your students about Hitler's closest accomplices with a fun and interactive webquest! Students will read facts about nine of Hitler's closest henchmen and use their research skills to determine which accomplice the fact is about. Use to supplement your own lesson or as an introduction to the most important members of the Third Reich. Includes information on Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Eichmann, Eva Braun, Heinrich Himmler, and more.Includes answer key for easy marking.PLUS! Addi
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7th - 10th
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Québec Trivia
Students will embark upon a journey through the beautiful Canadian province of Québec by finding answers to some fun and interesting questions about food, culture, geography, travel, and more! While it would be a great resource to use in class either in groups or individually, it could also be useful as an activity to leave for a substitute. Enjoy!
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7th - 12th
Prime Ministers of Canada
Canada is quite a young country. 150 years old, to be exact. While there were indigenous peoples living here long before European colonization, this video is going to focus strictly on Canada since July 1, 1867, and it’s Prime Ministers.
Did you know that Canada had 22 different Prime Ministers? 21 men and 1 women have served as Prime minister in the 150 years since Canada was originally founded. Let’s have a look at who they were, how long they served for, and which party they served.
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
Canada Vs. USA Debate
The students will research the similiarities and differences of Canada and the USA while engaging in a debate
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4th - 9th
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Canada 150 Slideshow
Students will love this slideshow that includes lessons on the Canadian Anthem; #Canada150 song; links to daily "On This Day" (significant events in Canadian society); links to "Passport 2017" exploring how Canadians are celebrating this anniversary; lesson explaining Canada 150 logo; and a culminating art activity to commemorate Canada 150, by designing and creating a piece of memorabilia.
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3rd - 8th
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"Where the Poppies Grow: The Lakehead at War"
This a a trailer for the 30 minute docudrama "Where The Poppies Grow" This project is both a commemoration of the sacrifices of the First World War and the documentation of the historical contributions of Thunder Bay and region in the conflict. The First World War (1914-1918) had a significant impact on the communities of Port Arthur and Fort William (now Thunder Bay). Thousands of men and women from the region served in the armed forces during that conflict. Where the Poppies Grow is a f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Great Plains course outline
A detailed course outline on the topic of the Great Plains that includes links to additional resources. Recommended for Grade 5-6.
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4th - 6th
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Secwepemc Research Project
This is a lapbook format research project about the Secwepemc people. Students research and answer questions, inputting information into a beautiful lapbook. The final product is a wonderful showcase of their learning. The project includes authentic research sources for students to use, so that they are learning accurate information.The entire project is in French, making it ideal for French Immersion Social Studies Classes. Make sure you print the booklets SINGLE-SIDED :)
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5th - 8th
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