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Presidents' Day canadian history Common Core CCRA.SL.3 resources
Social Studies: Important People in History
This Social Studies Unit is an interactive and engaging way to teach your students about important people in history. The read alouds and worksheets included are easy to copy and print. Enjoy!Save over 20% on the Kindergarten Social Studies BundleWhat is included in this Social Studies Unit:10 Teacher Lesson Plans (one for each important person)A Printable/Projectable Book for each important personWorksheets (Writing Activities, Matching Activities, Timeline Activities, Cut and Paste Sorting Act
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Systemic Racism "Starlight Tour" - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to the Criminal Podcast called "Starlight Tours" which details three recent decades of cases of systemic racism in Canada by Saskatoon Police against First Nations People. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes:Materials, timelines, tactics, Index with hyperlinks.2) Support materials for when conversations are emotional.3) Specific pre-listening, discussion questions, and extension questions with embedded mini-lessons such as roo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Slavery in Canada- Beyond Underground Railroad- Listen, Short Ans., Conversation
Anti-black racism in Canada requires a more honest look at our past that includes slavery. This task starts with a 20 min podcast that grapples with why Canadians don't know beyond the Underground Railroad. The podcast, discussion questions, and answers within support your students on this difficult subject. Specifically, this podcast tells us slavery's cruel legacy compromises interracial relationships. I intend this task to be one small piece of a much larger, ongoing conversation, and it is
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hunting By Stars Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with Hunting By Stars by Cherie Dimaline.About the Novel: Years ago, when plagues and natural disasters killed millions of people, much of the world stopped dreaming. Without dreams, people are haunted, sick, mad, unable to rebuild. The government soon finds that the Indigenous people of North America have retained their dreams, an ability rumored to be housed in the very marrow of their bones. Soon, residential schools pop up—or are r
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Cherie Dimaline Marrow Thieves Novel BUNDLE
President Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" Reader's Theatre and Activities
4-page Reader's Theatre Script of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" speech including a forward. It has been written with 10 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 3 minutes. Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Lincoln's important speech. Li
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8th - 11th
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President Reagan "Tear Down That Wall" Brandenburg Gate Speech-Reader's Theatre
Another great Presidential Speech in the American History Collection!A FULL 15-page Reader's Theatre Script of President Ronald Reagan's speech "Tear Down That Wall." The speech has been abridged, but all excerpts are included in the packet, in addition to a QR code leading to a full video of President Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. It can easily accommodate 30-40 students.When presented, the speech is approximately 15 minutes. Rea
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8th - 11th
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"Date Which Will Live In Infamy" FDR Speech; Reader's Theatre and Writing Prompt
6-page Reader's Theatre Script of FDR's "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy" speech including a forward. It has been written with 15 parts but can be adjusted.When presented, the speech is approximately 8 minutes. FDR's "Date In Infamy" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Use this crucial moment in American History as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of FDR's important speech. Inclu
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8th - 11th
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Terry Fox- Marathon of Hope - Athlete Bio - Listen, Short Answer, & Conversation
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero. He was also an ordinary man. I love this podcast episode because it shows that we can be both. This podcast covers the very emotional subject of his cancer and death. It also covers, briefly, what he was like before and who he was as a person. Though it was brief, I learned a lot. The materials embedded are also reusable and highly supportive of productive conversations. There are additional materials for tough conversations. I suggest using these for this conversat
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6th - 12th
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Child Welfare Failure- Indigenous Teens- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This podcast episode investigates a Child Welfare Worker from B.C. who robbed teens in his care for over a decade. These vulnerable, young people were largely Indigenous youth who ended up exposed to homelessness, survival sex, and drugs. The man has not been charged! This real story is important because it shows that the crimes and failures of Residential Schools have been reimagined and not solved. This topic matters to your students, and they can relate as they are the same age as the victi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Canadian Crime & Manhunt in B.C. - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
In the summer of 2019, a manhunt for two BC teens transfixed Canadians. Find out what mysteries will always remain, and consider with your students, why did this story grip the nation? This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes and links to the podcast.2) Specific pre-listening, discussion, and extension questions.3) An easy-marking rubric for the conversation.4) Answers to all questions (so you don't have to listen to the podcast!)5) Optional conversation supports:Student reflection on c
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Symbols & Figures BUNDLE {Digital & PDF}
This bundle provides materials for students to investigate the history and symbolism of The Great Seal of the United States and of the painting “Spirit of 1776”. Students will also take a look at the design of the White House and the U.S. Capitol and some of the changes these monuments have undergone over the years. This collection provides a range of activities for young learners such as creating an original seal for their family and investigating images taken in and around our Capitol. The int
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4th
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RCMP Problems - Indigenous Studies - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
The RCMP is an important, visible symbol for many Canadians, and to our Indigenous People, it represents violence, mistrust, and even death. What are the specific problems and what can be done? Your students want to know and this short task starts with a podcast, then short answers, then a conversation, will help them develop critical thinking towards previously unquestioned norms.This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes including the link to the podcast episode.2) Specific pre-listenin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
This bundle gives a brief background to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan and a brief background to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis and comparison of the characteristics of the two pieces. Finally, students develop strategies for persuasive speaking in order to articulate one excerpt from either speech. If you are teaching the bundl
Grades:
6th - 8th
Opioid Epidemic & A Daring Solution- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
Listening to this podcast episode about opioid drug use and then hosting this conversation might save a life. Your students may not know that the drug fentanyl can be found within many kinds of drugs and this is causing overdoses to skyrocket. They also may not know that irregular drug users are also impacted. This problem is growing in Canada.We are actually in the midst of two pandemics, and we can do more to help with the drug/ opioid crisis but we aren't because of public opinion. Decrim
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Dreamers in Canada - Immigration - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
Canada has its own group of Dreamers. These are young people who are undocumented. This is a very under-reported topic, and Canada's Dreamers face unfair barriers. This conversation is appealing to students because depicts people their age who are going through this struggle. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes.2) Specific pre-listening, discussion, and extension questions.3) An easy-marking rubric for the conversation.4) Answers to all questions (so you don't have to listen to the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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911 Speech {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from this speech. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 8th Grade History and Geography, The Middle East – September 11, 2001 attacks, p. 207
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
Declaration of War on Japan {Digital & PDF}
This resource gives a brief background and geography to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan. It introduces students to a few literary terms and guides them through an analysis of the speech. Students also develop strategies for persuasive speaking by articulating one excerpt from Declaration of War on Japan. This resource aligns with the Core Knowledge Sequence: 7th Grade History, page 166, Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: “A day that will live in infamy” and 7th Grade Language Arts, E
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}
Jungle ABC's Coloring Book with Wild Animals
Welcome to our wild animal alphabet coloring book! Coloring is not only a fun and creative activity, but it also has many benefits for children. It helps improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. In this book, you will learn the alphabet while exploring the fascinating world of wild animals and their habitats. Let's get started! This book contains 54 beautiful pages.Hey kids! Are you ready to color your way through the alphabet and discover the amazing world of wild an
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS2-2
, K-ESS3-3
Vaccine Hesitancy - Immunization- Listen, Short Ans., & Conversation
This podcast episode about vaccine hesitancy provides resources and helpful tools for how to talk to people who are vaccine-hesitant. Teachers are not the experts, so let's let the clinical expert from Toronto tell us and our students what she has learned about having these difficult conversations. My students really respect it when I say, I am not the expert on this topic, but I have found someone who is. Having these conversations is vital to an effective vaccine and therefore a healthy Canad
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Kielburger Charity Scandal - Canadian News - Listen, Short Answer, Conversation
Many of my students are a part of WE Day and Free the Children, and yet our students are not aware of the recent, troubling allegations against the Kielburgers and the WE charity scandal that is mysteriously under-reported. The WE scandal is documented in this podcast episode. This conversation really hits home in schools across Canada. There are swear words used in this longer podcast which was chosen because this podcast (CanadaLand) broke this story. So, inside the document, I provide a clean
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The White House {Digital & PDF}
This resource provides materials in both PDF and Google Slides versions for students to investigate the history of The White House. This resource includes the following:•The White House Web•Believe It or Not White House Flipbook Template•Believe It or Not Flipbook Assignment / Rubric (editable)•Flipbook with Instructions in the Margins•Believe It or Not Presentation Template•Believe It or Not Presentation Assignment / Rubric (editable)•A Short History of the White House •A Short History of the W
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4th
Also included in: American Symbols & Figures BUNDLE {Digital & PDF}
Abraham Lincoln Google Slides Activity
*Google Slides Activity* Digital Activity- *Students click on each dot to listen to a fact about Abraham Lincoln. Five facts will be read aloud to them. When they are done they can type two facts they learned. *Easy for young students who can't read and a fun way to engage them.
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: President's Day Research Google Slides Bundle
Presidents Washington & Lincoln
Welcome to Tuscarora Teacher Reaching for the Stars!Presidents Washington & LincolnTeaching intermediate grades lends itself well to planning interesting informational reading with a fact collecting or research component. Students read about and research Presidents Washington and Lincoln. Students compare them, report on them and can use the format to research other presidents.Features:2 Articles about Washington & LincolnHow to Use 2 Comparison ActivitiesPresidential Research GOWriting
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: FAB February BUNDLE
Franklin Roosevelt's Famous Adages and Quotes Analysis Worksheet or Test
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." This is just one of 20 famous adages and quotes by Franklin Roosevelt that appears on this handy printable. Students will be given the chance to use their critical-thinking skills to analyze this leader's words of wisdom and then share their conclusions with their classmates. This is a terrific individual, pair, or group activity.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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