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Free canadian history resources for Microsoft Word
The War of 1812 Wordsearch
This is an A4 sheet with two A5 word searches placed on it. They deal with the causes of the War of 1812
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Who's in Charge? Canadian Federal, Provincial, Municipal government exploration
An activity for teaching levels of government in Canada. Following the Saskatchewan curriculum and current legislation, students can view the list of responsibilities each level of government has and organize them accordingly. Students can recognize and understand how the levels of government function and work together to get things done.
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4th - 9th
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Canadian Websites for Social Studies Projects and Heritage Fair
This is a list of websites that is useful for grades 6-12 Social Studies. The sites are great for students who are completing research projects (such as heritage fair). They're all reputable and contain excellent Canadian content.
I have found that students waste so much time mindlessly putting topic ideas into search engines and this time doesn't always result in reliable information. This list of sites helps to narrow students' focus in their research which gives them more time to actually l
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6th - 12th
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Canada's Provinces Mapping Challenge
This is a simple mapping challenge to start a unit on Canadian Geography or as a simple review of Canada's provinces. Students work together to try and correctly colour the map. before you as the teacher provide the correct answers.
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4th - 9th
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All Across Canada Tour - final project re: Canadian Provinces
This is a great final project after a unit about the Canadian provinces. Each student is assigned a Departure province and a Destination province... they will learn a tremendous amount about each.
They are also asked to determine the cardinal directions and how they would travel from one province to the other. They need to come up with a couple facts about each province they pass through.
Finally - a visual representation to finish it off provides the students with the outlet for creativity (
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3rd - 5th
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Canadian Flag Leaf Art Template
Template used for art activities. I had students bring leaves from home and we glued them where the flag would be red. Turned out so nicely!
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PreK - 4th
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"For Love" on Netflix Writing Response w/ Answer Key
The acknowledgment of the wrongs done to Indigenous peoples in Canada should not be limited to just one day a year. While the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is an important step forward, there is still much more work to be done. We need to have more uncomfortable conversations, learn from more experiences, and come to terms with the additional trauma that has been inflicted.A new documentary called “For Love” explores the connection between the legacy of residential schools and the 29,
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ "Calls for Justice"
This is a group work project looking into the "Calls for Justice" from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) report by the Canadian government. Working in groups for your assigned commissions, you will examine the recommendations and: 1. Identify a few specific recommendations that stand out to you2. Identify a few specific recommendations you feel are achievable3. Identify a few specific recommendations you feel are challengingI also list some poten
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UBD RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS - FATTY LEGS - WHEN I WAS EIGHT - UNIT PLAN
UBD styled unit plan for grade 4-6, it is designed for the grade 6 class using the Saskatchewan curriculum. It delivers hard truths about the Indian Residential Schools. Free resource to implement during September in respects to orange shirt day. You will need the books:Fatty Legs - Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-FentonWhen I was eight - Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-FentonStudent self assessments:Journal logsCharacter study/sketchPeer discussionsGroup workKWL chartsSequen
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4th - 8th
Color Me Canadian Provinces and Territories
Color the Canadian Provinces and Territories
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1st - 5th
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Louis Riel ~ Word Search ~ Canadian History ~ FREE ~
"The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.The past is in your head. The future is in your hands." Louis Riel, a Canadian folk hero, fought for the rights of indigenous peoples and was prominent in the development of Western Canada in the 1800s. You get: 1. A word search using 30 words pertinent to the life of Louis Riel. 2. An answer key. 3. An expansion activity to be used as homework or a quiz or extra credit. Everything is handout-ready for your students. (3 pages
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8th - 12th
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Les Métis ~ Word Search ~ Louis Riel ~ FREE ~
"A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture, are like a tree without roots." Les Métis are people of mixed European and indigenous ancestry in Canada. You get: 1. An word search using 25 words in French pertinent to les Métis. 2. An answer key. 3. An expansion activity to be used as homework or a quiz or extra credit. Everything is handout-ready for your students. (3 pages) .. More on les Métis .. * Les MétisIf you like my products, please follow me by c
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8th - 12th
Orange Shirt Day Article of the Week
This FREE activity highlights an article that explains the origin of the Canadian 'orange shirt day' that represents the persecution of Canadian indigenous peoples in the residential school system. The activity includes pre- reading prompts, a mini lesson on active reading and post reading questions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Canadian Geography Quiz (Editable)
Quiz for students studying Canadian geography that covers:Major landformsSettlement and migrationOut-migrationRegional stereotypesWhile this quiz focuses on Canadian geography, it is editable and can be easily modified to suit where you live.
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7th - 9th
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Madeleine Takes Command by Ethel Brill study guide
I *wish* a file like this was available when I taught this book last year. Madeleine Takes Command by Ethel C. Brill is a wonderful book about a factual account of colonial French Canada in the 1690s, but it's rarely taught, so there are few resources. I created this from scratch. Madeleine Verchere is a prefect role model of courage, loyalty, ingenuity, and strength.
There is a reading schedule, which is editable. There are 14 pages for students, plus 11 pages with the answers to all the
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2nd - 6th
Charter of Rights and Freedoms Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was designed by myself for an evaluation. It is an introduction to Chapter 3 of the textbook ISSUES FOR CANADIANS which is used in Alberta, Canada. This chapter is all about individual rights and freedoms under the charter. If you haven't any clue where to start this chapter at, this lesson plan is ideal for you.
Sold separately is the assignment for the CREATE YOUR OWN CHARTER project- I just did this project with my grade nines and they really enjoyed it!
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9th
Self-Assessment: Social Justice in Action
This is a reflective self assessment that students can complete as they are nearing the end of Social Justice 12. Students reflect on compassion versus action. They assess their involvement with volunteerism/service learning. Students must rank and justify their active participation in the course. BC Core Competencies: Positive and Personal Cultural IdentitySocial Responsibility Personal Awareness & Responsibility
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11th - 12th
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Remembrance Day Canada English and French Immersion
A sheet I used to teach a reader's theatre workshop about Remembrance Day in English and French. I had students read lines from both languages and they all read the last lines together. Free for you!
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4th - 9th
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Carnaval de Quebec
Using the official "Carnaval de Quebec" website, along with this worksheet, your FSL students can explore Quebecois culture right in the classroom!
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4th - 6th
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Canadian Black History Month - 4 lessons
These Word documents are meant to go with my PowerPoint of the same title. Please check out my store for that free resource. I just didn't know how to put them together.
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6th - 12th
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Canadian Geography Matching Game
This matching game includes pictures of provinces/territories, the names and the capitals.
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Not Grade Specific
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Black History Month Project Rubric
This rubric was designed to assess an inquiry project. The project invites students to investigate a famous Black Canadian using critical thinking skills and social studies inquiry methods. Over the course of this project, students engage with a number of the required learning outcomes for Social Studies 6 in the British Columbia provincial curriculum. At the end of this project, students present their findings to their peers!
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5th - 7th
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Residential Schools - Reconciliation Feather Wreaths
This is a wonderful activity aimed at reconciling the victims of The Indian Residential School system in Canada. The Activity is best done after a unit on residential schools as an act of healing/reconciliation. This is an Art and Social studies cross-curricular activity. Includes assignment and Feather Template.
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NAC2O - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada (Ontario). Introductory Unit
NAC2O - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada (Ontario). Introductory UnitA first-day quiz to assess what students already know about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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10th
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