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Middle school canadian history lessons under $5
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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4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Totem Poles Informational Articles and Activity: Indigenous People of Canada
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided). You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan♥ 3 t
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3rd - 6th
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CANADIAN GOVERNMENT Introduction (Grades 5-6) PRINT and EASEL
How Canada's Government Works. This resource's point of view is Canadian and is designed for Canadian students. This resource has been updated ion 10 September 2022 to reflect the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.The resource includes:- a reading text of 560 words that is written in a question and answer format describing the basic structure of the federal government of Canada. The reading level is better suited for grades 6 or even 7, but would well with a strong grade 5 class;- a comprehension
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: CANADA’S GOVERNMENT Introduction BUNDLE Grades 5-9 PRINT and EASEL
Canadian Levels of Government
Is planning for your accommodated or IEP students challenging when it comes to social studies? This Canadian Levels of Government: Simply Stated for Differentiated Instruction resource is intended to support struggling readers or ELL students as they learn about the three levels of government in Canada. It is written at a mid Grade 1 to Grade 2 reading level, with engaging students texts and activities adapted for use by students who may require modifications from the regular class requirements
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4th - 7th
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Inuit: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This eight page article covers the following topics about the Inuit people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Inuit peoples, traditionally and in modern-day ti
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Coast Salish: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This ten page article covers the following topics about the Coast Salish people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Coast Salish peoples, traditionally and in
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Indigenous (First Nations) Structures/Shelters Article and Activity
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This resource contains a detailed lesson plan which, through a jigsaw-style activity, teaches students about 4 different shelters traditionally used by Indigenous (First Nations) cultures in Canada:♥ Igloos♥ Wigwams♥ Longhouses♥ TipisYou will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan♥ 4 two-page informational articles (o
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3rd - 6th
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Canadian Government Chat Stations
Do you need a low-prep, engaging activity for your government unit? This Canadian Government: Chat Stations resource gets students up and moving as they rotate through up to 12 different “chat stations”, each with a different image. Questions are provided for students to discuss at each station; when students have rotated through the stations, the class gathers for a large group discussion about the different aspects of government and responsible citizenship that were presented on the posters.
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5th - 7th
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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
Haudenosaunee: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haudenosaunee people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haudenosaunee peoples, traditionally and i
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Copper Thunderbird - Canadian Indigenous Art Lesson - Truth and Reconciliation
This lesson discusses Indigenous Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau or Copper Thunderbird. I developed this lesson, with history on the artist, to connect to Orange Shirt day (Truth and Reconciliation) in my classroom. History can be edited to make it appropriate for younger grades. Lesson can be adapted in many ways with the conclusive activity. Some slides have additional links for further information. Enjoy!
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Art Lesson Bundle
Indigenous Inspired Art-Kevin Peeace
Inspired by Cree artist, Kevin Pee-ace, from Saskatchewan, Canada. Students will create their own work inspired by his style and story. Includes: powerpoint, extensive lesson plans for grade 1 and 6, and a step for step instruction on how to start drawing the picture. It can either be copied or have your own inspiration! Example of a grade three's project completed in the preview. **Lesson is checked and approved by an Indigenous professor and educator
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1st - 8th
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People of the Dawn: Mi'kmaq-inspired Art (Alan Syliboy)
Alan Syliboy is a renowned Mi'kmaq artist from Nova Scotia, Canada. He created a series of acclaimed panels called People of the Dawn for the 2010 Olympics which symbolized Mi'kmaq culture. Study his artwork and Mi'kmaq culture and create artwork in his style using this simple art lesson!In this project, students will cut and glue to assemble the elements of the artwork, as well as draw and colour a Canadian animal of their choice as part of the project.Included:Information about Alan SyliboyLes
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K - 6th
Historical Perspective Lesson - Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
Forget memorizing facts, and teach your students how to think like a historian! This is the fourth in a series of lessons on the Historical Thinking Concepts (HTC). This lesson focuses on HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE and helps students develop their critical thinking and analysis skills related to this historical thinking concept.The lesson includes the following materials:Detailed Lesson PlanGoogle slides with key vocabulary, learning goals, success criteria, discussion questions, activity explanatio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Klondike Gold Rush Webquest
Klondike Gold Rush WebquestStudents will research the Klondike Gold Rush by completing a great internet-based worksheet. The Klondike Gold Rush Webquest uses a very student friendly website that covers the basics of events and facts about the gold rush. The webquest also works great as historical background for Call of the Wild and several other books by Jack London.The following topics are covered in this webquest:
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7th - 12th
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Haida: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haida people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haida peoples, traditionally and in modern-day tim
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Famous Five Drama Circle | Valiant Five | Canadian Women's History
The Famous Five, also known as the Valiant Five. Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby and Nellie McClung were a group of women who challenged Canadian laws and had women declared persons in the famous Persons Case of 1929.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 momen
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Canada Geography Webquest
This webquest allows students to learn about the geography of Canada through a fun and engaging website.Click here to view.The webquest contains 28 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics related to Canada:Important and Fun FactsGeographyPeople and CultureNatureGovernment and EconomyHistoryAn answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code and a regular website link are included. The webquest takes most students at least 15 to 35 minutes to complete
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Canada, United States, and Mexico Webquest Bundle
Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A CULMINATING EVENT | The Great Fur Fair
The Great Fur Fair Culminating Event is an engaging activity, ideal at the end of a unit for helping students synthesize their background knowledge about the interactions between Indigenous Peoples, settlers, traders, and other people in New France. This unit has been created to help meet the REVISED 2018 Ontario Ministry of Education Social Studies Curriculum for Grade 5.Students become time-traveling reporters, sent to investigate the fur fair in Montreal in 1682. They are provided with "histo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Strand A PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Blackfoot: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This eight page article covers the following topics about the Blackfoot people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Blackfoot peoples, traditionally and in moder
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Colonization: Voyageurs and the Fur Trade Webquest
Colonization: Voyageurs and the Fur Trade Webquest uses a website that allow students to get a better understanding of the Voyageurs and the fur trade. The focus of this webquest is the fur trade around the Great Lakes that to development of Canada and the United States. The webquest has three parts that focus on the following parts of the fur trade:1. Daily life of Voyageurs2. Trade items and canoe technology3. The fur trade and global trade connections (Triangle Trade) The following three part
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fur Trade Lesson Plan Collection
Residential School Mini Unit with Lessons & Activities for Elementary and Middle
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) residential school mini unit is a meaningful printable package that blends Canadian residential school history lessons with engaging activities. This mini unit is intended for elementary intermediate students, and middle school students (Grades 3-8).This resource is digital ready and can be easily assigned for distance learning through Google ClassroomTM.What You Get:1 Informational Page1 Booklet Title Page5 ActivitiesThis resource can b
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3rd - 8th
Canada PowerPoint - Overview of the Country's Geography, History, and Economy
Canada PowerPoint. Information on Canada's geography, environmental issues, trade, Canadian Shield, Government, Provinces, Territories, and History. Includes slides on: Canada Day (celebrated on July 1), Acid rain in the Great Lakes region, trade, natural resources, federation under a constitutional monarchy, provinces, history -John Cabot, Samuel de Champlain, the French and Indian War, Canada's Independence, Quebec Politics. Lots of information to use to supplement your unit on the study of t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
Grade 6 Social Studies - Power and Authority
This Social Studies unit meets the outcomes of the Saskatchewan Grade 6 curriculum for Power and Authority. There is a unit for each of these outcomes:PA6.1: Examine the relationship between an individual's power and authority and authority of othersPA6.2: Analyze the distribution of power and privilege in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic OceanPA6.3: Explore examples and explain how people, such as ethnic minority groups, the disabled, youth and the elderly, may be affe
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6 Social Studies Bundle of All Units
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