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The Battle for North America (Québec and the Plains of Abraham) Movie Questions

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

This worksheet includes a series of source-based and reflective questions based on the 'History Hit' documentary 'The Battle for North America' hosted by Dan Snow. Links for both parts of the documentary are on the task sheet and free to watch on

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, British History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Technologies of World War 1 (BBC Uncut)

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will use the World War 1 BBC Uncut video series to complete this interactive activity which aims to analyze the impact of the technologies used by both the Axis and Entente over the course of World War 1. Students will generally require

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Canadian History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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World War 2 - Crimes Against Humanity Webquest

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will analyze a variety of online sources (videos and websites) in order to gather and extrapolate information pertaining to various crimes against humanity that were committed over the course of World War 2. The main focus is on the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Webquests

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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The FLQ Crisis: Canada in 1970

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will begin by watching the CTV documentary "Remembering Canada under threat during the October Crisis" (44:00 mins) in order to complete a worksheet with a table examining different politicians involved with the Crisis as well as some movie

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Webquests, Movie Guides

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Surviving Pompeii - Instructional Leaflet

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Let’s imagine that Pompeii was rebuilt after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Some people are aware of the dangers of living in Pompeii and others are not. Students will create a flyer or brochure that outlines the realities of living in the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Posters

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Battle of the Plains of Abraham - Comic Book Task

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

The aim of the task is for students to use the events that transpired during the the Battle of Québec and The Plains of Abraham and to tell part of the story in comic book form. They do not need to tell the ENTIRE story, but portion(s) of what

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, British History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Life in the Trenches - Diary Writing Task

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

In this interactive inquiry-based activity, students will begin by reading and watching several online sources to gather and critically assess information pertaining to life in the trenches of World War One. They will they use the information

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History, British History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Canadian Contributions to World War 1 - Research & Present

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

In this inquiry-based activity, students will research a key Canadian battle of Canadian contribution to the allied war effort during the First World War. This includes a student note taking sheet to compete during the presentations as well as a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Assessment

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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FLQ - Le Front de libération du Québec - Propaganda Task

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

"The leader of the Chénier Cell, Paul Rose, has instructed you to create a leaflet that will be distributed throughout Montréal and the rest of Québec which aims to improve the image of the FLQ amongst mainstream Québecers who may not agree with the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Posters

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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The Conscription Crisis: Canada at War

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will be required to watch one video source (linked on Youtube) and critically analyze information on the Canadian War Museum website to answer guided questions pertaining to the conscription crisis in Canada during the First World War.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Internet Activities

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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'1917' Film Reflection

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

A short film reflection for the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. Students will complete guided questions after watching the film and give the film an overall rating out of 5 stars.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, British History

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

$1.15

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Canada in the 1920s Multimedia Presentation Project

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

In this task, students will aim to write, produce and create a short multimedia presentation which analyses the impact of key events on Canadian society in the 1920s. This allows students to focus on key events in Canada in the 20s while combining

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Canada and the USA's Response to the Great Depression

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

This webquest requires students to gather information from a variety of online sources (videos and text) to answer. questions pertaining to FDR and Mackenzie King's attempts to respond to the difficulties of the Great Depression.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities, Webquests

$1.50

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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History Essay Planning Sheet

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

A simple and effective tool for helping your students plan out a history essay. Starting with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs and additional information that can/should be included to create a successful history essay.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Failures of the League of Nations: Source Analysis Activity

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will use a variety of online sources (all linked on the Google Doc.) to critically analyze the reasons for the League of Nations' failure to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War. There is a table to complete as well as several

Subjects:

Social Studies - History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Canadian Politics in the 1950's - Research, Compare & Contrast

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

This task will require students to use the internet (sources linked on worksheet) to research information pertaining to prominent Canadian politicians of the 1950s including: 1. Louis St. Laurent2. John Diefenbaker 3. Maurice Duplessis4. Joey

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities, Webquests

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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IB History Essay Writing - Structure & Tips!

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

This product gives students instructions and tips on how to write a structured, substantive IB History essay. Follow and master this approach to score 6s 7s!

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Saving Private Ryan Film Reflection

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Some guiding questions asking students to reflect on the film 'Saving Private Ryan'. Simple, quick and effective.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.15

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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The Fur Trade Webquest

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

An interactive webquest - Students will use a variety of sources to explore the fur trade in Canada.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Canadian History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Turkey & Syria Earthquake Photo Analysis

By Social Studies Explorations with Mr G

Students will start by watching a short video clip explaining the geologic reasons for seismic activity in this region, followed by questions asking them to analyze and reflect upon one photo from a CNN gallery of images from the scene of the

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

FREE

Online Resource
Google Docs™

WISH LIST

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