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Canadian history songs for parents
Terry Fox
This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
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Grades:
K - 3rd, Staff
Also included in: Canada Early Literacy Activities
Remembrance Day Activities for Canadian Classrooms
Remembrance Day is such an important day that does not get the attention it deserves. This unit will help you connect your students to Remembrance Day through songs, video, poems, and writing activities - using Canadian recording artists to discuss the importance of respecting the 2 minutes of silence on November 11, and the significance of the Highway of Heroes. It can easily be connected to your English, Social Studies, or Ethics classes.
This unit includes:
* Youtube link to Terry Kelly’s
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Huron Carol Orff Arrangement in Aeolian Mode
Considered Canada's first Christmas Carol, the melody of the Huron Carol is an excellent piece for introducing or reviewing aeolian mode on barred Orff instruments and for discussing early Canadian music and early Canadians. The melody can be easily sung or performed on a soprano/tenor recorder. The piece lends itself well to creative movement. Note that the title of the score says La Pentatonic. The music is not Pentatonic but can be adapted. The music is in the aeolian mode in the elementa
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Local & Provincial Government PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Local and Provincial Government, Canadian citizenship PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review ocal and Provincial Government, Canadian citizenship PAT Prep Booklet Units in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) including practice PAT questions.6.2.1 appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society (PADM) 6.2.2 value the role of participation
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Alberta Grade 6 PAT PREP Booklets (4 Workbooks) Bundle
Virtual Canadian Museum Of Nature Arctic Iceage Extinction and Fossils Exhibits
If you are teaching a unit about world history, events, natural disasters, iceage, social studies or berington land bridge or even fossils or extinction you can use this unit for an add on to your lesson. If you want to use it as stand alone consider having students pick an animal they would like to research and find the facts you can use to educate them on the species. It's a click and see exhibit that exposes the fossil, animal type, and how they crossed from Siberia into the High Arctic. I
Grades:
2nd - 6th, Staff
Iroquois Confederacy PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Iroquois Confederacy PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review Iroquois Confederacy Unit in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) including practice PAT questions.6.2.4 analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: • How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured? (PADM) • What was the role and status of women within the Iro
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Alberta Grade 6 PAT PREP Booklets (4 Workbooks) Bundle
Democracy & the Charter PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Democracy, forms of Government & the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review Democracy, forms of Government & the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms PAT Prep Booklet Units in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT)6.1.1 recognize how individuals and governments interact and bring about change within their local and national communities:recognize and respe
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Alberta Grade 6 PAT PREP Booklets (4 Workbooks) Bundle
Music Showdown - Canadian Hit Songs
NEW: This is the project I use with my grade 5 arts education students in Saskatchewan. Applies to SK ED's Critical Responsive outcome 5.2 (Respond critically and creatively to a variety of pop culture expressions). Simply make a copy of the entire slide presentation, save it to your files under a new name and enjoy the hyperlinked activity! I let me students work in their sketchbooks while listening to these 16 classic Canadian tunes. After each paired showdown, students vote on the winner.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Remembrance Day Song/Canada/ Take Time To Remember
Just in time for Remembrance Day, this patriotic partner song to O Canada will deeply touch the hearts of all present as your young choristers acknowledge appreciation for all Canadian veterans.This zip file contains a lead sheet, as well as a two-part arrangement, instructions for teaching and/or performance, and a word sheet for individual practice and/or projection. Also included are two mp3s (without words.) One is of the two parts together; the other is of the counter melody, Take Time T
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4th - 7th
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O CANADA Easy Tone Chimes & Bells Arrangement
***$3.00***THIS PRODUCT HAS RECENTLY BEEN UPDATED. It reflects the change in lyrics. Also, the musical arrangement has been updated.This product includes the following materials:• Lesson Plan, Objectives, Procedures• Musical arrangement used for this piece• Sheet with lyrics and rhythms• Individual printable sheets for each assigned chime or bell (G4-Eb6)Age Appropriate for:• Upper elementary• Middle School• High School• AdultThis product uses a “non-music reading” approach. While it could be us
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Igloo craft Inuit Eskimo family inside Manualidad esquimales iglú North Pole
Beautiful and easy craft to learn about Inuit, igloos and North Pole while having fun!It includes 2 black and white templates to create this igloo (with and without family members). ☆☆☆☆☆Vistosa manualidad para aprender sobre los Inuit, los iglús y el Polo Norte de manera divertida.Se incluyen dos plantillas en blanco y negro para realizar este iglú (con y sin miembros de la familia).
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Lots O’ Fish in Bonavist’ Harbour (Unison/2-Part Mixed Voices & Tambourine
This rollicking Newfoundland Folk song, also known as "Feller from Fortune," is a song about fishermen from all over the world gathering at Cape Bonavista to fish and have fun! Unison/2-Part Mixed Voices Great for upper elementary & middle school singers Easy Harmony Tambourine cues in score Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords added for guitar, ukulele, banjo, or other instruments. Piano Accompaniment track available on this site.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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O Canada
Canada's National AnthemProduct contains:- A brief history of the anthem- Etiquette for singing the anthem- Lyrics in English, French and Bilingual- Links to videos- O Canada word search- O Canada cloze activityThis file is part of the O Canada bundle.***PLEASE NOTE: This has been updated to reflect the new gender neutral lyrics.***
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: O Canada Bundle
Les Raftsmen (Unison/2-Part with Tambourine & Banjo)
This 19th century French Canadian Folk song describes the raftsmen, or loggers as they made their way through Bytown to Ottawa with their lunches on their backs. Even though life was hard, they still found time to sing and dance in the backwoods. Unison or optional EASY 2-part harmony For upper elementary or older singers French language Multiple time signatures/16th notes Accents Key changes Tambourine cues included in score Chords added for banjo, guitar, or ukulelePiano Accompaniment Track av
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3rd - 12th
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The Terry Fox Run - Colour
This social story teaches children about the famous Canadian, Terry Fox, and his legacy that continues across Canada today. It encourages children to participate during their school’s Terry Fox run to the best of their ability, in support of cancer research. A great digital resource for social emotional learning at school and at home!
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Total Bundle (English Colour Versions)
La Bastringue (Unison/2-Part with Hand Claps)
"La Bastringue" (French for "dance hall") is an old French tune from the 17th century. In French Canada the tune became a "party song" which tells of an older man who asks a younger girl to dance the fast-paced "La Bastringue." He found he was too old to keep up with her and gave up! Unison or very easy 2-Part Great first French language song For late elementary or middle school singers Great for teaching 16th notes Hand claps (cues in score) Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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3rd - 12th
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Lots O’ Fish in Bonavist’ Harbour (Piano Accompaniment Track)
Piano Accompaniment Track to sheet music.Piano only. Includes piano and vocal lines only - exactly as written on the sheet music NO VOICES.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Les Raftsmen (Piano Accompaniment Track)
Piano Accompaniment Track to sheet music.Piano only.Includes piano part and vocal lines exactly as written in music.No vocals.
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Not Grade Specific
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La Bastringue (Piano Accompaniment Track)
Piano Accompaniment for sheet musicPiano onlyIncludes piano part and vocal lines exactly as written in scoreNo voices.
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3rd - 12th
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Including Chinese Railroad Workers in Lightfoot's Canadian Railroad Trilogy
A cross curricular music and history lesson to help students understand the contributions of Chinese railroad workers to the building of the trans-Canada railroad. After watching Gordon Lightfoot's CBC performance of his song, Canadian Railroad Trilogy, groups of students will contribute two new verses to more accurately reflect the full story of the railroad as a nation building endeavour.
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7th - 10th
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CANADA DAY Reading Comprehension Activity
Immerse your students in the vibrant culture and rich history of Canada with this engaging Canada Day Reading Comprehension Activity. This resource is designed to enhance reading comprehension skills while fostering an appreciation for Canada's national holiday.Through this activity, students will delve into a captivating reading passage that explores the significance of Canada Day and how it is celebrated across the country. They will learn about the history behind this important day, the tradi
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Orange Shirt Day Reading Comprehension - Indigenous History & Día de la Raza
Unlock the power of storytelling and cultural education with our comprehensive Orange Shirt Day (La Journée du chandail orange) Reading Comprehension in English and French, Activities, Posters . This engaging resource is designed to help educators teach students about the significance of Orange Shirt Day while improving their reading comprehension skills. Perfect for Indigenous Peoples Day, Native American Heritage Day, and Native American Heritage Month Dream CatcherWhy Choose Our Orange Shirt
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Grades:
1st - 4th
10 Provinces, 3 Territories Video mp4 - Canada Song w Capitals by Kathy Troxel
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Learn the names and locations of the territories, provinces and capitals of Canada in geographical order.
10 Provinces, 3 Territories (2x)
and the capital is Ottawa in Ontario (2x)
Iqaluit, Nunavut - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories -
Whitehorse, Yukon - Victoria, British Columbia -
Edmonton, Alberta - Regina, Saskatchewan -
Winnipeg, Manitoba -
Toronto, Ontario - Quebec City, Quebec -
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador -
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island -
Fredericton,
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2nd - 8th, Adult Education
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Growing Bundle: Monthly Themed Lapbooks
Whether you need something to hand your students who finish early, an extra activity for your centers, daily 5 or any other use, these lapbooks will fit the bill!Each file comes with the following formats:-Full Colour Teacher Version with notes and instructions-Full Colour Student Version-Black and White Student VersionGet this now while it's priced low and receive upcoming months for free!December- Christmas Around the WorldJanuary- The Holocaust Remembrance DayFebruary- Black History MonthMarc
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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