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8th grade Presidents' Day canadian history lessons
Grade 7 & 8 History Bundle (includes Strand A & B) Google Classroom Ready
Grade 7 History: Strand A Overview:This unit is aligned with the expectations of the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum (Strand A: New France and British North America ~ 1713-1800). This unit was designed for teachers who shifted from in-class learning environments to a Virtual Classroom. All lessons are Google Classroom Ready.The 7 lessons in this unit were designed to be interactive. There are five elements to many of the lessons in this unit - Looking Back, Historical Significance, Cause a
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7th - 8th, Staff
Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Grade 7 History New France and British North America 1713–1800 Strand A
Use this Grade 7 History Strand A: New France and Early British North America Unit to teach your students about this time period in Canadian history. Teachers, get ready to embark on an exciting journey through Canadian history with this comprehensive resource! This engaging unit provides 23 in-depth lessons that will captivate your students as they explore and understand the eras of New France and early British North America.Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 2023 Grade 7 S
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6th - 8th
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Grade 8 History Creating Canada 1850-1890 Strand A
Use this comprehensive Grade 8 History Strand A Unit to teach students about the creation of Canada from 1850 to 1890. This resource is designed to help students understand how Canada's Confederation occurred as well as what occurred during the settlement of Western Canada. These 28 in-depth lessons will engage and captivate your students, allowing them to explore and understand this critical period of Canadian history. Language Arts, History, and Art are integrated into this unit, making it a w
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6th - 8th
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Communities in Canada // BIG UNIT BUNDLE // Canadian History // Social Studies
Communities in Canada // BIG UNIT BUNDLE // Canadian History // Social Studies
Over 300 pages and slides!!! Incredibly in-depth, flexible, and EASY to teach.
Just hit print and go!!!
This Bundle Features In-Depth Material Covering these Communities from Canada's Past:
*The First Nations
*French
*British
*Acadians
*Norse
*Settlers of Newfoundland
*British Loyalists
*First Nation Loyalists
*Black Loyalists
*Metis
*Fur Traders
*Mennonites
*Ukrainians
*Hutterites
*Doukhobors
*Chinese
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5th - 8th
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Design a Hoodie Activity No Prep Social Studies Project - U.S. Presidents
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates history, art, social studies, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love it and designing a historical hoodie will quickly become one of *your* favorite Presidents' Day or end of year activities too. Students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to create a hoodie for a chosen historical figure or topic ... all while you cross things off your never ending to do list!How It Works:Learn about the
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6th - 12th
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Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
This Indigenous (First Nations, Native American) all year social studies mega bundle is full of a meaningful printables, lessons, activities, information and games to teach Indigenous history and Indigenous cultural values.Moreover, this unit takes out the guesswork and research to create authentic Indigenous culture and history lessons.Save 30% with this mega bundle (priced for the Canadian dollar), and you will receive all you need to teach socials studies units on Indigenous first peoples to
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3rd - 8th
Grade 8 History Bundle (Strand A and Strand B)
In this bundle, I have added the Grade 8 Strand A: Creating Canada: 1850-1890 and Strand B: Canada's Changing Society: 1890-1914. These lessons were made as a resource for my students "learning from home". Each lesson is was created with Ontario Social Studies- History curriculum in mind.Strand A Unit OverviewThis unit is aligned with the expectations of the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum (Strand A: Creating Canada, 1850-1890). This unit was designed during COVID-19, when teachers shifted fr
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8th, Staff
Founding Fathers of America Magic Portrait PowerPoint
This download on the Founding Fathers contains an amazing PowerPoint on 7 of America's most famous Founding Fathers filled with Harry Potter-style "magical portraits" that move, blink, smile, and look around your classroom!
Turn what could traditionally be a boring PowerPoint into a dynamic activity that will engage your visual learners and have your students gasping when they see Thomas Jefferson smile and wink at them! I promise they will be howling with delight!
This 10 slide PowerPoint in
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3rd - 11th
Discrimination in Canada Series Bundle
This is a series of lessons that focus on the past discriminatory practices in Canada's history. Each product contains a series of videos that you can access for free. Along with the videos there are activities designed to activate/build student background knowledge as well as, encourage rich discussions in the classroom about hard topics. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate learning through activities designed to allow student to demonstrate their learning. The groups of people fea
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5th - 8th
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Canadian Regions: Information Bundle
** UPDATED! 08/19I've cleaned this up, added MORE information and a coloring/fact sheet for each of the 6 regions. Make sure to re-download it to get the latest version.*Bestseller!Are you teaching Canadian Regions to your students and find the textbook reading level way too high? Looking for a way to reach all learners? Want easy to read, straight forward facts related to each region? If you answered yes, then this product is for you.I created this product as I was frustrated with how wordy and
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Canadian Regions Mega 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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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
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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Canadian History Review Unit - Digital & Print!
This unit is meant to serve as an introduction unit to any twentieth century Canadian history course – perfect for the first week of class before jumping into World War One! Some students may have studied Canadian history before but perhaps need a refresher, while others may be completely new to Canadian history. In either case, it is important to allow students to access their prior knowledge, or develop a basic understanding of Canadian history, government and geography before beginning the de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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George Washington Webquest
Students will learn about the life of George Washington by completing an internet-based worksheet. The George Washington Webquest uses a great website created by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. The website allows students to explore the key events of George Washington life in a very student friendly website. Students read and scroll through the website. The webquest includes 50 questions and has an answer sheet for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
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
Social Studies 2018: Canada's Interactions with the Global Community
NEW 2018 - ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT on Globalization! Canada's Interactions with the Global CommunityGlobalisation and Canada: The Global EconomyThis Unit was designed for Grade 6 Social Studies Ontario Curriculum (PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS: CANADA’S INTERACTIONS WITH THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY). However, this can work with other grades with similar curricula (e.g. in different provinces as it talks about Canada in general - not just Ontario).This unit is in English (it is also available in French!)
Grades:
5th - 9th
Discrimination in Canada: Indigenous Peoples
This is a series of lessons that focus on the discrimination of Indigenous Peoples in Canada that would fit into any Social Studies or History program for Grades 5-8. It is a collection of videos that help engage students and increase their understanding of the topics of the Numbered Treaties, the Indian Act and Residential Schools. The videos are all appropriate for student viewing and available for free. A link is included to the video. This will take you 5-6 lessons to complete in class and t
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Discrimination in Canada Series Bundle
Land Acknowledgements for Intermediate Grades
Ideal for your truth and reconciliation journey with Indigenous peoples in Canada, featuring five student activities and a comprehensive checklist for crafting a land acknowledgement. Through these Indigenous Education activities, students will establish connections with the land they inhabit, identify the Indigenous territories they reside in, and independently compose their own land acknowledgements, fostering understanding and respect for Indigenous lands and peoples.Page 1: Land Acknowledgem
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Analyzing "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln President's Day Activity
Great for President's Day! Practice analyzing text to locate literary devices and persuasive technique using the famous "Gettysburg Address" speech by President Abraham Lincoln.
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*A page of pre-reading/essential questions to set a purpose for reading and build background knowledge and vocabulary.
*Copy of the speech text for ease of implementation. No digging for a resource!
*Quick Check page with comprehension questions and paraphrasing prompt.
*Literary Devices page requiri
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8th - 11th
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Presidents' Day George Washington PowerPoint
Join George Washington as he guides you through some important moments in his life, in this engaging PowerPoint show! Some of the topics covered are:BirthMarriageResidencyPresidencyFrench and Indian WarRevolutionary WarDeathBonus coloring page of the colonial flag with 13 starsPlease be sure to check out the preview, which includes every slide included in the product. This PowerPoint is not intended to cover any topic in depth, or to touch on every part of Washington's life. It serves as a mini
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1st - 8th
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
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