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Free canadian history lessons
Indigenous Artist Painting Project | Elementary Art Lesson
This simple painting lesson uses Leah Dorian's book The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Métis Traditional Story and can easily connect to your Social Studies teachings about the Métis people of Canada. Students create a painting based on the style and theme of the book. This inspiring product includes:a complete lesson plan with step-by-step instructions with modifications to differentiate for your students (or your available supplies).photographs of student examples.instructions to minimize prep
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3rd - 6th
Local Communities People and Environments
This "Local Communities: People & Environments" booklet is a sample of a Social Studies Unit 1 - Interactions & Interdependence of Nations unit.
1. Please download the FREE booklet and enjoy using it with your students!
2. Please RATE it if you like it!!!
3. Then, click the links below to access other social studies units for your class.
Social Studies Unit 1 - Interactions & Interdependence of Nations
Social Studies Unit 3 - Power and Authority
Social Studies Unit 2 - Dyna
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1st - 3rd
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Freebie - Orange Shirt Day Template Activities
FREE Orange Shirt Day Printable Templates and Activities Use these ready-made printable templates and activities in your classroom to support and extend your classroom lessons about Orange Shirt Day and its' meaning. This freebie includes: 2 informational pages about Orange Shirt Day, Residential Schools, and the "Every Child Matters" statement1 style of "Every Child Matters" "Orange Shirt Day" t-shirt template 4 styles of "Every Child Matters, I Matter" t-shirt template 1 style of "Every Child
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Indigenous Education Lesson Kamloops Residential School | Reconciliation
This teaches students about the remains of 215 Indigenous children discovered at Kamloops residential school in British Columbia. All children matter and what happened is unacceptable. We must teach our students how to support the Indigenous population and how this is not an issue of the past. The effects are still felt and the last school was closed in 1996 when I was 3 years old. It is not history. We must teach about this important topic by honouring Indigenous voices and supporting the Truth
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5th - 12th
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Indigenous Hero: Meet Tom Longboat
Have you heard of Tom Longboat? No, me neither until recently. In 1899 he was forced to attend the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ontario. He ran away from there not once but twice. In 1907 at age 19 he was one of the most famous people in the world. His incredible life is one that needs to be shared and remembered by all Canadians. As an Indigenous male coming of age in the early 1900’s, he survived residential school and anti-Indigenous racism to become one of the worl
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1st - 3rd
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Canadian Shield: Canadian Regions
Canadian Shield This free Canadian Shield resource is one of 7 Canadian Region resources. It includes a Canadian Shield slideshow and non-fiction mini-reader. This Canadian Shield resource compliments the Voices of Canada chapters on Canadian Regions. The 7 Canadian Regions used for the resources below include: Cordillera Region, Interior Plains Region, Canadian Shield, Arctic Region, St. Lawrence Lowlands/Great Lakes, Hudson Bay Lowland, and Appalachian/Atlantic Region.If you enjoy this resou
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Canadian Regions: Geography, Landforms, Resources, People
When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson Activity for Global Read Aloud #GRA18
Focus on the theme of the story and help students define their own identities as you read week five’s Global Read Aloud 2018 #GRA18 book pick, When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett. Students share projects that help them express their identities to deepen their connection with their GRA buddy class(es).
Download this free lesson plan for more details!
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K - 3rd
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7 Sacred Teachings Posters & Lesson
This FREEBIE includes a detailed introduction lesson on the 7 sacred teachings of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Please keep in mind that the Sacred Teachings vary depending on the tribe's origins and how the stories have been passed down. Each individual interprets the teachings in their own way, as needed, during each phase of their life's journey. The lesson has an Inquiry activity, engaging opening to the lesson, and a reflection activity at the end. There are also 8 (2 for humility depen
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6th - 8th
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Canadian Mapping Chat Stations FREEBIE
This FREE Canadian Mapping: Chat Stations resource provides teachers with an engaging lesson plan meant to help students understand a variety of different types of maps. Groups will rotate through up to 6 different “chat stations”, each with a different map. 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 types of maps, the information each provides, and how each
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5th - 7th
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Canadian Indigenous Art Unit
This is a series of art projects that can be done with a variety of grade levels. Each project is inspired by Indigenous peoples of Canada. Note that there are no images of the art that inspired these projects, for copyright reasons (but they are easily googled!)This unit includes:1) 6 indigenous art projects 2) A brief historical overview 3) A step-by-Step Instruction + Materials needed 4) Reference Page
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4th - 7th
Discrimination in Canada: Changemakers - Viola Desmond
This is a part of a series of products that cover the discrimination within Canada's history. This product includes a video link to the story of Viola Desmond which tells the story of this brave Canadian and how she enacted change to help make this country the country it is today. This lesson will take you 45 minutes to complete with your students, which makes it perfect for any classroom. If you want your students to learn more about this historic changemaker then this is the product for you.
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Discrimination in Canada Series Bundle
FREE - Terry Fox Poster
Canada History - Terry Fox Poster. Honor and admire one of the "greatest Canadians" with an 8.5" x 11" printable poster. The annual Terry Fox run involves millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$750 million has been raised in his name. + + + + + + + + + + And for those of us who like one-stop shopping...ARTArt Bundle: Watercolors, Silhouettes, Color Sheets (668 pages)Art Tinting: "Poo
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K - 12th
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Grade 6 Social Studies: Canada and the Global Community
Need resources to teach the new Ontario Social Studies curriculum. Here is a sample of questions that I have created. They can be used with the new Nelson's grade 6 softcover Social Studies text on Canada and the Global Community BUT the questions are generic enough and inquiry based so that the questions can be easily researched and answered with a Google search. Use the questions for
1) class discussions
2) long inquiry assignments
3) or be answered independently. (They are great for a spl
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6th
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FREE Canada's Indigenous Treaties & the Mi'kmaq Lobster Dispute: Digital Lesson
Canada has a long history of breaking promises with Indigenous people. In autumn 2020, the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia saw their livelihoods as lobster fishermen under attack in violation of Treaty 1752. This lesson plan will allow students to understand the historical and modern day importance of Canada’s Indigenous treaties. They will read the treaties, and watch a series of videos about the events surrounding the Mi’kmaq lobster dispute. Students will use what they’ve learned to think critically a
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8th - 11th
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The First Nations of Canada // The Plateau People
The First Nations of Canada // The Plateau People
Easy to teach, incredibly in-depth! Just hit print and go!
FREE LESSON! ENJOY!!!
This is the second of six lessons on The First Nations in Canada. In "The Plateau People" your students will learn about the First Nation Tribes who settled and lived on the Plateau region in between modern day British Columbia and Alberta. Tribal groups, languages, houses, social structures, religion, and more are covered in this lesson!
A worksheet, "While
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5th - 7th
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Orange Shirt Day - Colour
This social story is inspired by Phyllis (Jack) Webstad’s story of her experience as a young girl at residential school. This is a serious social story meant to help young children understand what happened to Indigenous children in residential schools in Canada. It explains the meaning behind Orange Shirt Day and helps children to know what to expect at school on Orange Shirt Day. 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)
Truth and Reconciliation
This presentation should be used when teaching about residential schools, or on Canada's National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept 30th). Students will learn about Indigenous artists (visual arts and musicians), will learn about why Truth and Reconciliation is important, and will have meaningful discussions about why it is important. Check the Speakers notes for discussion points and other information. On the last slide there are resources for teachers and students. This lesson should be about
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4th - 12th
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Communities in Canada // THE FRENCH - NEW FRANCE // History // Social Studies
Communities in Canada // THE FRENCH - NEW FRANCE // History // Social Studies
This 3-page lesson is on the historical French in Canada. This lesson highlights the early establishment of New France and the community that formed. There are two reflection questions that push students to synthesize knowledge learned and apply that information to community in today's world. A 14 slide powerpoint also compliments your teaching, along with a full lesson plan.
Be sure to check out the other FREE
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5th - 9th
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History Comic Strip Assignment
Want students to engage in History activities? Try a comic strip! Students love to create funny yet accurate depictions of what they understand fro historical primary and secondary sources. Pair this with technology to make online comic strips or use good o'l fashion paper! Not Grade 7 or 8? No problem! This activity can be adapted for any grade.---Included: -Grade 7 Assignment Sheet-Grade 8 Assignment Sheet-Storyboard template for rough copy-Rubric
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6th - 9th
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Charter of Rights and Freedoms HyperDoc - Grade 5 BC Social Studies
A no-prep, distance learning friendly, HyperDoc that covers the following learning outcomes:Name the different parts of the Charter of Rights and FreedomsUnderstand how rights and freedoms affect our daily livesExplore the importance of having the Charter and protecting itThis Google Slide can be used as an independent study or part of a lesson plan. It is filled with links, embedded videos, hands-on activities, and more. Easy to assign to students through Google Classroom as well.It follows t
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4th - 8th
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Indigenous Canada Lesson
Indigenous Canada is an important topic for young students! Correct terminology, creation stories and their origin are all provided in Child Friendly terms. Use the edit tab to put your own bitmoji in too!Included in the slides is an art project using egg cartons to make an animal. Truth and Reconciliation.
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3rd - 6th
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Life in Diverse Communities
This Grade 3 Social Studies teaching resource offers an in-depth coverage of all the indicators for the outcome IN3.1 – Analyze life in a diversity of communities and IN3.2: Analyze the cultures and traditions in communities studied
Although it has been written to meet the outcome and indicators for the Saskatchewan Social Studies curriculum, it will meet the needs of educators teaching students about life in different communities of the world.
Lessons are presented in the order of the indicat
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3rd
Also included in: Grade 3 Social Studies Bundle of Resources
Global Connection Activities for Global Read Aloud #GRA18
This pack is a whole set of lessons with connection activity ideas for the Global Read Aloud 2018 #GRA18 picture book study for Julie Flett and Monique Gray Smith picture book study #GRAJFMGS. It includes lessons for each of the five books:
My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith and Julie Flett
Wild Berries by Julie Flett
You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel
A Day with Yayah by Nicola I. Campbell and Julie Flett
When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson and Julie
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K - 3rd
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You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith Activity for Global Read Aloud #GRA18
Focus on the lesson of the story and fostering kindness as you read week three’s Global Read Aloud 2018 #GRA18 book pick, You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel. Students share what they have learned about spreading kindness and/or engage in kindness activities to deepen their connection with their GRA buddy class(es).
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K - 3rd
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