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Unity: Making a Heritage Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Young scholars examine Canandian culture and heritage to further their appreciation. They explore the issue of Canadian unity and participate in a quilt making activity that incorporates symbolism.
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Buffalo Gone: Appreciating Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop numercy skills by studying the number of bison before and after the arrival of European settlers in Canada. They examine the affect of the reduction in the number of bison on Native families.
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The Order of Good Cheer: Living it Up At "Club Champlain"

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a role play activity to study the development of the fur trade in North America and leaders like Champlain.
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Top 10s in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine major individuals and events that took place in Canadian history to create a Top 10 List. They write an essay explaining why top 10 lists are popular and useful.
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The Powers of Mom: Understanding the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Power

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the powers of each branch of the government. They analyze the causes and effects of relationships within the government. They participate in activities to help them comprehend the material.
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the Young Offenders Act: Modeling Parliamentary Proceedings

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine parliamentary procedure by following rules of order, constructing and presenting well thought out arguments, and submitting reports of the proceedings.
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Turning Points: Crises in French-English Relations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils investigate major crises and turning points in Qu??bec-Canada relations, explain viewpoints and arguments used by key political figures, analyze primary documents, define viewpoints in press conference setting, and write short...
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Small Group Acting: Enlivening Canadian History

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the elements of Canadian identity and history. They analyze and organize the information. They investigate the concept of Small Group Acting, storyboarding, and writing a good script.
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A Primary Industry and its Environmental Impact in a Region

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils research and write about the importance of a primary industry in an assigned region of Canada. They study the environmental impact of developing a primary resource.
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The Inuit Society-- The Importance of Tradition

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.
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The History Education Network | Then/hi Er

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This program focuses on the networking of those across Canada to develop a strong research-based history for better teaching to students from kindergarten through college.
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Teaching Kids News: Canada's New National Bird?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In the upcoming months the Royal Canadian Geographical Society is hoping to name the gray jay the new national bird of Canada.
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Upper Canada Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...
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Images Canada: Picturing Canadian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains images of Canadian events, people, places and things. Search for images as well for more pictures on Canadian culture at this site.