Students are introduced to the concept of architecture and how it has changed over time. In groups, they discuss how the places people have built reflects their values and needs. They use the internet to research the history of...

Students examine the culture of Acadian through the paintings of Robert Harris. Using the internet, they read examples of Acadian history through primary source documents. As a class, they continue to share stories orally by pretending...

Students identify Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba on map, and use Canadian Atlas to locate regions of natural resources in Central Plains, which have vital impact upon the economy. Students then complete scavenger hunt worksheet.

Students use the Canadian Atlas to discover the natural resources available in various areas of the country. Using the region known as the "Tar Sands", they identify the area's characteristics and develop hypothesis about the future...

Students use the Canadian Atlas to discover an inventory of Canada's wealth and usage of resources. Using charts and graphs, they produce a wall of selected data of importance to the country and identify one issue of sustainability. ...

Students analyze population data and a population pyramid projection for Canada. Using this information, they predict what the future trends in the population might be and its effect on Canadian society as a whole. They compare and...

Students analyze population data and trends in Canada over a given amount of time. As a class, they are introduced to the concept of dependency load and use a population pyramid to calculate the figure. Using the internet, they...

Young scholars examine the characteristics of the Oak Ridge Moraine in Canada. Using a map, the locate the moraine and present and defend a position on how the resources found there should be used. They must use proper geography...

Students examine the various sub-regions of the Arctic and Taiga zones in Canada. Using the online Canadian Atlas, they locate and describe the characteristics of each zone. They organize their information into a chart and share it with...

Seventh graders examine how economics can empower or disempowers people of a nation. In groups, they analyze how commodities for economic power have changed and the trends that might affect future empowerment. They describe Canada's...

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.

Seventh graders participate in a role play activity to study the development of the fur trade in North America and leaders like Champlain.

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.

Students examine parliamentary procedure by following rules of order, constructing and presenting well thought out arguments, and submitting reports of the proceedings.

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...

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.

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.

Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.