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Students collect, categorize, analyze and present data, and participate in interpersonal and group activities. They discuss the people, places and events that are part of his or her community history by studying and visiting local graveyards. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students prepare vocabulary cards that clearly present the definitions of terms related to social studies and Canadian history. The cards are posted for reference in the classroom. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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In this series of history lesson plans, students explore the local area in which they live and develop an awareness of how their local community has been influenced by history. They become aware of how the local community influences their lives today.
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- 8th - 10th
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Students examine the human side of history as revealed through personal interviews, newspaper articles, and fictional accounts. They record the history of various sites and people in the Seminole area and prepare manuscripts. Full Review »
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- 5th - 11th
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Students interview their own family, and gather documents and records regarding their immigrant ancestors. They research their country or countries of origin and write a brief history of the country, and develop reports on their family trees.
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- 5th - 8th
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Students create a portfolio in order to study the different aspects of local history. The information is added to a series of student activities that are collected as part of a portfolio that could be extended to include state or national history. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine black history. They design and design and produce a brochure to promote some aspect of Black history in Nova Scotia. Students explore a historical figure, community, event, or institution which has made an important contribution to Nova Scotia history. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that is about the oral history told about the Great Depression. They conduct research using a variety of resources and practice telling their own oral history and compare it to the ones found in the information search. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the history of Europe with the help of internet and other resources. They attempt to put the events in order while creating a timeline. The lesson includes the option of differentiation with the use of computer software. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students take part in a lesson that is about the history of Europe from the year 1500 AD to modern times. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information to create a class presentation or have classroom discussion. Full Review »

