Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Anishinabe Ojibwe Chippewa: Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Though written for grades 3-5, this lesson plan can be easily changed to help students of all ages learn about the Chippewa people. Additional resources provide historical, cultural, and geographical facts concerning this Native American...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal

For Students 9th - 10th
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty of Greenville 1795

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the Treaty of Greenville which was negotiatied following the Battle of Fallen Timbers, and which ceded most Native American land in Ohio,Indiana and Illinois to the US government.
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Other

Ottawa, Canada: So Much to Discover

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about living in and visiting Ottawa. A quick fact list and frequently asked questions makes learning about Ottawa easy. Great site to experience the capital city of Canada.
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Other

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Website of the Wikwemikong Tribe on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. Provides information on their heritage, celebrations, language, and way of life.
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Other

Canadian Heritage: Visiting the Capital

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Resource designed to give complete preparation for a field trip to Ottawa and Parliament.
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Other

Bytown Museum: The Timber Days

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bytown Museum looks at the culture, history, and the economic impact that the timber trade had on the growth and development of the City of Ottawa.
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Other

Bytown Museum: Timeline Know Your Ottawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline outlining the history of the City of Ottawa between 1610 and 1900 is provided here.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Pontiac

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ottawa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Ottawa tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, and religion.
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Other

Bytown Museum: Canada's Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, the Bytown Museum looks at the founding history and the growth of Canada's Capital.
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Other

A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
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Curated OER

Group of Raftsmen Cooking and Eating on j.r. Booth's Raft, Circa 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

The Corner of Rideau and Sussex Streets, Circa 1860

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Photograph of the Rideau Falls With Thomas Mc Kay's Grist and Woolen Mills

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Watercolour of the Union Suspension Bridge Over the Ottawa River, 1844

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Photograph of the 1916 Fire at the Parliament Building

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Watercolour of the Chaudi

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Watercolour of the Wooden Bridge Over the Ottawa River at the Chaudi

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Watercolour of the Entrance Locks of the Rideau Canal by w.h. Bartlett, 1842

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Ottawa Directory for 1874 75 With Ad for Parliament Hair Dressing Saloon

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.
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Curated OER

Photograph of Lamira Dow Billings as an Old Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site that will provide you will a deep understanding of Ottawa. From the days of its founding to the late 1800's era, all can be found here. This site includes interesting pictures.