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Mc Gill University: History Trek: A Canadian History Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
You MUST visit this site!! It's kid friendly, with every aspect of Canada visited! Links to main topics include aboriginal people, government, places, wars, science & tech. There's an alphabetical search as well as a timeline. Highly...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a complete destination guide to Canada, a country profile, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: History of Golf in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource uses text and photos to examine the history of golf in Canada.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis and Study of Canadian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent paper to share with students to teach them to think critically about everything they read. It discusses how history has traditionally been written from a Euro-Canadian viewpoint, neglecting the aboriginal one and...
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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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The First Nations University of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Saskatchewan based university founded initially in 1976 as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College through a partnership with the University of Regina. The First Nations University of Canada is a symbol of the important...
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Bluenose Schooner

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a series, this resource profiles the Bluenose schooner. She sailed in Maritime competitive races and now has a replica in Halifax harbour. Learn about the Bluenose's history and her competitive spirit. Includes a brief video...
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: History by the Minute: Andrew Mynarski

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a series, this resource profiles Andrew Mynarski, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in WWII. Learn more about the life of this brave pilot who died for his country. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Royal Household

The British Monarchy: Queen and Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Queen Elizabeth II's official website, explains the constitutional role the monarchy has in Canada. The Queen of Canada is a constitutional monarchy in all her realms. There is a drop-down box offering access to the...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Canadian War Brides

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, students can read the stories of the war brides who came to Canada after the Second World War.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Canadian Forces Abroad Photo Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirteen photographs demonstrate ways in which Canada has focused on peacekeeping since the World Wars and Korean War.
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Cbc.ca: Comfort and Fear Cold War Canada

For Students 6th - 8th
Following the end of WW11, relations between the Soviet Union and the USA turned hostile and negative. Canada quickly became involved in the Cold War. An overview of this period of spying, propaganda, communist paranoia, and even...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: The Battles of the Somme and Beaumont Hamel

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of the Somme was one of the costliest battles of WW1. The effects in Canada were stagering but the impact on the colony of Newfoundland was worse.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The First Europeans

For Students 9th - 10th
The first Europeans to arrive in North America -- at least the first for whom there is solid evidence -- were Norse, traveling west from Greenland, where Erik the Red had founded a settlement around the year 985. In 1001 his son Leif is...
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Parliament of Canada: The Rule of Law and the Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Late Canadian Senator Eugene A. Forsey left a public legacy to all Canadians including this website hosted by the Parliament of Canada. In this article, he introduces important legal principles that underpin the Canadian court system,...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Saskatchewan River Highway Through History

For Students 9th - 10th
The importance of the Saskatchewan River as an early trade and travel route, and passage to open western Canada is profiled. Archival photographs, documents, and stories are included in the exhibit.
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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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Canada Science and Technology Museum: Images of Canada; A Canadian History

For Students 9th - 10th
This immense gallery of photos of Canada is divided into topics and accompanying text. Includes agriculture, aviation, people, natural resources, structures, and scenic views! An invaluable site for educators, students, and anyone who...
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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....
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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum: Locomotives

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a glimpse into the history of Canada's railways and explore how the locomotive influenced transportation in the country. See some of the important advancements in locomotive technology in Canada from 1900 to 1960.
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Parks Canada: Glacier National Park of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Glacier National Park of Canada is located in the Interior of British Columbia. This site has a wealth of information about the park, its history, management, geography, etc.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Botwood Heritage Centre: Botwood: History of an Airport

For Students 9th - 10th
This small town in Newfoundland has played a major role in Canada's aviation history. View historic footage of early planes and read of their feats.

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