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Cartoons for the Classroom: Tuscon Shootings

For Students 9th - 12th
Approach the 2nd Amendment and gun laws through this political cartoon analysis handout, which outlines the tragedy of the 2011 shootings in Tuscon, Arizona in the context of gun control. Background information gives scholars access to 2...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Inspiration from the Classics

For Students 11th - 12th
Even cartoonists can take inspiration from the masters. Learners will learn about Fuseli's The Nightmare and compare it to the cartoon it inspired. They'll analyze the cartoon in relation to the original piece as well as the political...
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Primary Source Worksheet: Excerpt from the Diary of Union Soldier Samuel Cormany

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Young historians read and analyze a soldier's direct account of his participation in the battle of Gettysburg, as well as consider the overall strategy and tactics taken by the Union and Confederate troops.
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Conservation, Preservation, and the National Parks

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Going green? Scholars investigate the creation of the US National Park program. Through diary entries as well as expert testimony, they synthesize information and analyze the need for conservation and preservation. Finally, they display...
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Teenage pregnancy trends in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze demographic data relating to teen pregnancy trends. They develop skills to locate and interpret data. They discuss the factors that influence teenage pregancy such as social, economic, and educational issues.
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Canadian Provinces Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 13 Canadian provinces. Students identify the names of the provinces in 3 minutes.
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Comparison of hometown life with that of life in a Canadian city

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research cultural characteristics of a Canadian city with that of their home town. They complete a map handout, providing the relative location on a large map and the absolute location on a provincial map. Students work together...
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Globalization 101

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the challenges created by cultural globalization.  In this history lesson, students read several hand-outs centered on the topic, then participate in a class discussion and fill in a worksheet.
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Campaign! The Election Simulation Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students simulate the election process with one group acting as politicians and others acting as the constituency with concerns specific to their assigned area of the country. They give speeches, take polls, and elect a leader based on...
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Canadian Immigration

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover where Canadian immigrants have come from and their contribution to the country. In this cultural lesson, students use a map to indicate the native homes of immigrants, and create a paper chain to represent the...
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Where Canada Began

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the term "Birthplace of Confederation" in context to the beginnings of Canada. In groups, they create a list of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and identify examples of those who made contributions to...
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Historical Research on Explorers of Canada

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders navigate an online Atlas of Canada to research an explorer. They examine the areas that were explored.
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Canada Word Unscramble

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canada word unscramble learning exercise, students determine 20 words associated with Canada. They write them on the blank lines that are to the left of the words.
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Canada's other ice show

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students increase consciousness of the history of Canadian success in figure skating and appreciate the pioneers of figure skating in Canada; to examine their accomplishments in their historical context.
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A Timeline of Aboriginal Treaties in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using guiding questions, students analyze various treaties signed in Canada over the years between aborigines people and the Canadian government. Students later present their findings to the whole class in a creative fashion.
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"Getting to Know You": Discovering the Role of MPs in Canada and the Netherlands

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students learn the role of Canada's MPs compared to that of the Netherlands using a partnered school program.
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Canadian Flag

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this world flags worksheet, students identify the flag by coloring in the appropriate sections for the flag of Canada. Students enhance their fine motor skills with the activity.
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Would You Live Common Law?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore common law. In this sociology lesson plan, students discover what constitutes common law unions in Canada and then discuss how common law relationships compare to marriages.
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All About Trees

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the artwork of Robert Harris and discuss how trees are an important part of their lives. In groups, they discover how people's use of the environment has changed over time and describe the climate and vegetation...
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Childfree by Choice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the social stigma of childless couples. In this sociology lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of having children and the decision of some couples to remain childless.
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Always the Bridesmaid: People Who Don't Expect to Marry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the institution of marriage. In this social mores lesson, students discuss the impact of marriage, the single lifestyle, and divorce.
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Perceptions of Canadians: A Sense of Belonging, Confidence and Trust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social capital. In this sociology lesson, students define social capital and discuss how it is developed in a culture.
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Time Alone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore sociological issues. For this sociology lesson, students discover that more and more Canadians are living alone. Students discuss the social and personal implications of this trend.
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Presenting... the Prime Ministers of Canada

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students access the First Among Equals website and research Canadian Prime Ministers.

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