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Grade 8 Unit 4
Eighth graders analyze aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation, in terms of its physical landscapes and political divisions, and the territorial expansion of the United States during the terms of the first four presidents.
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Lights On ! Lights Off! Exploring Human Settlement Patterns
Third graders write informational paragraphs based on the settlement patterns of the United States. In this settlement lesson plan, 3rd graders read about population and how it affects where people settle next.
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Community Through Northwest Coast Art & Traditions
Young scholars view video and watch an artist create a potlatch (gift necklace). For this community and resources lesson, students understand the culture of Northwest Coast Art & Traditions . Young scholars...
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Birch Bark Biting
Fifth graders create birch bark biting art pieces. In this aboriginal art lesson, 5th graders produce art using birch bark. Students present their art pieces and explain their designs.
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Niagara Falls, PodCards Worksheet
In this language arts worksheet, students listen to a podcast about Niagara Falls. Students identify the noun that each of 7 adjectives refer to. They answer 7 comprehension questions. Students complete a cloze activity. The transcript...
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Treaties
Sixth graders research treaties. In this treaties lesson, 6th graders go online to build knowledge about treaties. Students read information and take quizzes. Students write a comparative essay about how the Aboriginal and...
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Present Perfect: "For" or "Since"?
In this online/interactive "for" versus "since" usage worksheet, students read an explanation of the time expressions and choose the correct one to fill in the blanks in sentences. Students choose 10 answers.
Historica-Dominion Institute
Underground Railroad - Secondary
This is a one-day activity to explore the Underground Railroad and its impact on Canadian immigration. Class members explore the government's immigration policies in the past and present. It requires viewing a short video clip and...
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The Early Cold War: 1947-1970
With a combination of images, maps, and valuable information, this presentation is a strong resource for a history class that is coming out of a WWII unit and into a Cold War unit. Some points are outlined for students, while others are...
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Governance - Grade 8
Eighth graders participate in talking circles. In this self-governance lesson, 8th graders examine human rights from the perspective of Native Americans. Students discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as "Interview:...
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Hot Dog Day
In this Hot Dog Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures
Students, through a variety of activities, discover the geography and culture of Mexico. They make maps, read folktales, write a journal, create pinatas and other artistic pieces, and review the history of Mexico.
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Colorado: Reading Comprehension
In this Colorado reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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New Mexico
In this New Mexico worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of New Mexico. Students answer ten true and false questions.
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures
Students research and study the country of Mexico and complete a project about it. In this Mexico lesson plan, students research Mexico's geography, traditions, art, songs, stories, and legends that are native to Mexico.
Other
The First Nations University of Canada
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...
Other
Afn: Assembly of First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations is the national representative organization of the First Nations in Canada. A variety of resources are available, including printed information and video clips on current issues facing First Nations.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: First Nations Contributions
First Nations Contributions edukit looks at the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nations people, past and present. Select historical figures, such as Alex Decoteau, Pakan, and Star Blanket, are found in the biographies...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Here is an introduction to the Aboriginal Peoples who live in Canada, also called "First Peoples." Learn about their history before and after colonization, treaties and legislation, the diverse cultures and their demographics.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Japanese Shipwrecks in British Columbia Myths & Facts
The Royal British Columbia Museum looks at the historical possibility of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the First Nations Peoples in Canada's Northwest. The site also looks at the validity of stories of shipwrecks in the...
Other
Bryan Strome : First Nations Seeker
An alphabetical listing and detailed map showing the location of the lands of the aboriginal tribes and linguistic groups found in North America.
Other
Statistics Canada: 2006 Census: Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
According to Canada's 2006 census, the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba had the highest urban, aboriginal population in Canada. Statistics for other urban and regional areas are included on this government site.
University of Calgary
Canada's First Nations: Native Creation Myths
Here's an introduction to the creation myths of Canada's First Nations, which contains a brief look at the themes and content of these stories, as well as the problems that arise when they are translated. Includes links to the creation...
Other
Council of Yukon First Nations
This is the umbrella organization for all First Nations groups in the Yukon. They are all listed here, as well as their languages, along with descriptive information. The history pages give brief descriptions of different phases of their...