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First Nation People and European Explorers
Sixth graders investigate the characteristics of explorers. They research the factors that contributed to the first European explorers that came to North America. Students also concentrate on the interactions that explorers had with...
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Treaties
Students explore Canadian maps. In this map skills and Canadian history lesson, students locate reserves that originated from treaties made while establishing the Saskatchewan First Nation reserve communities. Students research these...
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Treaties- Grade 7
Seventh graders examine treaties pertaining to the Canadian natives. In this Canadian history lesson, 7th graders research and discuss the negotiations that took place between the First Nations cultures and the Canadian government over...
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Governance
Fifth graders discuss Potlatch and how the First Nation's government was handled where births, deaths, and marriages were recorded. In this government lesson plan, 5th graders watch a video, write in journals, and paint portraits.
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Contributions in Society
First graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. In this Canadian heritage lesson, 1st graders identify the contributions made by the First Nations to the country of Canada. Students collaborate to create a...
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Contributions
Students explore the history of Canada by analyzing the First Nations' citizens. In this Native Canadian contributions lesson, students research the geography of Canada and create a book about the First Nations' involvement in the...
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First Nations Contributions
Eleventh graders recognize the contributions made my Indigenous people around the world. In this research skills lesson, 11th graders research native peoples of several countries and create presentations that feature the contributions of...
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Growth of a Nation: Trading Cards
Students research and write about events and people that have contributed to the development of Canada. They develop their paragraphing skills and create a package of 10 Canadian History Trading Cards.
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Jacksonian America and the Indian Removal Act of 1830
Students utilize primary sources to explore the national climate concerning Native American Indians during the Andrew Jackson administration. They are presented with opinions for and against the Indian Removial Act of 1830 as they...
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The Internment of Ukrainians in Canada
Learners examine the condition of Ukrainian internment in Canada during World War I. In this World War I lesson plan, students research selected Internet sources to compare and contrast the internment of Ukrainians in Canada during World...
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Canada Day
In this Canada Day instructional activity, students discuss and review the creation of the Independent Dominion of Canada under the British North America Act. Students then locate and circle eighteen key terms associated with Canada Day...
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Using Google Squared to Compare and Contrast Canada and the US
Sixth graders compare and contrast Canada and the United States. In this geography skills lesson, 6th graders use Google Squared to research information so that they may compare the geography of Canada and the United States.
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National Anthems of Selected Countries
In these national anthems worksheets, students read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
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Aboriginal Quilting Activity
Students explore Aboriginal culture by participating in an art activity. In this First Nation history lesson, students utilize the Internet to research images and designs from Native American culture. Students create images on quilting...
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Critically Examining, Analyzing and Evaluating Picture Books on Aboriginal Canada
Students combat pervasive stereotypes. In this Critical Analysis lesson, students examine and evaluate the stereotypes of Aboriginal groups, as depicted in a picture book. Students will use primary and secondary sources to compose...
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The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada
Students explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.
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Western Red Cedar
Learners explore the First Nations uses of the Western Cedar tree. In this nature lesson students compare and identify four conifer species. The learners go on a nature walk.
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Legends as Oral History
Sixth graders read First Nations legends to find information about the First Nations. In this legends as oral history lesson, 6th graders interview and write oral histories from family members.
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Christopher Columbus: Historical Perspective
Sixth graders study Columbus Day in relation to who discovered Canada. They complete a KWL about Canada and discuss Columbus Day as an American holiday. After viewing a video, they read articles of Christopher Columbus and work in groups...
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Enduring Cultures
Students research the art, dance or a game from the Pacific Northwest Coast Aborigines. In this Canadian Cultures lesson, students view a PowerPoint about the Inuits. Students choose a game , type of artwork or dance to...
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Diversity - Grade 9
Ninth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 9th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations and share their findings with their classmates.
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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. For this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...
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Diversity - Grade 7
Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...
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Diversity - Grade 8
Eighth graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 8th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...