Building Canada

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Western Expansion lesson, students conduct research to find out how the Transcontinental Railroad fueled territorial expansion in the United...

For this World War II worksheet, students respond to 49 fill in the blank questions about the causes, events, and culmination of the war. The PowerPoint presentation is not included.

In this World War II learning exercise, high schoolers respond to 19 fill in the blank questions based on a PowerPoint presentation about Canada's role in the war. The PowerPoint presentation is not included.

Students explore the early settlement patterns of Canada. They manipulate various map tools using MapView software to describe, analyze, and interpret relationships between population location, railroad lines, and elevation.

Students research the building of the Canadian Railroad and discuss the impact it has on Canada today.

Students examine some of the factors involved in tourist destination areas in Canada. Using the data, they determine the best location for a new Bed and Breakfast in Newfoundland.

Students use computer software to design an outline map of Canada and thematic world maps. They include symbols, and appropriate layers to the maps before printing them.

Students investigate the distribution of Canada's French speaking population. Using the ArcCanada CD-ROM, they analyze patterns, and identify the five different types of classification methods.

Students research history and current status of Victoria Day in Canada, discuss why holiday is not celebrated in Canadian province of Quebec, and create colorful triarama showing Maypole in front of British Columbian Parliament building.

Using the images of Robert Harris, this series of lesson plans invites high schoolers to expand their understanding of Canadian heritage by examining architectural images of Charlottetown. These lessons include activities in writing,...