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Free canadian history lectures
Truth and Reconciliation
This presentation should be used when teaching about residential schools, or on Canada's National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Sept 30th). Students will learn about Indigenous artists (visual arts and musicians), will learn about why Truth and Reconciliation is important, and will have meaningful discussions about why it is important. Check the Speakers notes for discussion points and other information. On the last slide there are resources for teachers and students. This lesson should be about
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Canadian Black History Month - 4 lessons
Canadian Black History Month PowerPoint. Provides a brief overview of the history and celebration of black Canadians. Check out my store for free lesson worksheets to go with it. I wasn't sure how to include them here. I recommend you go through the presentation over at least 4 lessons.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Explorers Tall Ships Powerpoint
A powerpoint presentation that leads students through the characteristics of the most important tool explorers had: Tall Ships
See TALL SHIP WORKSHEET for students to complete after viewing (also free)
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Treaties in Canada
This is a basic powerpoint about treaties in Canada. Good introduction to the topic with a formative assessment in the end
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Free Resource - Residential School System in Canada
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
PPT Underground Railroad to Canada and Slavery Abolitionism
Unit 2, Lesson 20 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.(This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 32-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)This is a very short PPT (freebie) to show you how my PPTs usually are. I put it for free because it is short and not very detailed, but you can just check out the style. This ppt talks about the Underground Railroad to Canada. Note: There is a "notes" section und
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Abeka 6 Chapter 3.1 Vast Land to the North Powerpoint Slides
Beautifully designed Powerpoint slides of Chapter 3.1 Vast Land to the North Abeka 6 New World History and Geography with Comprehension Check A questions and answers. Included are pictures and maps.
Grades:
6th
Truth and Reconciliation Intro Lesson
This lessons is a great introduction to a unit of Truth and Reconciliation with the indigenous peoples of Canada.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
NBE3U - Identity and Important Terminology
This lesson can open discussion on identity and its relevance to terminology. This slideshow contains specific information about terminology related to Indigenous peoples in Canada, but can be used interchangeably with some Indigenous groups found in the USA.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Early Settlers: How Did Early Settlers Print? - Reading Comprehension
For anyone teaching a unit on early settlers, this is a useful 3-page reading comprehension exercise that explains the printing process. It compares and contrasts it with contemporary printing while also introducing key terms such as "typesetting" and the "printing press." Included here:Reading passageComprehension questionsAnswer Key
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Tall Ship Worksheet
Tall ships were the most important tools explorers had when they discovered the americas.
These worksheets can be used with EXPLORER TALL SHIP POWERPOINT (also free).
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Canada Before 1914 (CHC2D/2P)
For many grade 10 Canadian history students, the last time they were in a history class was in the 8th grade. Before we dive into the Causes of the First World War right away, let's take a step back and give a quick recap of Canada's story so far starting with Confederation in 1867 and working our way up to the 20th century. This PowerPoint is a refresher for the vast majority of students that haven't been in a Canadian history class was two years. Oh and it's FREE! Take a look!
Grades:
10th
PPT Canada before European Contact
Unit 1, Lesson 1 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, that follows the Ontario curriculum expectations. (This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 21-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)Brief lesson discussing First Nations and Canada pre-contact. There is a link to an article, a map, and a few class discussion questions. Note: There is a "notes" section underneath each slide that contains extra details that the teacher can read to the class
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Imperialism in Canada
Student-friendly text created to provide students with an understanding of aboriginal peoples' way of life in Canada before the arrival of Europeans, first contact, and early structure of Canadian settlement.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Canadian History: Effects of Immigration
Powerpoint presentation examining the effects of immigration on Canada during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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8th
WWI - conditions in the Trenches
Visual note on conditions in the trenches during WWI.
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10th
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PPT Historical Thinking Concepts
Unit 1, Lesson 2 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, that follows the Ontario curriculum expectations. (This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 21-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)This ppt lesson summarizes four ways to learn about, examine, and study history. Along with the ppt (my creation) are pdf documents that are NOT my creation, but they are free to use and are directly sourced. I use them as supplementary material to the lesson,
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
PPT Abolition of Slavery in Canada / Act of Limiting Slavery
Unit 2, Lesson 2 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.(This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 32-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)This brief, free ppt lesson takes a look at the abolition of slavery in Canada, Chloe Cooley, and important actsNote: There is a "notes" section underneath each slide that contains extra details that the teacher can read to the class as they're teaching the lesson.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
PPT Brief Overview of Colonial Policies in Canada 1763-1791
Unit 2, Lesson 12 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.(This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 32-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)This is just a brief PPT (freebie) to show you how my PPTs usually are. I put it for free because it is short and not very detailed, but you can just check out the style. This sums up colonial policies in Canada between 1763 and 1791, leading us to responsible gov
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
PPT The story and murder of D'Arcy McGee
Unit 3, Lesson 10 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.This PPT lesson takes a brief look at one of the Fathers of Confederation, D'Arcy McGee, and his murder in Ottawa in 1868. Note: The "notes" section underneath each slide contains extra details that the teacher can read to the class as they teach the lesson. Make sure to take advantage of them.
Grades:
9th - 12th
NUCLEAR ISSUES - The Negative Impact of Point Lepreau Cooling Water Intake
The impact on local plankton, invertebrates and fish larvae is not restricted to the impact of discharged wastewater into the Bay of Fundy, the real impact is to marine life killed by heating in the intake system.A survey of fish landings in the area, showed seriously decreased landings that suggested something was impacting the commercial fishery in the area. To determine the impacts of kills in heated intake water, an analysis of water use was carried out using data from various NB Power publi
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Not Grade Specific
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The Children of Industrialization
The Industrial revolution was built upon the backs of children. This short lesson serves as a short look into the topic of child labour.
In my class I have taught it as an intro to a creative activity. In other classes I have used it as a way of opening a discussion on the topic of child labour.
Grades:
8th
PPT Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society in Early Canada
Unit 2, Lesson 19 of a full series of lessons for the Canadian History course, CHI4U, aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations.(This can be bought as a standalone; however, the full 32-lesson unit is available if you're interested.)This is just a brief PPT (freebie) to show you how my PPTs usually are. I put it for free because it is short and not very detailed, but you can just check out the style. This ppt talks about the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Society in Canada. Note: There is a "notes" sect
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
World War One Powerpoint
This powerpoint is great for grade 10 Canadian history (CHC2D). It covers what led up to war, the Declaration of war, all the way to the armistice. It is one file, so you can break it up into the different periods as you like. Enjoy!
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10th
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