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Canadian history lessons under $5
Terry Fox Biography and Comprehension
This lesson packet includes a short story explaining the life and accomplishments of Terry Fox as well as several comprehension worksheets.
Here is what you will get in this packet:
‣ Reading passage in color (2 pages)
‣ Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)
‣ True or false worksheet
‣ Sequencing worksheet
‣ Meet Terry Fox fill in the blank worksheet
‣ Learning about Terry Fox
‣ Sentence scramble worksheet
‣ 'Who, What, When, Why, Where and How Quiz'.
‣ Writing prompts about Terry Fox
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2nd - 4th
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Indigenous People in Canada | Turtle Island Drama Circle
This set of drama circle cards is about the impact of colonization for First Nations or Indigenous People in Canada faced during colonization. As part of the truth and reconciliation process, this resource talks about the series of events since the arrival of Europeans including reserves, treaties, missionaries, and Residential Schools. This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of te
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Totem Poles Informational Articles and Activity: Indigenous People of Canada
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided). You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan♥ 3 t
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3rd - 6th
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Alberta's Geographic Regions Digital and Printable Grade 4 Social Studies Unit
This Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies unit will take your students on a trip across the province. Students will visit the 5 physical regions of Alberta. They will learn about the natural resources, climate, landforms and more of each geographical region. Students will visit the following regions of Alberta: GrasslandsCanadian ShieldParklandFoothillsRocky MountainsBoreal ForestCheck out the PREVIEW to see the digital and printable versions up close. What is Included?Digital Version:42 Google Slides
Grades:
4th - 5th
Canadian Levels of Government
Is planning for your accommodated or IEP students challenging when it comes to social studies? This Canadian Levels of Government: Simply Stated for Differentiated Instruction resource is intended to support struggling readers or ELL students as they learn about the three levels of government in Canada. It is written at a mid Grade 1 to Grade 2 reading level, with engaging students texts and activities adapted for use by students who may require modifications from the regular class requirements
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4th - 7th
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Terry Fox - My Hero
Every September, I honour Terry Fox in my classroom during the weeks leading up to the School Run Day. My students are always fascinated by him and want to know as much as they can about his life, so I created this resource to help me present Terry Fox to my class in the best way possible.In this pack you will find Terry's story, beginning with his birth, his school years, his diagnosis and the Marathon of Hope. I present this first part to my students as a slideshow and it is an opportunity for
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1st - 3rd
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Inuit: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This eight page article covers the following topics about the Inuit people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Inuit peoples, traditionally and in modern-day ti
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Coast Salish: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This ten page article covers the following topics about the Coast Salish people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Coast Salish peoples, traditionally and in
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Indigenous People in Canada | Seven Teachings Drama Circle
This drama circle teaches students about the seven grandfather teachings of the Indigenous People in Canada: humility, courage, love, honesty, truth, wisdom and respect as taught by the wolf, bear, eagle, sabe, turtle, beaver and bison.This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, bu
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Totem Poles Lesson and Art Activity
Totem poles are the most iconic and recognizable symbol of many Native American and Canadian First Nations groups in the Pacific Northwest of the US and British Columbia, Canada. This lesson and activity help introduce primary students to totem poles and allows students to make their own totem poles! A fun introduction to cultures of the Indigenous people of the Northwest Coast, this lesson is also a great addition to a unit on Aboriginal/Indigenous education, place-based learning, community, ar
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Inuit Culture and Northwest Coast First Nations - Bundle
Remembrance Day
This is a packet of Canadian Remembrance Day activities for primary students. The packet includes an original Remembrance Day poem with handout and pocket chart words, and a booklet. (Three versions: one colour version to read, one black and white for students to read and colour, and one black and white version for students to read, colour, and fill in blanks). Also included is a 9-slide PowerPoint that goes along with the booklet. It is great for introducing the booklet, for shared reading,
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K - 2nd
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Indigenous Inspired Art-Kevin Peeace
Inspired by Cree artist, Kevin Pee-ace, from Saskatchewan, Canada. Students will create their own work inspired by his style and story. Includes: powerpoint, extensive lesson plans for grade 1 and 6, and a step for step instruction on how to start drawing the picture. It can either be copied or have your own inspiration! Example of a grade three's project completed in the preview. **Lesson is checked and approved by an Indigenous professor and educator
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1st - 8th
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Indigenous (First Nations) Structures/Shelters Article and Activity
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! This resource contains a detailed lesson plan which, through a jigsaw-style activity, teaches students about 4 different shelters traditionally used by Indigenous (First Nations) cultures in Canada:♥ Igloos♥ Wigwams♥ Longhouses♥ TipisYou will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan♥ 4 two-page informational articles (o
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3rd - 6th
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Canadian Pioneers | Settlers | Social Studies Project
This is a differentiated flipbook project for use during a study of Canadian pioneers (settlers). Each student will create a fun and creative social studies project flip book which looks at pioneers during the history of early Canada. These flipbooks are great as independent research, a partner project, small group work, or as a summative project at the end of a unit. NOTE: These flipbooks (all 3 levels) are available in two versions. The first version uses the terminology Canadian Pioneers an
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Canadian Government Chat Stations
Do you need a low-prep, engaging activity for your government unit? This Canadian Government: Chat Stations resource gets students up and moving as they rotate through up to 12 different “chat stations”, each with a different image. Questions are provided for students to discuss at each station; when students have rotated through the stations, the class gathers for a large group discussion about the different aspects of government and responsible citizenship that were presented on the posters.
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5th - 7th
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Residential School System in Canada Presentation - Orange Shirt Day Lesson
Residential School System in Canada Presentation - Orange Shirt Day Lesson is a powerful way to introduce students to a dark time in Canadian history. The 15-slide PowerPoint presentation. The residential school system was a government-sponsored program that forcibly removed First Nations children from their families and communities in an attempt to assimilate them into the dominant culture through education and removing the influence of their culture. This introductory presentation will provide
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Historical Perspective Lesson - Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
Forget memorizing facts, and teach your students how to think like a historian! This is the fourth in a series of lessons on the Historical Thinking Concepts (HTC). This lesson focuses on HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE and helps students develop their critical thinking and analysis skills related to this historical thinking concept.The lesson includes the following materials:Detailed Lesson PlanGoogle slides with key vocabulary, learning goals, success criteria, discussion questions, activity explanatio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Fur Trade Canada | Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company
In this lesson students will learn about five trading companies that existed during Canada's fur trade. The emphasis is on two major companies: the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. Student will go into detail with these two companies, learning when they were established, who established them, where trading posts were first located, and more. All articles are written at a grade-appropriate level. There are two different response tasks that provide opportunities to assess studen
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Indigenous (First Nations) Tools and Technologies Lesson
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This pdf file is a quick lesson which teaches students about 6 different tools used by a variety of Indigenous (First Nations) cultures in Canada:♥ Ulu (Inuit)♥ Awl (Coast Salish and Inuit)♥ Maul (Haida, Coast and Interior Salish)♥ Weir (First Nations on the west coast of North America, and others including the Wendat and Haud
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Haudenosaunee: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haudenosaunee people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haudenosaunee peoples, traditionally and i
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Klondike Gold Rush Webquest
Klondike Gold Rush WebquestStudents will research the Klondike Gold Rush by completing a great internet-based worksheet. The Klondike Gold Rush Webquest uses a very student friendly website that covers the basics of events and facts about the gold rush. The webquest also works great as historical background for Call of the Wild and several other books by Jack London.The following topics are covered in this webquest:
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Haida: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This nine page article covers the following topics about the Haida people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Haida peoples, traditionally and in modern-day tim
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
When We Were Alone Lessons - Indigenous Resource - Reconciliation
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Primary Elementary School StudentsThis unit is part of a Julie Flett BUNDLE: Supporting First Nations and Metis Literature in the Primary Classroom - Discovery of SelfWith this unit, students will explore this incredibly rich story with comprehension reading strategies such as visualization, connection, questioning, transitioning and summarizing.Easy to use reading response pages in blank, interlined and lined versions, have been created
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Julie Flett Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning for Primary Students
Remembrance Day - John McCrae
A study of John McCrae, perfect for your Remembrance Day lessons! This packet includes a short story about the life of John McCrae and his poem, "In Flanders Fields", as well as several comprehension worksheets. Included in this packet:‣ Reading passage in color (2 pages)‣ Reading passage in black and white (2 pages)‣ True or false worksheet‣ Meet John McCrae fill in the blank worksheet‣ John McCrae's Story‣ Cut and Paste Poppy‣ Poppy Pieces for Cut and Paste Poppy‣ In Flanders Fields poem‣ Reme
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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