This history timeline, ‘Agnes Macphail’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous member of parliament and human rights activist Agnes Macphail. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Bell’s Invention of the Telephone’, features important dates and factual background information about the life of Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Emily Murphy’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous author and women’s rights activist Emily Murphy. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Expo ’67’, features important dates and factual background information about the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal, which is known as the most successful World’s Fair of the 20th century. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further …More
This history timeline, ‘John Cabot’s Explorations’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous explorer John Cabot and his voyage to Canada in 1497. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This history timeline, ‘Louis Riel’, features important dates and factual background information about the famous Metis leader Louis Riel and his role in the Red River Rebellion and Northwest Rebellion. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of …More
This history timeline, ‘The Halifax Explosion’, features a timeline of events that led up to one of the worst disasters in Canadian history. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This geography article, ‘Arctic’, features factual information about the arctic. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
The paired texts, ‘Alone in the Sky’ and ‘Twice’ describe the pioneering flights of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart as they flew between North America and Europe. They provide opportunities for students to practise vocabulary and comprehension skills. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This history article, ‘Avro Arrow’, features important factual background information about Canada’s most famous aeronautical achievement. It describes the development and eventual cancellation of the avro arrow project and what it meant for Canada. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or …More
This geography article, ‘Beaver’, features factual information about this iconic Canadian animal. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard, ‘Banff National Park’, features important factual background information about Canada’s oldest national park. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada and can be used …More
This history article, ‘Basketball’, features important factual background information about the invention of basketball. It explains how Canadian schoolteacher James Naismith came up with the idea for the game as a way to occupy his unruly students. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for …More
This illustration, “Beaver” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and can …More
This photo activity card, ‘Beaver’, provides integrated thematic vocabulary and oral language development activities on the topic of beavers. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of this iconic Canadian animal and its habitat and can be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of animals in Canada.
This black and white outline illustration, “Beaver B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
This history article, ‘Blacksmith’, features important factual background information about some of the objects that were used by a blacksmith in Canada in the 19th century. It describes items such as a forge, anvil, and hammer, and explains the role of the blacksmith in the community. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural …More
This profile, ‘Buffy Sainte-Marie’, features important factual background information about this famous Canadian singer and activist. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Calgary Stampede’, features factual information about the Calgary Stampede. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard, ‘Canadian National Vimy Memorial, France’, features important factual background information about the famous monument honouring Canadian WWI soldiers. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of …More
This history article, ‘Canadian Pacific Railway’, features important factual background information about Canada’s transcontinental railway. It describes the construction of the railroad and how it played a role in the development of Canada. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study …More
This postcard, ‘Chateau Frontenac’, features important factual background information about the famous hotel in Quebec City. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada and can be …More
This profile, ‘Clara Hughes’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian Olympian. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This postcard, ‘CN Tower’, features important factual background information about the famous landmark in Toronto, Ontario. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada and can be …More
This profile, ‘Col. Chris Hadfield’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian astronaut. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This postcard, ‘Confederation Bridge’, features important factual background information about the famous bridge connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of …More
This geography article, ‘Dogsled’, features factual information about dogsleds. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Endangered: Woodland Caribou’, features factual information about this endangered animal. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This profile, ‘Emily Carr’, features important factual background information about this famous Canadian artist. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Flag’, features factual information about the Canadian flag and its history. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Great Lakes’, features factual information about the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This profile, ‘Great Big Sea’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian musical group. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This profile, ‘Guy Lafleur’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian hockey player. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Hockey’, features factual information about Canada’s most popular sport. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Inukshuk’, features factual information about this Inuit stone landmark. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This photo activity card, ‘Ice Hockey’, provides integrated thematic vocabulary and oral language development activities on the topic of hockey. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of this iconic Canadian sport and can be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canada.
This geography article, ‘July 1, Canada Day’, features factual information about Canada’s birthday. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This profile, ‘John McCrae’, features important factual background information about this famous Canadian soldier and poet, and his famous WWI poem “In Flanders Fields.” It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Kielburger’, features factual information about the Canadian Kielburger brothers who founded the organizations Free the Children and Me to We. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Loon’, features factual information about the bird that is featured on the Canadian one dollar coin. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard, ‘L’Anse aux Meadows’, features important factual background information about the famous Viking settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada …More
This profile, ‘Laura Secord’, features important factual background information about the Canadian woman who performed a brave act in the War of 1812. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canadian history and the War of 1812.
This geography article, ‘Maple Syrup’, features factual information about the sweet syrup that has become a symbol of Canada. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make a Coat of Arms’, asks students to design their own coat of arms using the Canadian coat of arms as a model. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian history.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make an Ice Hockey Rink’, asks students to make and design a model ice hockey rink. This is a great resource for broadening students’ cultural knowledge about Canada and could be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canadian traditions.
This hands-on activity, ‘Make an Ugly Stick’, asks students to make a traditional Newfoundland musical instrument. This is a great resource for broadening students’ cultural knowledge about Newfoundland and it gives students an opportunity to express their creativity through art and music.
This geography article, ‘Niagara Falls’, features factual information about this iconic Canadian landmark. It is aimed at broadening students’ geographical and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This profile, ‘Neil Young’, features important factual background information about the famous Canadian musician. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This profile, ‘Nellie McClung’, features important factual background information about this Canadian author and political activist. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This postcard, ‘Niagara Falls’, features important factual background information about the famous waterfalls. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada and can be used as a …More
This photo activity card, ‘Northern Lights’, provides integrated thematic vocabulary and oral language development activities on the topic of aurora borealis. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of this natural wonder which occurs in northern Canada and can be used as a prompt for further discussion or study of Canada.
This geography article, ‘Ontario’, features factual information about the Canadian province with the largest population. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘Poutine’, features factual information about this French-Canadian dish. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This postcard, ‘Parliament Hill’, features important factual background information about the Canadian Parliament buildings. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the cultural and historical landmarks of Canada and can be used as …More
This geography article, ‘Quebec’, features factual information about Canada’s French-speaking province. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This geography article, ‘RCMP’, features factual information about Canada’s national police force. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This profile, ‘Roberta Bondar’, features important factual background information about the first Canadian woman to go to space. It is aimed at broadening students’ historical and cultural awareness in an engaging manner, and could be used a prompt for further discussion or study about Canada.
This geography article, ‘Salmon’, features factual information about salmon. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This illustration, “Salmon ” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in black and white. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to download, and …More
This black and white outline illustration, “Salmon B&W” is available in PNG format at 300 DPI resolution with a transparent background for classroom use. This illustration is also available in colour. Lesson Zone has over 4, 000 pieces of clip art, searchable by learning area and theme. The clip art is fast and easy to …More
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