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Byron Dueck

Byron Dueck

Canadian Art

These works are representative pieces of the country's most famous artists. Canadian art often focuses on wilderness and geography themes. See https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/ for details on many authors, etc. Famous Artists to...

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

This document outlines IMF's expectations for enrolling a child in kindergarten, and ways parents can prepare their child for enrollment.

Work Studies

In Manitoba, students need 30 credits (17 compulsory + 13 electives) to graduate. The province has frameworks for Student Initiated Projects and Credits for Employment. We decided to combine them into what we call "Work Studies"...

Great Depression Letter Activity

Students imagine what it may have been like during the great depression and write a letter to the prime minister expressing a need and desperation on a specific issue. A grading rubric is included.

Canadian History Timeline - Part 1

This activity is the first assignment in a two-part timeline activity. In this assignment, students gather information to be used in the second part of this activity. Link to Part 2

Canadian History Timeline - Part 2

This activity is the second assignment in a two-part timeline activity. In this assignment, students assemble the information they gathered in Part 1 and create a poster board timeline. Link to Part 1

Historical Figures Ethics Debate Activity

In this activity students wrestle with the ethics of prominent figures in history. They are guided developing arguments for both perspectives. The assignment culminates with a debate exercise.

Lifestyle Comparison Dialogue Activity

Students will collaboratively engage in the "Lifestyle Change Activity," where they create a dialogue comparing life in Canada today with that of a century ago. Working with a partner, they craft a casual conversation between a...

History of Provinces Activity

Students will collaborate to create a province history poster using resources like course binders, encyclopedias, and art materials. The assignment involves exploring aspects such as Indigenous people, European exploration,...

Professor Noggin Trivia Card Activity

Students are tasked with creating a "Professor Noggin" trivia card by selecting a historical topic from the list provided, generating three easy and three hard questions, providing answers, and illustrating the front.

The Role of Canadian Fur Trade Persuasive Speech Activity

In this activity students prepare and present a persuasive speech on the role of fur trading in Canada's history. Includes a grading rubric.

French vs British Rivalry Essay Activity

This activity outlines an essay project on the French and British rivalry in Canada. A sample outline and grading rubric are included.

British North American Poster Activity

In this activity students will create a poster/drawing portraying an aspect of life in Canada between 1750 and late 1800s. A grading rubric is included.

Canadian Explorers Map Activity

Students will hone their map-making skills by plotting the routes of several explorers of Canada. This document includes a blank printable map of Canada, instructions, and a grading rubric.

Conscientious Objectors of WWII Activity

Should Christians participate in warfare? Through scripture, a film, and class discussion students wrestle with this question and write a response to the lesson.

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