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Canadian History Activities

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Conscientious Objectors of WWII Activity

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.

Canadian Explorers Map Activity

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.

British North American Poster Activity

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.

French vs British  Rivalry Essay Activity

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.

The Role of  Canadian Fur Trade Persuasive Speech Activity

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.

Professor Noggin Trivia Card Activity

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.

History of Provinces Activity

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,...

Lifestyle Comparison Dialogue Activity

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...

Historical Figures Ethics Debate Activity

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.

Canadian History Timeline - 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

Canadian History Timeline - Part 1

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

Great Depression  Letter Activity

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.

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