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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Max and Ellie Books Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The Ellie and Max books by Becky Citra take place in pioneer times and follow the experiences of a brother and sister in Upper Canada. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on writing...
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Curated OER

York Region District School Board: Pioneer Life in Upper Canada: Saw Mill

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Do you know what a "buck" is? Learn about the saw mill in pioneer times and this important tool.
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Curated OER

York Region District School Board: Pioneer Life in Upper Canada: Water

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pioneers usually settled near rivers or lakes as the waterways were their highways. Find out about their methods of travel.
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Curated OER

York Region District School Board: Pioneer Life in Upper Canada: Water

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Pioneers usually settled near rivers or lakes as the waterways were their highways. Find out about their methods of travel.
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Other

At Home in the Heartland: At Home on the Fringes of the Prairie (1800 1850)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interactive site offers information and pictures pertaining to early pioneer life. See advertisements in the paper, furniture, glassware, and food preparation tools. Read stories of individuals who lived during that time and make...
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PBS

Pbs: Death of the Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site offers a taste of rural life in the Midwest. You can tour a virtual farmhouse,read poetry of the time, and see examples of prairie architecture.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Succession

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ecosystems are "dynamic." This means that ecosystems change over time. Both natural forces and human actions cause ecosystems to change. Learn more about succession...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Westward Expansion and Reform

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of a longer time line describing the history of the American West, this section covers the period 1829 to 1859 with hyperlinks to stories and people of this time period.
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Curated OER

Harriet Pengelley

For Students 9th - 10th
Harriet Pengelley was the niece of Sir Isaac Brock and died a year after arriving in Canada. Explore her life, times and interests to get a glimpse of life in the early 1800's.