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Library of Congress

Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Fugitive Slave Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
From the time of its publication, Uncle Tom's Cabin has been controversial. To better understand the debate, class members first examine a broadside decrying the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, and then two newspaper reviews of the novel...
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Curated OER

Construction Comparison Project Record Sheet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A well-designed table is here for those who are studying Native American history. They choose an Indian tribe, then conduct research which enables them to fill in each of the blanks in the table.
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Curated OER

The White Stuff, Winter in Canada

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students write sound poems inspired by works of art they have viewed, create paintings with snow as subject, create zines about their perceptions of winter, and update one of Robert Harris' winter sports illustrations. Four lessons on...
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Curated OER

Canada's Constitutional Documents

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze one major constitutional document and the events surrounding it. They examine primary sources (historical documents) and draw conclusions from evidence. Students write an essay and may prepare a presentation of their...
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Curated OER

As Simple as Beans: Canada's Population

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather facts about Canada from various maps. In this Canada lesson, students use beans to relate the populations of the U.S. and Canada. Students create population distribution maps based on the placement of the beans. 
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Curated OER

Canada...A Visual Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to analyze the six natural regions of Canada. Using this information, they create a visual representation of each region on a large wall map and present it to the class. They must identify five key points of each...
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Curated OER

Democracies in North America: Canada, the United States, and Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine democratic values. In this democracy activity, students research the political systems of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in order to compare and contrast them. Pupils also discuss domestic and international events...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Canada Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, learners study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Canada Outline Map: Labeled

For Students 7th - 12th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there. This map is labeled.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Canada Outline Map

For Students 5th - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Canada Outline Map

For Students 5th - 11th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Canada Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Canada outline map worksheet, students make note of the political divisions of the provinces and territories of the nation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Blank Map of Canada

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canadian geography worksheet, students use a blank map of Canada to color and label important geographical features and cities. Students will need to do their own research before labeling this map.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Canada: Name The Territory or Province

For Students 4th
In this geography worksheet, 4th graders examine an outline map of Canada. They write the names of the 13 territories and provinces on the blank lines below the map.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Canadian Social Trends

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use surveys to explore how to design graphs, tables, and diagrams. They discuss articles which can stimulate ideas for research topics, or surveys of their own.
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Curated OER

Calculating Population Growth for a Region

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars research population growth of regions of Canada. In this Social Studies lesson, students use included links on the Internet to find information about population growth in areas of Canada. A worksheet for each region is...
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Curated OER

O Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine the history of Canadian settlement through an interactive program. They learn why some parts of the country where more heavily populated than others. They discover what life is like for a Canadian and their government...
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Curated OER

Smoking Today = Smoking Tomorrow

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Examine statistical data to recognize the relationship of statistics to real-world issues. Pupils navigate e-stat using the Internet and find data about social issues. They complete a worksheet with their data and create an anti-smoking...
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Macmillan Education

Webquest: Thanksgiving

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Class members use the Internet to research the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, as well as the traditions surrounding the Thanksgiving-style celebrations of the Hebrews, the Chinese, and in Ancient Greece and Rome.
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Lesson Plan
Ontario

Informed Citizenship—Civil Rights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To launch a study of civil rights, class members brainstorm rules and expectations of behaviors at home, in school, in the workplace, and in sports. They then look at civil rights cases and examine the rules embedded in these cases. 
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Curated OER

Scientific Detectives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the legitimacy of advertisers' claims about products using science and critical thinking. They view and discuss ads, read a case study, and conduct an experiment to demonstrate whether a product lives up to its claims.
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Activity
Historica-Dominion Institute

Artifact Creation Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Creating an artifact that is representative of a specific time period provides an opportunity for amateur historians to understand the importance of primary sources. This resource describes the process for students to explore original or...
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Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

Photographs as History

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Imagine being a war photographer embedded in World War I. How do you see your role? How might your photos influence that study of the war? Of history? Class members select a photograph, adopt the perspective of the photographer, and...
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Media Smarts

Thinking About Television and Movies

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
As part of their study of the influence of TV and films, class members consider how music, lighting, costumes, camera angles, etc. are used to influence the response of viewers.

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