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Teacher Resource Centre

Theme-Based Units

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Geography / History / Social Studies

Grades 4 to 8
Quebec Elementary Cycles 2 and 3


Building at York Factory
A Climate Change Webquest : Students will research the effects of climate change on national parks and historic sites in northern Manitoba, and present their findings in the form of a campaign.

Two fishermen cleaning their nets before lay-up - Deux pêcheurs en train de nettoyer leurs filets avant de les ranger.
Fishing for Acceptance: The Journey of Japanese Canadian Fishing Families
Learn about the history of Japanese Canadians through photographs and stories; explore issues of immigration, identity and discrimination.
At The Heart Of Change
At The Heart Of Change : An interactive on-line activity about George-Étienne Cartier and the changes during his era: industrialization, urbanization, and Canadian confederation. (Grades 5-7 / Quebec Elementary Cycle 3)
Defending Québec, Capital of New France
Defending Québec, Capital of New France : Join a French soldier, Vadeboncoeur, and explore the history of Quebec's defense and fortifications. (Grades 4-7 / Quebec Elementary Cycle 2)
Fur Trade - Jimmy Goes Home : Join Jimmy, on his travels between Hudson's Bay Company fur trading posts. (Grades 4-6)

Memories Of War
Memories Of War : This lesson invites students to think critically about the way in which we memorialize war. (Grades 7 & 8)
Our Roots, Our Future : Activities to help students understand how nationally significant places, people, and events interacted to create the story of Canada's past. (Grades 7-9 / Quebec Elementary Cycles 2 & 3)

Salish Sea

Salish Sea : Request this educator's handbook & order the music CD, and gain a better understanding of marine ecosystems. (Grades 4-7)
Underground Railroad Teachers Guide : Enhance your students' understanding of the Underground Railroad story with these 5 lesson plans. (Grades 6-8 / Quebec Elementary Cycle 3)

Who Will Remember Us? Commemorating the Historic Achievements of Women in Atlantic Canada : Let's remember the importance of women in Canadian History! (Grades 7 & 8)



Grades 9 to 12
Quebec Secondary Cycles 1 and 2


Two fishermen cleaning their nets before lay-up - Deux pêcheurs en train de nettoyer leurs filets avant de les ranger.
Fishing for Acceptance: The Journey of Japanese Canadian Fishing Families
Learn about the history of Japanese Canadians through photographs and stories; explore issues of immigration, identity and discrimination.
Memories Of War
Memories Of War : This lesson invites students to think critically about the way in which we memorialize war. (Grades 10-12 / Quebec Secondary Cycle 2)
Our Roots, Our Future : Activities to help students understand how nationally significant places, people, and events interacted to create the story of Canada's past. (Grades 9-11 / Quebec Secondary Cycles 1 & 2)

The Price We Paid for Nationhood: Beaumont-Hamel and Vimy Ridge
The Price We Paid for Nationhood: Beaumont-Hamel and Vimy Ridge : Students are given a variety of sources to help them gain a better understanding of the First World War, and its significant effects on Canadian society and culture. (Grade 11)

True to Our Nature
True to Our Nature : 2 lessons to bring Canada's national parks into your classroom. (Quebec Secondary Cycle 1)
Who Will Remember Us? Commemorating the Historic Achievements of Women in Atlantic Canada : Let's remember the importance of women in Canadian History! (Grades 7 & 8)

Science

Grades 4 to 8
Quebec Elementary Cycles 2 and 3


Building at York Factory
A Climate Change Webquest : Students will research the effects of climate change on national parks and historic sites in northern Manitoba, and present their findings in the form of a campaign.

American Badger
American Badger : Learn about the American Badger, its habitat, and why it is endangered. (Grades 4-7)
Eco-Lessons from the National Parks in Atlantic Canada : 11 lessons, ranging from grades 4 to 11, using Atlantic National Parks and their national importance as case studies to teach students about biological diversity, endangered species, ecosystems, habitat protection and more. (Grades 4-11)

Ecopal
Ecopal : Students complete a National Park based lesson and then share their work over the Internet with students in another part of the country. (Grades 4-6 / Quebec Elementary Cycle 3)
Ecosystems and Species at Risk
Ecosystems and Species at Risk : This MS Powerpoint presentation can be a great tool for Middle Years and Senior Years teachers, when teaching about Species at Risk (Grades 7-9)
Fossils of Burgess Shale
Fossils of Burgess Shale : A World Heritage Site with the remains of one of Earth's most ancient marine ecosystems, frozen in time within the rock layers.
Lesson 2: Tell A Tale of the Burgess Shale (Grade 7)
Lesson 3: Exploring Geologic Time and The Burgess Shale Fossils (Grades 7, 8, 10 & 12)

Interdependence, Interactions and Grassland biodiversity : These seven lessons deal with the concepts of interdependence and interactions, ecological integrity and grassland biodiversity. (Grades 7-10)

Mountain Pine Beetle Mania
Mountain Pine Beetle Mania : Find out how the Alberta government, federal government and the forest industry are working cooperatively to monitor and deal with mountain pine beetle infestations in Alberta in order to protect forest health, recreational opportunities enhance wildlife habitat and reduce forest fuels. (Grades 7-9)

Salish Sea
Salish Sea : Purchase this educator's handbook & music CD, and gain a better understanding of marine ecosystems. (Grades 4-7)
Species at Risk and their Habitat : This MS Powerpoint presentation can be a great tool for Grade 4 to 7 teachers, when teaching about Species at Risk. (Grades 4-7)

Grades 9 to 12
Quebec Secondary Cycles 1 and 2


Building at York Factory
A Climate Change Webquest : Students will research the effects of climate change on national parks and historic sites in northern Manitoba, and present their findings in the form of a campaign.
Eco-Lessons from the National Parks in Atlantic Canada : 11 lessons, ranging from grades 4 to 11, using Atlantic National Parks and their national importance as case studies to teach students about biological diversity, endangered species, ecosystems, habitat protection and more. (Grades 4-11)
Ecosystems and Species at Risk
Ecosystems and Species at Risk : This MS Powerpoint presentation can be a great tool for Middle Years and Senior Years teachers, when teaching about Species at Risk (Grades 7-9)
Environmental Assessment at Point Pelee National Park : This environmental assessment process provides a mechanism to evaluate the impact of human activities on natural areas. (Grade 12)

Fossils of Burgess Shale
Fossils of Burgess Shale : A World Heritage Site with the remains of one of Earth's most ancient marine ecosystems, frozen in time within the rock layers.
Lesson 1: A Close Look at the Burgess Shale Fauna (Grades 10 & 12)
Lesson 3: Exploring Geologic Time and The Burgess Shale Fossils (Grades 7, 8, 10 & 12)

Home on the Plains: The Re-introduction of Plains Bison in Canada's Western National Parks
Home on the Plains: The Re-introduction of Plains Bison in Canada's Western National Parks : This lesson focuses on the re-introduction of plains bison in Canada's Western National Parks. (Grades 10 & 11)
Interdependence, Interactions and Grassland biodiversity : These seven lessons deal with the concepts of interdependence and interactions, ecological integrity and grassland biodiversity. (Grades 7-10)

True to Our Nature
True to Our Nature : Two lessons to bring Canada's national parks into your classroom. (Grades 9-11 / Quebec Secondary Cycle 1)

What Happened to the Red Knot rufa Population?
What Happened to the Red Knot rufa Population? : Follow the red knot rufa, an endangered bird, alongside its flyway. (Quebec Secondary Cycle 2 / Grades 9, 11 and 12)