Perfect for upper elementary to middle school classrooms, this bundle delves into Macdonald's pivotal role in shaping the early years of Canada, providing a nuanced exploration of his contributions, controversies, and enduring impact on Canadian society. Key Features: Comprehensive Content: Dive deep into Macdonald's story through detailed reading passages and thought-provoking questions. Printable and Digital: Flexibility reigns supreme with access to both printable and digital formats, ideal for any learning environment. Interactive Activities: Engage students with true or false questions and discussion prompts, fostering critical thinking and reflection. Grade-Appropriate: Written in student-friendly language and aligned with Canadian curriculum standards. Fully Editable and Tailorable: Customize each resource to suit your classroom's unique needs with fully editable Google Docs presentations. Breakdown of Activities: 1. "Sir John A. Macdonald: Legacy and Controversies" Reading Comprehension Explore Macdonald's life and complex legacy through detailed passages and engaging activities. Ideal for both in-class and remote learning environments. 2. "Recording a Legacy: Sir John A. Macdonald Podcast Project" Empower students to research, produce, and present their own podcast episodes on Macdonald's life and impact and controversies. Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills. 3. "Debating Macdonald's Legacy: A Social Studies Debate Activity" Spark meaningful dialogue and critical thinking as students explore the debate over schools named after Macdonald. Based on real life community issues 4. "Timeline Challenge: The Life of Sir John A. Macdonald" Engage students in a captivating exploration of Macdonald's political career through a hands-on timeline activity. Suitable for both online and in-class instruction, with printable and digital options. 5. Sorting Macdonald's Legacy: Facts vs. Opinions" Activity Foster critical thinking and historical inquiry as students differentiate between facts and opinions surrounding Macdonald's legacy. Easily customizable and adaptable for various instructional purposes.
Distance learning will be no problem with this fun Canadian social studies project based learning activity about going on vacation! The activities include math, mapping, reading and writing skills. Your students will be very engaged as they plan a vacation trip to any Canadian province. Just print the NO PREP pages, and watch your students have fun going on a Canadian Vacation! **Please note: Students will be required to do some research in order to complete some of the pages. Research information is not included with this resource. ** This resource includes 10 Activities: We're Going on Vacation! Planning the Trip How Far Will You Travel? Packing for the Trip Vacation Postcard Family Selfies Here's the Scoop! Mapping the Route (with insets of each province/territory) Provincial/Territorial Information The Best Vacation Ever Digital version for Google Classroom is also available. IMPORTANT: Did you know that you can earn TpT credits to use in any store? Simply leave feedback on this resource and presto! You've earned credits toward your next resource. Easy peasy! You might also be interested in: Canadian Black History Quilt Canadian Black History Flip Book Canada Mapping Activity with Facts
Fur trade teaching ideas for social studies. Perfect for teaching about Canadian History, New France, and the Hudson's Bay Company.
Fur trade teaching ideas for social studies. Perfect for teaching about Canadian History, New France, and the Hudson's Bay Company.
This digital Canadian social studies resource about Nunavut is a fun way to learn facts about this Canadian province or test students' knowledge. Explore Nunavut with this deck of 20 BOOM™ Cards. With these digital task cards, students will learn facts about the capital city and discover interesting...
Fur trade teaching ideas for social studies. Perfect for teaching about Canadian History, New France, and the Hudson's Bay Company.
Revised 2023! This FRENCH resource is an inquiry-based unit for the Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present, Strand of the Social Studies Revised 2023 Ontario Curriculum. Complete unit with lesson plans, activities, table of contents with corresponding curriculum expectations, assessments, inquiry, answer keys, and rubric are included. Corresponding Many Gifts student text pages are included in lesson plans but the text is not necessary to use this unit. Perfect for French Immersion classes! *If you purchased this resource in the past, you will find the updated resource under the "my purchases" tab. This resource is a printable PDF with a link to the Google Slides version on page 3 of the PDF. **For distance learning, please note that some teacher lesson plans may need to be modified. All student pages and answer keys are in French. Lesson plans are in English. What other teachers like you have said about this unit: 5 STARS Lucette P. "Extremely satisfied! Super travail!" 5 STARS Helen X. "Extremely satisfied! Thanks!" **************************************************************************************** For this unit in English click HERE. For the People and Environments unit in French click HERE. **************************************************************************************** This resource includes: -9 page Table of Contents with corresponding curriculum expectations, slide number, and lesson number -Communities in Canada, Past and Present unit introductory reading -I know, I Wonder reflection -My Community - Traditional Land and Treaties activity -Migrating to Canada - numbers and reasons for immigration reading -Reasons for Immigrating to Canada - complete the chart activity and answer key -Newcomer Communities in Canada - reading -Multicultural Puzzle Activity - student assignment page, and 2 puzzle versions to give teachers flexibility with this assignment -Residential Schools reading and reflection activity -Internment Camps reading and reflection activity -Jewish Communities reading -Antisemitism lesson -Differences Between Communities and discussion lesson Interactions Between Communities (positive examples) - reading Interactions Between Communities (negative examples) - reading 2 possible response activities to the above readings: If I Were... reflection activity on how a certain immigrant population felt at a certain time period Summary of Interactions chart Changing Communications (based on immigration laws) - reading Exploring the Effect of Immigration in My Community - 2 page activity Canadian Identity Activity 8 pages of images/symbols of Canadian Identity - 4 pictures per page. 32 labeled pictures in total. 9 task cards with answer key Contributions to Canada's Identity - reading Contributions to Canada's Identity - complete the chart (including contributions for inclusiveness) with answer key Inclusiveness reflection Test - 3 pages - short answer, T/F, fill in the blank - with answer key 6 pages of lesson plans with corresponding curriculum expectation numbers and corresponding pages in Many Gifts 3 pages of Inquiry lesson plans Inquiry "Big Question" poster Inquiry steps anchor chart Inquiry choice cards Inquiry group booklets to organize research "I Learned" individual inquiry task for assessment Rubric Elements of a Map anchor chart 70+ pages in total Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look! Earn FREE TpT purchases by leaving feedback. I always appreciate your feedback! FOLLOW ME to save big! You'll be the first to hear about new resources and can save 50% when purchased in the first 24 hours after they're posted.
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Métis, can be challenging. This resource has all the information you need and more! It is filled with information focusing on the culture of this Indigenous group. There are over 20 activities for your elementary students that cover language arts, math and social studies. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's no prep!! Check out the bundle and save money! Topics Covered: Who Are the Métis? Métis Homes Design a House Métis Food Pemmican Making Bannock Métis Flag Métis Sash Michif Counting in Michif Métis Fiddle Music Red River Cart Red River Jig My Culture Traditional Métis Culture Fact or Opinion Mini Book: Information Text for Students, "In the Past: the Métis" Tab Book: Métis Traditions Websites Suggested Books to Read to your Class Information for Teachers Extensions Ideas Check out these one-page mini readers that are a companion resource. Follow me for freebies and great deals! IMPORTANT: Did you know that you can earn TpT credits to use in any store? Simply leave feedback on this resource and presto! You've earned credits toward your next resource. Easy peasy! You might also like: Indigenous People in Canada, Inuit One-Page Mini Books and Activities Indigenous People in Canada, Mi'kmaq Informational Mini Books
Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies unit: Early Canada 1780-1850 for new 2023 social studies. The unit includes photos of artifacts, mapping connections, research organizers and more to cover the Ontario Curriculum. IMPORTANT UPDATE!* *Now updated for 2023 curriculum changes!!** Slides version updated as well! Student pages are included in google slides! Previously: March 7, 2021 a large portion of the unit was changed. Please reprint and discontinue use of the previous version. This item is frequently updated, so please check back frequently for further updates! Now Includes Google Slides!* DID SOMEONE SAY *DIGITAL*! Newly updated!! Select student pages are now included for use with Google Slides! 150 Interactive Slides to help with virtual learning! Check out the preview VIDEO for digital samples and details. (Please note: some pages, teachers notes and others are only available in the PDF). Student ready (locked text) and Editable (unlocked where allowed/possible) options provided. DIGITAL UPDATE redownload to get the goodies! Force Copy Links are on page 3 of the PDF*. Included you will find: Unit Overview: A unit overview explains key learning goals, assessment tips, differentiation, lesson sequence, materials needed and teacher notes. Perfect to help you plan out your unit in a snap! Intro Activities: Question prompts, partner talk cards and conversation ‘cootie-catcher’. I’ve also included information for a ‘time-line’ to help students create an understanding of this time period. Read Alouds & Videos: A variety of read alouds and videos are suggested with follow up activities and discussions to help your students understand how successfully the Indigenous People of Early Canada were living before the settlers arrived. Some information about Indigenous way of life, beliefs and history are included. Also, a read aloud about a Black Loyalist Community has been added. (Please note: many of these books are available through the author's official YouTube which are linked, but some do require finding a copy of the book. Copies of the books are not included with this file. That would be against copyright and unethical). **I have added read-aloud and video suggestions for Treaties and Wampum Belts to accommodate the new 2023 curriculum changes! The other points were already included in the previous unit materials!** Early Settler Animated Shorts: Using films created by the National Film Board (free to watch), I have created a follow-up activity for each video which focuses on comparing life in early settler times to life today as well as some key elements of daily life. Period Pieces Paintings: A variety of art pieces from 1780-1850 are provided for students to view and analyse. Two discussion prompts and a reflection sheet are included. Mapping: 3 student friendly maps are included as well as a 'making connections' response page as well as a general 'mapping reflections' sheet. Extension activities for discussing 'push and pull' factors for settlers is included. Questioning & Research: With the inquiry focus of the new curriculum, students are expected to ask questions and research in a variety of ways to find answers and make connections. I have provided some anchor charts, a Q-chart, samples of our “Question” brainstorm sheets and ‘Big Questions”. Students will work in small groups (4 or 5 students) to research some of the questions on their chart and the ‘big question’ associated with their topic. NEW: More structured graphic organizers are provided to assist students who need additional support. Research Product- Kiosks & Brochure: To share their research findings and connections, students will create a ‘kiosk’ in their groups using the foldable templates and create a brochure to go with their kiosk. Artifact Exploration: Pictures of artifacts and definitions to match are provided as well as a "what this may be" sheet and a "comparison to now" activity to consolidate their learning after the activity. Artifact Final Project: Students ‘create’ an artifact and exhibit for our ‘classroom museum’ and write a written piece about their artifact. Planning sheets and a sample success criteria checklist is provided. **DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES NOW INCLUDED!*** I try to update my items as quickly as possible when I can, but I cannot commit to unlimited lifetime updates of units. I will do my best, but I am a full-time teacher and mom to a young child. Please note that the purchase is for the CURRENT curriculum (as of August 2023). If future updates are made, they will be added as a 'bonus', but I cannot commit to lifetime updates. Thank you for understanding :) If you feel something is missing or you have an idea for an addition I'd love to hear from you, please note not all requests/suggestions can be accommodated. My email is [email protected] *This unit was updated with consultation from 3 Indigenous Education Experts to help ensure the material, language and photos included are culturally sensitive and in alignment with the truth and reconciliation commission Canada expectations. I strive to ensure that the unit is sensitive and accurate. Of course, please check your board's specific instructions as they may differ. Also, please consider your classroom community of learners and the specific backgrounds of your students as well as your level of comfort with the topics when discussing sensitive areas such as the racism found in Early Canada. There are many activities to pick and choose from, so there should be plenty of options to suit your classroom. Please pre-read all texts and view all videos before showing them to your students to ensure they work for your situation. Board expectations can vary as do expectations from community to community and family to family. Please exercise extreme caution in discussing the traumatic events of the past. If you are not sure about an activity, please check with your board's Indigenous Education Liaison or Admin. As always, tailor these to your class and seek input from local Indigenous groups, Elders, and other important voices as you teach about these important topics. * If you are looking for more grade 3 social studies for the 2020 Ontario curriculum, check out my Living and Working in Ontario Unit Or for guided math activities, check out my Ontario guided math bundles for all strands! For sample report card comments for this unit, click here Thanks for stopping by: ~Tina's Teaching Treasures Inc.
Orange Shirt Day is held on September 30 to honour the children of Residential Schools. We've collected activities to use in your classroom.
This Canada Map Activity includes one page of facts for each province and territory in Canada. It also includes a mapping activity for each province/territory. Use the information in your social studies lesson plans to explore the different regions of Canada. Students also have the opportunity to create a brochure about a place in Canada. (This is a great way to evaluate their understanding and makes a cute display.) An interactive game, SCOOT! is also part of the resource. Plus, there’s a Canada Memory Game! IMPORTANT: Did you know that you can earn TpT credits to use in any store? Simply leave feedback on this resource and presto! You've earned credits toward your next resource. Easy peasy! FOLLOW ME for freebies and flash deals. Other products you might like: Groundhog Day in Canada Butterfly Life Cycle (Animal Growth and Change) Anti-Bullying Activities Character Education Bundle
Unit for Grade 1 Roles & Responsibilities Social Studies for the 2018 Ontario Curriculum! Interactive Digital Google slides and Printable PDF both included!! ⭐️ NEW: Update 2023 Curriculum Additions! Now added! (redownload to get the new 2023 goodies!) ⭐️ (latest update: Aug 26, 2023). Let this 116 page unit help you with the new grade 1 curriculum! Please see preview for details of pages included, samples, and more! Google slides now included for 50+ student pages!!! Redownload and scroll to the end of the PDF for a 'force copy' link!!! Hope this is helpful!! Enjoy!!** (note: not all pages are included digitally. I selected pages that worked well remotely. Teacher notes and some activities are not included digitally...see the preview video for more details. Student Ready and Unlocked slides INCLUDED!) Included: Introduction to Responsibilities & Roles ★ Anchor Chart Headers (4) ★ Poems (2, word work activity prompts provided) ★ 2 student response sheets (each with writing space or simply picture space) ★ Cut and Paste matching roles with locations How Roles Change Over Time ★ Anchor chart titles ★ Whole class activity ★ Partner activity/craft ★ 4 student response sheets My Important Person Presentation ★ Planning sheet ★ Picture page ★ Presentation tips poster ★ Sample success criteria All about me booklet ★ Two styles (with writing space, or simply pictures) Rules & Reasons ★ Matching (whole class and cut & paste) ★ Literacy Connection response page Respecting Others ★ "What if everybody did that" activities (drama connection) ★ Roaring with Respect Craftivity (bulletin board) New: 2023 Indigenous Connections ★Waskwaabiish's day video and follow ups ★"When we were alone" read-aloud activities The History of ME timeline project ★ Two literacy suggestions to model and practice timelines ★ Brainstorming anchor chart titles ★ Parent letter ★ Interview templates ★ "Polaroid" style picture templates for students who do not wish to use real photos ★ 3 styles of 'reflection/connection" prompts (plus a blank one) ★ Student Self-Reflection Additional Assessment Opportunities ★ Oral Conference Prompts (5+ 3 blank) ★ Assessment Notes Pages for Oral Conference (Colour, Black and White) Big Ideas & Framing Questions ★ 3 posters for Big Ideas ★ 3 posters for Framing Questions ★ 3 Student Response pages for Framing Questions (from thecurriculum) ★ Assessment Checklist Additional Activities ★ Word Wall Words (plain & with picture prompt space) ★ Mini-Dictionary ★ Matching Game This unit is also available in FRENCH (French Roles and Responsibilities Unit) ★★ Check out the Grade 1 Local Communities unit! ★★ Note, Available En Francais! For More Social Studies for other grades... Grade 2 Global Communities Unit: Click here! Grade 3 Living and Working in Ontario Unit & Resource Combo Pack: Click here! Grade 3 Early Communities: Early Settlers & First Nations: Click here! I try to update my items as quickly as possible when I can, but I cannot commit to unlimited lifetime updates of units. I will do my best, but I am a full-time teacher and mom to a young child. Please note that the purchase is for the CURRENT curriculum (as of August 2023). If future updates are made they will be added as a 'bonus', but I cannot commit to lifetime updates. Thank you for understanding :)
Study these maps to help you prepare for your test Wednesday. Know the physical features, regions, biomes, and animals that leave in the different biomes. The capitals and provinces will also be on…
Hello my friends! Here in Ontario, we have one week left of classes. At the end of the school year, I like to take some time to discuss Canada Day with my students, and do some fun literacy review with the no-prep printables below! For the age group I teach, their perceptions of Canada Days past can be quite entertaining: Canada Day is clearly a memorable experience for even our youngest students, whether it be of fireworks, time with family or friends during the day. This is a great time to review what we have learned about the structure of stories. Whether
While most Canadians haven’t been taught history of Canadian residential schools in the recent years there has been a growing number of picture books that have been used in every elementary c…
The Canadian provinces and Territories can be hard to remember. Here's a handy printable Canadian Provinces worksheet for school aged children.
The connection between social studies and art includes different cultures while using art to explore history in new ways. Read more!
Discover the rich and fascinating history of Canada with this comprehensive guide! From famous events to lesser-known stories, explore Canadian history like never before.
A fun, kid-friendly introduction to energy conservation and carbon calculators.
The connection between social studies and art includes different cultures while using art to explore history in new ways. Read more!
This digital Canadian social studies resource about Saskatchewan is a fun way to learn facts about this Canadian province or test students' knowledge. Explore Saskatchewan with this deck of 20 BOOM™ Cards. With these digital task cards, students will learn facts about the capital city and discover i...
Indigenous People and Early Settlers easy reading books and simple activities ideal for students on modified or accommodated IEPs. Students with special needs will find it easier to access the Grade 3 Ontario curriculum with these simple texts. ****THIS ITEM IS A PDF- IT IS NOT GOOGLE SLIDES/GOOGLE READY. You may use this item in your google classroom as a PDF using a variety of extensions such as Kami or TPT's handy digital tool (this the green 'digital tag' on the item), but it is NOT a google ready item at this time. **** Included: -3 Short easy readers with lots of pictures (Indigenous People, Early Settlers, Home Life in Early Canada) -My Learning Book with several simple activities to demonstrate their learning for Indigenous People and for Early Settler life -Assisted inquiry project (home life in early Canada) with organizers, photos, and foldables for creating a poster. (checklist for assessment provided) -2 File folder games for modified students (Sort the groups, long ago vs. now sort) in both print and laminate or cut and paste options. Books have neat, easy to read texts, colourful photos, and no distracting clipart or design elements. This is just a supplementary item to assist your lower learners. It does NOT cover all curriculum points and is not designed for use with typical grade 3 learners. For items to reach your at-level learners, please Click Here* **Please note! Update on Oct 9th 2021 to reflect preferred terminology replacing "First Nations People" with "Indigenous People" please redownload and discontinue using the previous version. You may also like: Living and Working in Ontario COMBO PACK and in the English Living and Working in Ontario Research Resources.
A blog with teacher tips for the primary classroom. Includes Canadian content!
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Inuit, can be challenging. This resource has all the information you need and more! It is filled with information focusing on the culture of this Indigenous group. There are over 20 activities for your elementary students that cover language arts, math and social studies. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's no prep!! Check out the bundle and save money! Topics Covered: Who Are the Inuit? Traditional Whale Hunting Whale Facts Inuit Dress Inuit Art What is an Inuksuk? Shamans Inuit Homes Inuit Food Inuit Transportation Arctic Numbers Inuit Inventions Inuit Culture Communities Change Mapping Activity Mini Book: Information Text for Students, "In the Past: the Inuit" Tab Book: Inuit Traditions Websites Suggested Books to Read to your Class Information for Teachers Extensions Ideas, including Snow Goggle Template Check out these one-page mini readers that are a companion resource. Here’s what one buyer said: This was such a great resource to go along with our unit about Canada's North. I teach multi-grade and it was easy to differentiate using this resource. There was a lot of good information in this package and my students found it all so interesting! Follow me for freebies and great deals! IMPORTANT: Did you know that you can earn TpT credits to use in any store? Simply leave feedback on this resource and presto! You've earned credits toward your next resource. Easy peasy! You might also like: Indigenous People in Canada, Inuit One-Page Mini Books and Activities Indigenous People in Canada, Mi'kmaq Informational Mini Books
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Fun lessons and activities to teach Canadian geography in grade three. These lessons are great as you teach the provinces and territories in Canada during Social Studies lessons.
I've posted up my Social Studies program about Social Communities. You can purchase each section by itself, or get the whole bundle. There's even a set for Canadian and a different set f
Oh my goodness - how I LOVE spring break!!! The school break is great, don't get me wrong ... but I think what I'm enjoying most is the break from my girls' extra-curricular activities. I have two little dancers and one soccer superstar ... and they keep us RUNNING!!! For the first time in a LONG time, we had NO activities this weekend ... which equals sleeping in ... which equals heaven to me. :) So, with the extra time I've found plus two very rainy days (not complaining - hoping that rain melts some of this snow mountain around me) it gave me the time I needed to finish a couple of projects I've been working on. I've been working on a Canadian Lapbook Project. My class LOVES making lapbooks in our science units, so I thought I'd create one for Social Studies. Provinces and Territories is actually taught in grade 4 in my province, but it's a unit I always review in my class at the beginning of the year because it's SO important to me that the students know all about their country. This lapbook has the students naming the province and territory capitals, population, major lakes and rivers, and exports and imports. They also research natural resources and physical regions of Canada. You can click on any of the pictures to preview this product. I had SO much fun creating the Canadian project, and had such a great reaction from my daughters (who insisted on helping me with the cutting), I decided to create a similar one for the United States. I quickly realized that with 50 states, this was going to be a MUCH bigger lapbook. This lapbook is actually 6 pages (2 file folders). Students will study the state abbreviations, capital cities, state population, date it entered the union, imports and exports, and major lakes and rivers. They will also research famous Americans, natural resources, famous landmarks, climate, highest peaks, and more. It would make an impressive project to display and then send home to the parents! Again, you can click on any of the pictures to preview this product. To celebrate Spring Break, I'm going to giveaway FIVE of these resources. Just leave a comment below stating which one you could use and I'll use the random number generator to choose 5 different names tomorrow. Check back tomorrow evening to see the winners. Happy Monday!! Jen
This Interactive Notebook activity will guide students through important events in Canadian History. Seven different lessons with 11 fun foldables will have your students thinking critically about Canadian history. Topics covered include: Confederation, Canadian Leaders, Bilingualism, Canadian Pacific Railway, Industrialization, Urbanization, Great Depression, and Economic Boom. What is Included? • Teacher Guide for Each Lesson with Teaching Strategies, Materials Needed, etc. • Interactive Foldables for Each Lesson • Step by Step instructions for Assembling the Foldables • Picture Samples to Show Your Students • Suggested Responses for Foldables • Links to Websites and Videos that Enhance Instruction I originally created this product for grade 5 Alberta classrooms. However, it is general enough that it could easily be used in other upper elementary classes studying Canadian History. The following outcomes from the Grade 5 Alberta Program of Studies are covered: Students will: 5.3.1 appreciate how changes impact citizenship and identity: • recognize how economic and political changes impact ways of life of citizens • recognize the effects of Confederation on citizenship and identity from multiple perspectives • recognize the historical significance of French and English as Canada’s official languages 5.3.2 assess, critically, the changes that occurred in Canada immediately following Confederation by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: • How did John A. Macdonald and George-Étienne Cartier contribute as partners of Confederation? • How did the circumstances surrounding Confederation eventually lead to French and English becoming Canada’s two official languages? • How did the building of Canada’s national railway affect the development of Canada? • Why were Aboriginal peoples excluded from the negotiations surrounding Confederation? 5.3.4 assess, critically, how economic booms and crashes affected ways of life in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: • How did the First World War contribute to the industrialization and urbanization of Canada? • In what ways did the Great Depression of the 1930s affect ways of life in urban and rural communities? • How did the economic boom immediately following the Second World War affect ways of life in Canada? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask in the Q&A section and don’t forget to check out the preview! Don’t forget to check out my other Canadian Social Studies products! Famous Five Research First Nations, Metis and Inuit Alphabet Cards Museum of Canadian History ***************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about Chocolate Covered Classroom Creations! ☺
In 1982, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was introduced. This BINGO game helps kids understand what's on the charter and what these rights mean.
These cards feature the photos, names, provinces of each of the fathers of confederation - done in the style of 3 part cards from the Montessori method.
Perfect for upper elementary to middle school classrooms, this bundle delves into Macdonald's pivotal role in shaping the early years of Canada, providing a nuanced exploration of his contributions, controversies, and enduring impact on Canadian society. Key Features: Comprehensive Content: Dive deep into Macdonald's story through detailed reading passages and thought-provoking questions. Printable and Digital: Flexibility reigns supreme with access to both printable and digital formats, ideal for any learning environment. Interactive Activities: Engage students with true or false questions and discussion prompts, fostering critical thinking and reflection. Grade-Appropriate: Written in student-friendly language and aligned with Canadian curriculum standards. Fully Editable and Tailorable: Customize each resource to suit your classroom's unique needs with fully editable Google Docs presentations. Breakdown of Activities: 1. "Sir John A. Macdonald: Legacy and Controversies" Reading Comprehension Explore Macdonald's life and complex legacy through detailed passages and engaging activities. Ideal for both in-class and remote learning environments. 2. "Recording a Legacy: Sir John A. Macdonald Podcast Project" Empower students to research, produce, and present their own podcast episodes on Macdonald's life and impact and controversies. Encourages creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills. 3. "Debating Macdonald's Legacy: A Social Studies Debate Activity" Spark meaningful dialogue and critical thinking as students explore the debate over schools named after Macdonald. Based on real life community issues 4. "Timeline Challenge: The Life of Sir John A. Macdonald" Engage students in a captivating exploration of Macdonald's political career through a hands-on timeline activity. Suitable for both online and in-class instruction, with printable and digital options. 5. Sorting Macdonald's Legacy: Facts vs. Opinions" Activity Foster critical thinking and historical inquiry as students differentiate between facts and opinions surrounding Macdonald's legacy. Easily customizable and adaptable for various instructional purposes.
Lighten your workload with this remarkably thorough unit covering the first five Knowledge and Understanding outcomes of the Alberta First Grade Social Studies curriculum. A variety of engaging activities will enhance your students' learning experience as they explore abstract concepts like "community" and "belonging." This is the ENGLISH version. Click here for the FRENCH version. SAVE 20% and receive an exclusive bonus when you purchase the year-long BUNDLE. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, I have created a digital version of this resource. Please download the latest version of the product to access the Google Slides™ link. Please Note: Not all pages are suited for distance learning, and have thus been omitted from digital versions. OUTCOMES What different types of communities or groups do you belong to? What helps us to recognize different groups or communities (e.g. landmarks, symbols, colours, logos, clothing)? In what ways do we belong to more than one group or community at the same time? In what ways do we benefit from belonging to groups and communities? What are our responsibilities and rights at home, at school, in groups and in communities? LESSON SEQUENCE Provide your students with a sense of routine by following the same lesson sequence for each outcome. The lesson sequence is as follows: Introduce the outcome (reading passage, anchor chart). Complete relevant worksheets/interactive pages as a class, discussing key points. Review the outcome with an interactive activity or game. Assess the outcome (photos, anecdotal notes, oral conversation, self-assessment cards, unit quiz). INCLUDED ELEMENTS TEACHER'S GUIDE (13) Unit overview Printing guide Group discussion techniques Lesson plans (8) ASSESSMENT MASTERS Editable final grade master Self-assessment cards and page Unit quiz with teacher script ANCHOR CHART EXAMPLES One anchor chart per outcome Blank student versions included for easy copying VOCABULARY POSTERS (6) Available in B&W and colour Character poster SHARED READING PASSAGES At least one shared reading passage per outcome (with comprehension task) Re-enact the shared reading passages with Popsicle stick puppets Puppet characters available in B&W and colour STUDENT WORKBOOK Engaging worksheets (34) Interactive pages and activities CENTER GAMES At least one game per outcome Games include Puzzles/BINGO/Board Game/I Have, Who Has?/Sort INQUIRY PROJECT Includes photo examples and supporting documents BOOM CARDS Six decks included Utilize your classroom technology to reinforce key concepts while keeping your students actively engaged in learning ABOUT BOOM To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options you'll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial. RELATED Alberta Science Grade 1 Bundle Thank you for your interest! Don't forget to follow me for more great [Albertan] resources!
These Remembrance Day activities with informational texts include writing and drawing activities. There are 7 reading passages (nonfiction texts), plus text-dependent activities. Teach your students all about Canadian Remembrance Day with these engaging and varied activities. These activities can be used in your Canadian social studies unit on celebrations in Canada. Plus, there are cross-curricular links to math and health. Fun and very engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers! What's Included: READING PASSAGES (one page/topic) with an Activity •Meals at Home During the War •Victory Gardens •Soldiers’ Meals (2 responding pages) •Ration Stamps •Wartime Nutrition •The Telegraph •War Pigeons Each Reading Passage has an Additional Activity Specific to the Reading Passage: A Fact I Learned; Describe Your Favourite Meal Draw Your Own Victory Garden Sharing is Caring (drawing activity) Sharing is Kind Food Prices (math curriculum link: counting money) Create a Healthy Meal (health curriculum link) Crack the Morse Code Fact or Opinion Follow me for freebies and great deals! IMPORTANT: Did you know that you can earn TpT credits to use in any store? Simply leave feedback on this resource and presto! You've earned credits toward your next resource. Easy peasy! You Might Also Like: Remembrance Day Canada, Reading and Writing Activities with Mini Books Remembrance Day Activity with Writing Prompts and Art
