Graphic Organizers - Famous Canadians Viola Desmond was a Canadian civil rights activist and businesswoman of Black Nova Scotian descent. Viola Desmond challenged racial discrimination when she refused to leave the segregated Whites-only section of the Roseland Theatre. (Wikipedia) Great for thematic lessons, research, or review! - Use with English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies, History, Biography, Famous Figures Books, "Who Was" Series, etc. ** 6 Pages 1. Graphic Organizer A * Quote I Like * Famous For * Birthdate / Birthplace * One obstacle he/she overcame * Three words to describe him/her 2. Graphic Organizer B * Three facts about him/her * Major Achievements * One question I would ask him/her 3. Writing Paper Standard (2 types) 4. Writing Paper Primary (2 types) Graphics Credit: Icons Created by Freepik (www.freepik.com) Icons Created by Flaticon (www.flaticon.com) *Full Graphics Credit Page is included within the Resource*
One of the things I love about homeschooling is following the interests of my kids. I am really looking forward to the day when they "know what they want
Canadian Singer Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, 1992.
Mordecai Richler, CC, novelist, essayist, social critic (born 27 January 1931 in Montréal, QC; died 3 July 2001 in Montréal, QC).
The First Nations of Canada have history that includes rich and vibrant traditions, culture, stories, and artwork. Be inspired for your own art project.
Terry Fox activities for elementary school classrooms - perfect leading up to the terry fox run and learning about Canadian heroes!
Learn about famous landmarks for kids with these free printable Landmarks Worksheets for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and first grade students.
If you're looking for a fast project, here's a keeper- only markers and they always come out really fun! Students looked at the work by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. They described the types of lines, colours and shapes used in his works. They chose an animal, drew a simple outline of it. Using a ruler, they broke it up into vertical and horizonal lines. They traced everything in Sharpie and then coloured using the three primary colours, plus black. Some finished Grade 4,5 results:
