Grade Level Websites
The following websites have been identified, collected and annotated to assist the teaching of social stuides. As always with web sites, check in advance to confirm that the site is still active and appropriate for your students.
- Gr 1
- Gr 2
- Gr 3
- Gr 4
- Gr 5
- Gr 6
- Gr 7
- Gr 8
- Gr 9
- Gr 10
- Gr 11
1.1.1 Value self and others as unique individuals in relation to their world…
This website offers lessons and activities to cover the concepts involving: identity, self, groups, similarities, differences, and cooperation.
Kidland encourages creative expression and cross-cultural understanding among the world's children. Anyone in the world can enjoy watching kids interact and learn from them.
This site will help locate sites to help with the discussions of children's rights around the world.
Voices of Youth-This is a UNICEF sight that allows students to explore some of the issues related to "Children's Rights" Although this may be too difficult for Gr. Ones alone, it can be presented to show that the rights we have in Canada, are not necessarily the same in other countries around the world.
A great Water Game for the students to complete. Students will make important decisions about how to improve the water in an African village. In the lower grades you would need to go through this as a whole class or small groups. Tie this into discussions on student rights to clean water.
Cartoons for Children's Rights is a UNICEF broadcast initiative that aims to inform people around the world about children’s rights. (See also ‘What are children’s rights?’ below.) So far, the effort has forged partnerships with many well-known animation studios that have developed more than 80 half-minute public service announcements (PSAs). Videos are in Real format.
1.1.2 Value the groups and communities to which they belong…
Interactive site. Identifying buildings. Kids match goods and services to buildings in their community. Community WebQuest (also in French)
This site has links to four simple activities – two about responsibility and rules, and two about communities.
Dinner for Two and Door to Door are two short videos on this site about conflict resolution. You need your school’s Learn Alberta password to access this site.
1.1.3 Examine how they belong and are connected to their world
For teachers and parents. Explore the history, mission statement and information about organization.
Sparks-5 & 6 yr. girls. This site has information on Sparks and other Girl Guide groups. Use to explore the purpose of joining such groups whether it is available in your area.
1.1.4 Determine what makes their communities thrive
Exploring the World of Community Helpers. A class project studying the people who help in our communities, plus a culminating activity suitable for grade one. American titles, but the information is still relevant.
This program is geared primarily to kids aged 7 to 12, but materials can be adapted to suit younger and older age groups. Online information, activities, and interactive games about current environmental issues.
Downloadable poster and teacher’s guide for all levels dealing with age-appropriate ways to conserve water in our communities.
This site has several primary science and social lesson plans to help kids reduce their ecological footprint.
1.1.5 Distinguish geographic features in their own community from othercommunities
Create your community from boxes. This is an easy way to make a toy town using old boxes, cartons, colored paper, scissors, tape, paper tubes, and crayons.
Project outline on how to study your community. Step-by-step lesson on how to make a picture project of your community.
Pictures of a variety of people who could be found in your community. Shows some cultural differences.
Create a map of the places important to you in your community. This site provides intro info, materials needed, and specific directions as well as links to other mapping sites. Would integrate well with an art unit and be a good culminating activity to a mapping or community unit.
This site has links to four simple activities – two about responsibility and rules, and two about communities. There is also a link to teacher resources, one of which is a set of five buildings that students can print out and color to make a community.
An interactive site where students can click and drag items to build a rural or urban (or fairy tale) community.
The Social Studies area has some activities for young children to differentiate between urban and rural communities. Includes a video & games.
A free (safe) downloadable program that allows you to visit any place on earth. Zooms in from outer space.
PowerPoint presentation for students to show urban and rural pictures (in French also) Kidspiration Alphabet Book Project.
Here you will find a collection of reproducible maps of Canada and North America .
This program contains maps of all cities and towns.
Create a postcard and print it off. This will go nicely with the "Postcards to Barnaby" section
A ready to use Alberta-made lesson plan from the Calgary Regional Consortium's Infusion project.
1.2.1 Appreciate how stories and events of the past connect their families and communities to the present
This is a simple project for making a family tree. Easy enough to do in class or have the child and his/her family do at home. Lists materials and step by step directions.
This is a pictorial family tree. Could be used after the previous activity.
Research the ways Christmas and other holidays are celebrated differently in other cultures around the world.
This site contains information of the days of pioneer life. It contains great information on school life, home life, homes, transportation, Pioneer Christmas, games and toys, and the different shops. Teacher will have to help grade one students navigate through the site.
To celebrate Alberta's 2005 Centennial, 2Learn.ca and the teachers and students of Alberta are collaboratively creating a Virtual Centennial Showcase of the "Spirit of Alberta." The dreams and accomplishments of our past are honored by those who share their own dreams for our future. 2Learn.ca's 'Spirit of Alberta' website includes a wealth of resources, activities, and projects that will help you and your students make this year one to remember, and provide a legacy far into the future. There are interesting projects and pictures teachers could show the younger students.
Oki Niksokowa means Hello our relatives. We call ourselves Niitsitapi, although we are known as the Blackfoot. This is our way of life. It is about how we lived with our families, the environment, and our neighbors. It is also about how these relationships are still important to us. Please come with us and learn about our culture and ourhistory.
Kid's Stop-this site has lots of information and activities for kids looking for information about Native cultures.
1.2.2 Analyze how their families and communities in the present are influenced by events or people of the past
A differentiated Grade One Social Studies Unit.This site was designed by a group of Black Gold Grade One teachers). French version provided.
A collection of pictures of the prairies. (rural)
Pictures of pioneer life in Alberta .
This lesson uses the picture book of Little House in the Big Woods to teach students about the olden days, and to draw connections between the text and their own lives nowadays.
This site contains links to study Canadian culture, communities, etc. Lots of information to explore.
This website contains facts (organized alphabetically) about the historical, natural and cultural past of Alberta. It has sections for kids, teens and adults.
Within the pages of this site you will find information about museums, archives, historic sites as well as heritage organizations and foundations that help to preserve and interpret our heritage.
The Chinese Violin, From far Away, Jump Up, and Lights for Gita are short (5-10 minute) animated videos about children new to Canada and their links to their family’s past.
A “do you know?” quiz about aboriginal inventions and contributions to modern medicine, food and life.
This site contains links to study Canadian culture, communities, etc. Lots of information to explore.
1.S.2 Develop skills of historical thinking
This site has 4 short (1-3 minute) narratives and one 3 minute video about different facets of life in the olden days.
1.S.3 Develop skills of geographic thinking
A classroom mapping tool that allows students to click and drag the class furniture into place.
This program contains maps of all cities and towns.
This program shows both a satellite view and a map of communities and allows you to plot a route and find out the distance traveled.
This free (safe) download allows you to visit any place on earth.
General Sites
This site has links to Myth, Stories, Masks, Music, Drums, and Dance. It includes some awesome videos with dance and drumming.
This is the 2Learn site list of links for Nunavut.
2.1.1 Appreciate the physical and human geography of the communities studied
This site shows the location of aboriginal groups in the Canadian regions. It also shows the location of the different languages.
The visit will take you on a tour of each building at the Acadian Historical Village and the daily activities or traditions associated with it.
Short primary student friendly cartoon that investigates the differences between rural, suburban and urban communities.
Phenomenal resource. Explore the arctic through the alphabet. Each word in the alphabet links to another website and to pictures. Includes links to Arctic Circle, Arctic Ocean, Baffin Island, Glaciers, Icebergs, Mackenzie River etc.
2.1.2 Investigate the physical geography of an Inuit, an Acadian, and a prairie community in Canada
This site has links to Myth, Stories, Masks, Music, Drums, and Dance. It includes some awesome videos with dance and drumming.
This site has general information on Nunavut including the geography, climate, etc.
Need some pictures for a project on Nunavut? Want to explore the daily life? Check out this picture file.
Lots of categories of resources.
Grade 7 students talk about the community of Kugluk, Nunavut
This Time for Kids site has information about the geography and the history and government of Nunavut.
Download Nova Scotia music, photo-tours, videos, etc.
This child friendly site talks about the people, homes, clothing and transportation. The introduction talks about services in the small communities.
This child friendly site talks about the land, weather and living in the Arctic
This Child friendly site explores a day in the life of Louisa. There is pictures and a timeline of her day.
This child friendly site explores the community of Nunavik. It talks about many services that are available and has lots of pictures.
Video showing the movement of the Northern Lights. Very exciting as many students have never experienced this phenomenon!
Great photos of many different Inuit peoples with a section on Canadian Inuit.
Take a photo tour of the Arctic wilderness!
A site that lets you compare the weather between the 3 communities.
Scholastic offers links to great Arctic resources, very useful for a research project.
Interesting trivia about Arctic life, helps students compare to our own experiences.
Resources about Inuit and Acadian communities.
A description of the daily life of an Inuit child.
A Web Sampler activity from the Central Alberta Regional Consortium (CARC). Explore sites to answer questions about the daily life of an Inuit child.
Here students can read and find out about the geography of Nunavut. Free printable work, and lots of links.
2.1.3 Investigate the cultural and linguistic characteristics of an Inuit, an Acadian and a prairie community in Canada
This site allows the child to virtually build a Tipi. It explains the steps used in the process.
Using the pull down menu at the top of the page one can choose a first nation language and hear certain words spoke. Also one can click on the provinces and find what languages are spoken.
This site has a print out sheet that is folded to make a game of facts for student to play.
Explains now Native Identity is fostered by their dance and native clothing. This site show some examples of the native clothing. The link at the bottom of the page fives information about the history of beads.
This sitehas stories from Aboriginal Groups. Sharing stories of the Blackfoot Stoney and Tsuu Tina (Sacree) are ways to appreciate differences.
A large selection of orally told legend are written down for one to read and enjoy on this site.
A very child friendly site with phrases to click on and listen to.
This video clip tells the story of the Inuksuk. One can hear and watch an Inuit drumming.
This national geography site has information on the economy and climate.
Grade 7 students talk about the community of Kugluk , Nunavut . They speak about how being part of Nunavut might impact their community in the future.
Michael Kusugak explains through an audio file why the oral traditions of the Inuit people are so important. Students can read along and watch a video as he talks.
Young students can read Inuit myths to try and understand the oral traditions of a different culture. (beginning reading level).
2.2.1 Appreciate how stories of the past connect individuals and communities to the present
Search for any images of Canada, great historical pictures.
Focus on a hero like Terry Fox to show students all our communities have people like him in common.
Follow along on a cattle drive through the United States, very similar to how the early Albertans cared for their animals.
This website offers three different types of exploration into an Acadian village of the past. The Exhibition is a theme presentation of the life of Acadians in past centuries. Each of the themes is divided into sub themes covering several aspects of Acadian traditions and cultures. The Visit will take you on a tour of each building at the Acadian Historical Village and the daily activities or traditions associated with it. The four games provide you with an opportunity to discover Acadia while having fun.
New Social Studies Resources. Are you looking for resources to enhance your teaching of the new Social Studies curriculum? Look no further! We offer programs that cover many specific outcomes of the new curriculum.
This site is full of pictures and text about life in the North. Although Herschel Island is located off the coast of the Yukon, it still provides a valuable insight into the lives of the Inuit people of the present. This site also has many great stories from the past.
A grade two student from Lethbridge, AB travels to Nova Scotia and interviews people in the Acadian community of Meteghan to learn about life in an Acadian community (past and present) Includes audio and video clips.
2.2.3 Appreciate the importance of collaboration and living in harmony
This link has some examples of students submitting their own two lines to make a cumulative peace poem. Each two lines was accompanied by a picture. This would be a good idea to do in your own classroom.
This site provides students views on issues such as endangered animals, human rights, terrorism, pollution, abuse and starvation and gives examples of different ways these topics can be addressed. Includes lessons for teachers as well.
This is a good lesson that is tied into a Dragon Tales episode related to teamwork and collaboration.
This site provides link to four different cooperative game units. Use these in PE to tie in with this outcome in the SS curriculum, stressing the importance of collaboration and cooperation.
2.2.4 Appreciate how connections to a community contribute to one’s identity
Students can type in any word and learn how to write it in Inuktitut.
2.2.6 Analyze how the community being studied emerged, by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry
Interactive timeline with the history of Saskatchewan, very applicable to the Albertan prairies.
On this website you will find several photos in the gallery of Acadian communities in the past and present. Along with each photo in the gallery in a few sentences pertaining to the photo.
This resource is based around 6 different pictures taken long ago. Each picture is accompanied by an audio file. They can help students understand what it was like to be a homesteader in the prairies.
This website has several pictures of Alberta pioneers along with information to accompany each picture.
Trains have played a big part in Canada's history. Discover Canada's train stories from the people who were there! Includes activities and lesson plans.
2.2.7 Examine how the community being studied has changed
This website provides information on changes over time in transportation, communication, homes, school and toys and games. It also provides Kidspiration templates for students to record these changes.
2.S.3 Develop skills of geographic thinking
This site uses cardinal direction to allow a child to navigate the school bus through the town to a given location.
Make use of different interactive maps to help students understand geography.
3.1.1 Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities
This is a 27 page PowerPoint comparing the similarities and differences between Tunisia and Canada.
This is a 22 page PowerPoint comparing the similarities and differences between Peru and Canada.
This is a 40 page PowerPoint comparing the similarities and differences between India and Canada.
Everything you want is here to introduce the students to the 4 countries of Tunisia, Peru, Ukraine, and India.
Tiki introduces you to Peru. There are 5 slide show that introduce you to the regions of Peru.
Travel with Mom, Dad, David and Darleen to India. Visit Mumbai, Mysore, Thissur, and Jaipar for Diwalli and the river Ganges. There are also some wonderful stories and some print and color pages.
This is a portal to several Ukrainian sites. Many of them focus on Ukrainian Easter eggs and facts about the Ukraine. You can also find a site list for India, Peru, and Tunisia, here.
3.1.2 Students will examine the social, cultural and linguistic characteristics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world
This site gives census findings for population in Tunisia including specific information for discussions of quality of life, such as households with telephones and refrigerators.
This site details several traditional Indian celebrations, such as Diwali and Holi.
An article about working children in Peru who don’t go to school.
Good map which shows the clear correlation between number of health care workers and population density around the world.
Web quest which provides task, process, and evaluation.
Excellent source of pictures to show cultural diversity in Peru.
A simple game where children match items to the cultures that they originate from.
Gives an overview of life and customs in India, Peru and the Ukraine.
Information about different cultural holidays.
This site provides a timeline for a day in the life of a boy in India.
Compares quality of life in India for a rich child and a poor child, using visuals and text.
Lots of useful information about the Ukrainian culture.
A story (video format) about a little girls who is celebrating her first Diwalli in Canada.Login/password needed to access this Learn Alberta web site.
You can say "hello" in many languages.
If you don’t do anything else stop here!
3.1.3 Students will examine characteristics that shape communities in other parts of the world
Fly to Tunisia, India, Peru or the Ukraine. Google earth allows you to travel to these countries and see what they look like. Google Earth needs to be downloaded to your computer in order to access these maps. (free download)
Travel site that provides information and pictures about physical geography of Peru
Teacher information for the geography of India.
Teacher information for the geography of Peru.
Short videos about different parts of Peru. Would promote discussion as the teacher is able to pause the videos at different points.
Compare landscapes and environments of India, Peru, Tunisia, and the Ukraine. This WebQuest uses Photostory 3 to compare landscapes and environments in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and India. Excellent publisher templates.
David tells the kids about 10 easy things they can do to preserve nature.
3.1.4 Students will examine economic factors that shape communities in other parts of the world
Search by country for information on geography and natural resources.
Gives teacher information about goods and services, exports and imports, and main forms of technology, transportation and communication of Peru.
This site provides teacher information about goods and services, exports and imports, and main forms of technology, transportation and communication of India.
3.2.2 Students will explore the concept of global citizenship
This web site has three sections Explore, Speak Out, and Take Action. Ideas to get involved.
Free the Children is the world’s largest organization of children helping children. There are links to projects to become involved in.
A good historical account of the Red Cross and Henry Dunant.
Home Page of the American Red Cross.
A nice photo essay outlining 13 of the rights of children. (Note: this has an adult reading level)
Second part of above.
A short video that explains some of the reasons why it is important to support UNICEF. You will need your Learn Alberta jurisdiction’s password.
This site introduces the viewer to the important work that Doctors Without Borders does.
3.S.3 Develop skills for geographical thinking
Site provides instructions to make a relief map of the world. Excellent hands on project to teach physical geography.
Source of printable outline maps for each continent. Capital cities marked.
Online atlas
Another source of printable maps from National Geographic.
Excellent source of games for teaching geography skills
3.S.8 Students demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy
Students use Postcard Creator to describe the unique features of a country.
General Sites
General Alberta Information, includes some great landscape images and overview provincial information.
"A collaborative 2Learn site developed to celebrate Alberta's Centennial, honour our heritage, celebrate our present, and ignite our children's passion for their future." Provides projects, resources links, etc. for a variety of Alberta focused topics.
Great links collected by Sites the Edmonton Public library (check "Selected Web Sites").
"Make Alberta's history come alive through images, text and CKUA Radio Network's Heritage Trails." Topics include: Alberta: How the West was Young Alberta, Naturally, Alberta's Political History, Alberta's Natural Resources , the Famous 5 and Albertan's: Who Do They Think They Are?"
"The archival collection (digital) includes many aspects of the history, tall tales, humour and stories of Alberta. Manuscripts, reminiscences, stories, plays, poems, photographs and other materials are included." section on geographic names provides additional background on place names.
4.12 What are the significant natural resources in Alberta and where are they located?
Fact Sheet (Eng. & Fre.) Site has other links also.
Provides information on nature/science related of Alberta. Subsections include ecosystems, environmental issues, geology, natural regions, etc.
Access information on a variety of elements about Alberta's provincial parks.
Links to information on National parks located in Alberta.
A variety of subsections providing information on this world-renowned museum.
Information on this Fort McMurray attraction and the story of the oil sands.
Has resources that may be of use for this outcome. See particularly the section containing educational resources - " discover the History of Life."
4.2 – The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta
- Mavericks – An Incorrigible History of Alberta (Eng. & Fre.)
A fantastic site utilizing artifacts from the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. Multiple themes are the focus. Includes a great teacher sections, timeline, maps, etc.
Tells the stories of exploration in Canada, contains historical maps, a list of books and links about explorers, and lesson plans and activities for teachers to use. Contains information on those who explored in Alberta.
Multiple links to many links related to this and other outcomes. Be sure to check the History Now and Learning sections! Worth exploring. Alberta Source – Quick Links Page http://www.abheritage.ca/
Contains historic photos and accounts of life in Western Canada, talks about the Mounties, homesteading, life on the farm; all with the use of personal stories, diary entries and memoirs; "samples of Western Canadian history." This unique assortment of eight files begin with the "Wild West" in 1874 and end with predictions for the future in the "2010 Life in the Future" file."
Wonderful site to use in having the students read, record and share stories; website that encourages "sharing stories [to] assist young people and adults in using the tools of digital media to craft, record, share, and value the stories of individuals and communities, in ways that improve all our lives."
Includes resources and lesson plans for teachers; offers another perspective on the fur trade, from that of the HBC. "This site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company. In fact, the history of the fur trade, Hudson's Bay Company and the exploration of Canada are so intertwined that they can not be separated."
"Visit a virtual train station filled with photographs, newspapers, posters and recordings that provides evidence of the lives and experiences of Canadian immigrants."
"Through an interactive map students can navigate to the various parts of the world where present-day Albertans have come from. They will find background information regarding the different cultural groups in the province and examples of how they have adapted to life and maintain their cultural identities in modern Alberta."
"An ongoing, not-for-profit endeavor to provide all those interested in Alberta's history free, online access to cultural and heritage materials. Browse newspapers from 1885, read entire books about local communities, research legal documents, view historic photographs, and explore much more!"
- Our Roots / Nos Raciness (Eng. & Fre.)
"Our Roots is a library, archive, museum and school all in one. Check the collection to find Canadian local histories in French and English. Check Educational Resources for learning packages for students and teachers."
"Peel's Prairie Provinces is a resource focusing on the history and culture of the Canadian Prairies. The site contains both an online bibliography of books, pamphlets, and other materials related to the development of the Prairies and a fully searchable collection of the full texts of many of these items. As of September 2004, the Peel bibliographic database holds some 7,200 titles, approximately 2,500 of which have already been rendered in digital form and mounted on the Web site." See particularly the Educational Section and the Collections
Company's history and education support site. Includes a timeline and "Young Explorers" sections.
- Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction (Eng. & Fre.)
This web site explores themes that characterize some Canadian heroes.
Information from the RCMP's site.
Basic in nature, looks at settlement of 12 groups in Canada. Provides resources links and games.
"This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Built around the Government Documents collection of the Early Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with links to primary source texts."
A National Historic Site, pier 21 was the prime entry point for immi9grants from 1928-1971. Of particular interest are the Resources Section and the Pier 21 stories.
Describes the life of the settlers who traveled to the prairies in hopes of a better life and for the chance to have their own homestead. Links to other information. Much of theinformation relates to Saskatchewan.
4.2.2 Critically assess how culture heritage and linguistic diversity of Alberta has evolved over time
Includes information on the Métis Culture, including language lessons, recipes, culture, biographies, historical maps, and much more.
Site includes history of the Red River Métis and Louis Riel, food, clothing, art, photos, women's involvement, and much, much more. Excellent for information. There are links to other Métis information sites from libraries and museums. Only available in English.
This is an informational site created by the Alberta Métis Historical Society. It has interesting information about the Métis people, links to sites about battles cultural history, pinnacle people and events, some poor quality videos, but excellent photos. Well worth a visit!
"This website looks at the history of Canada's aboriginal people in the past up to today. It includes examples of aboriginal myths, migration theories, and human habitation and settlement."
- Alberta's Francophone Heritage (Eng. & Fre.)
Tells the history of the Francophone, the stories of Francophone communities, and Francophone contributions to Alberta.
4.3.3 Critically examine Alberta's changing cultural and social dynamics
Provides information about the site but also tells about the history of the area, the site and how it relates to the fur trade; contains links to the other historic sites and national parks in Canada.
Full of images! "Students will experience the social and cultural world of Fort Edmonton from the comfort of the classroom. This site offers a virtual glimpse of the culture and heritage entrenched in the fur trade. The students are able to explore every section of the fur trading post…"
Site on this World Heritage site includes a virtual tour, information on Blackfoot history and much more.
"The Buffalo Nations Cultural Society invites you to explore the extraordinary history of the Indians of the Northern Plains and Canadian Rockies." Topics include: history/background, hunter/warrior. Spiritual life and daily life.
Part of page on Métis heritage sites. Link to other locations from here.
Also available in Ukrainian
Listing and links to Alberta's many museums and historical sites.
Provides information on many flags associated with Alberta's history.
"The Alberta Fairs and Exhibitions guide is your passport to fairs, shows and special events organized by thousand of volunteers in Agricultural Societies. It includes everything from small town fairs to big city exhibitions and ranges from cattle shows to arts and craft shows." Listings are by date.
Commercial site listing events by town.
General Sites
Great website with collections of CBC archives on various topics, and a great Railways and Immigration that has a great Timeline.
Great website with collections of CBC archives on various topics, and a great Railways and Immigration that has a great Timeline.
A website with hundreds of links on various Social Studies topics. Great links for a teacher to use but there are activities and lessons included as well.
Great site for information on who immigrated to Canada before war and after war. What were the different reasons for immigration, and very easy to use.
Excellent resource site for 5.1 and 5.2 topics.
A newspaper type website that covers many of the outcomes for the grade 5 Social Studies curriculum.
A collection of images useful throughout the Social Studies program.
5.1.1 Value Canada’s physical geography and natural environment
Complete lesson plan for student/group work in appreciating the diversity and natural resources of Canada. Project is outlined for student use and evaluation.
Site contains maps of the regions of Canada , physiographic region maps and relief Maps.
5.1.2 Critically examine the physical geography of Canada
Included in the grade 5 Social Studies section are some great CBC archives that contain either video clips or sound clips that show examples of how severe weather has affected Canada and how the country united around one another during these times.
This brief site provides a map and some useful information. Easy to read and follow.
This site has some extreme weather stories, including pictures. There is also a general description of the climate across Canada with identifying factors that determine the climate in each region.
A lesson plan that has groups of students research various regions of Canada and present their findings. An extension also has them research the aboriginal groups of that region.
This site explains how and why Canada’s parks are protected.
A series of video clips showing severe weather in Canada.
A webquest, complete with exemplar, rubric and resource links, on Canada ’s regions.
A quick explanation how water is used.
A quick chart that outlines the landforms of each region.
Scroll down to Social Studies.
5.2.1 Appreciate the complexity of identity in the Canadian context
Sample unit plan used in a grade five Saskatchewan classroom, with links and projects on Canada ’s First Peoples.
General information on selected Aboriginal Groups, on their lifestyle and how changes in society affected their identify.
Story of the Mi’kmaq way of life and how the coming and presence of the French affected their way of life.
Well-known Haida creation story. Last paragraph explains the story.
Story Robes (buffalo robes) are one way histories and beliefs were recorded. Site includes picture of a Story Robe and written stories that go with the robe. Also available in French.
5.2.2 Critically examine the ways of life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada
A great lesson and partner project that encompasses the first 3 bullets of 5.2.2
General information about native groups.
Some information regarding ways anthropology and archaeology contribute to our understanding of First Nations peoples. Some pictures in the photo gallery of petroglyphs.
This site includes video and audio clips from two Aboriginals groups with links to brief lesson plans and worksheets.
Good information for teachers. Too much informative for grade 5 students.
Drawing of Champlain - First Nations image. Great for teaching perspectives!
Glenbow Museum site about the Blackfoot people. Site has information on; traditional stories (read in English or listen to an audio file in the Blackfoot language), how they lived with the land, their world, and how they lived with their families. Site also available in French and Blackfoot languages.
Defines what a Potlatch is, Food and Feasting, and Gifting in a Potlatch. Site contains very good photos for each section.
Champlain-First Nations picture. Great for teaching perspectives! (in pdf format)
This site contains information on history, daily life and culture of the Plains Cree.
This site contains a wealth of information on the Métis. It contains oral histories, stories, celebrations and heritage information.
Information about the Fur Trade and Archaeology in Alberta.
5.2.3 Critically examine ways of life in New France
A list of information on four explorers (Cabot, Cartier, Frobisher, Davis). Also include a section with actual teacher lesson plans, worksheets and assessment to use while using the website.
This page talks about the life of a habitant.
Outlines a research activity, using the Parks Canada website, about Voyageurs and the fur trade.
5.2.4 Critically examine ways of life of the fur traders
Interesting business section with stories, information, and actual procedures on how the natives would trade with the fur traders. Also includes links to famous people of that time, important acquisitions, and an extensive timeline. Lots of reading, (too much for grade 5 students) but great for teachers to maybe pre-read and pick out certain parts for the students.
Interesting business section with stories, information, and actual procedures on how the natives would trade with the fur traders. Also includes links to famous people of that time, important acquisitions, and an extensive timeline. Lots of reading, (too much for grade 5 students) but great for teachers to maybe pre-read and pick out certain parts for the students.
This site contains real stories and journal entries about the fur trade in Canada . Good site but hard to navigate. Take a good look before getting students to look at it. Giving specific questions to answer would be a good idea beforehand.
5.2.5 Critically examine ways of life of the United Empire Loyalists
Background information on the United Empire Loyalists from one person’s perspective. Mostly a Teacher’s Website.
This is a good site for teachers for background use (too wordy for 5’s). It explains the settlement of Upper and Lower Canada by the loyalists and who they are, and why they were important for Canada.
Site includes a brief overview of the Loyalists in Canada. Under menu – “Tell Your Story” – ancestors of loyalists tell their family members’ story of coming to Canada and show their contribution to Canada’s diversity. One story is about a Black Loyalist.
Site has many images of Loyalists coming to Canada. Pictures can be viewed online or purchased.
Useful teacher information.
5.2.6 Critically examine the ways of life of immigrants from the British Isles during the Great Migration
This site contains information on history, daily life and culture of Irish immigrants to Canada.
5.2.7 Critically examine how the North-West Mounted Police shaped ways of life in Canada
Stories from the North West Mounted Police with Historical Videos showing many different perspectives. There is an address on this website for educational institutions to order a free copy.
Gives information about who they are, why they were needed, and how Canada was settled.
5.2.8 Critically examine ways of life of non-European immigrants
Video clips, and audio clips about Chinese immigrants, and Black immigrants into Canada and their contributions to diversity in Canada.
Talks about why Blacks came to Canada and how the settled. The hardships they endured.
Contains background information a story, and secret songs and words.
This site takes students on a journey through the Underground Railroad.
History, life and culture of Chinese immigrants to Canada.
A video clip describing the persecution of Chinese immigrants after the railroad was built.
5.2.9 Critically examine how European immigrants shaped ways of life in Western Canada
Teacher resources and unit for Ukrainian and Russian settlers. Site is designed for students in grades 4 to 6. Information would be easy for students to read and understand.
Good information about Doukhobors ideals and ways of life. Some information about their coming to Canada.
This site has information on German Immigration, the obstacles faced and their legacy. Under “Episodes” from the History Channel the reader will find stories of immigrants from Russia, among others, that tell of contributions to Canada.
Brief, easy to read information about the immigration of Ukrainians to Canada . Pictures depict a poster to encourage emigration, a homestead, church and immigrants.
An overview of western settlements and immigrants. Articles and pictures of specific groups are included.
A description of settlement in Alberta with links to specific ethnic groups such as; German, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese etc. Also included are stories that can be listened to – Real Player required.
A good article outlining how European immigrants were pressured to conform to Western Canada.
An overview of immigration in general, including hardships and discrimination. Pictures accompany.
5.3.1 Appreciate how changes impact citizenship and identity
A website with many links on different Canadian topics, with one of them being Confederation.
An excellent overview of Confederation which includes all of the provinces as well as how economic and political changes impacted ways of life. Site also includes a gallery which contains maps and pictures.
A detailed description outlining French and English as Canada’s official languages dating back to Confederation.
A research lesson plan on Confederation for teachers.
5.3.2 Critically assess the changes that occurred in Canada immediately following Confederation
This site takes you through the background and building of the CPR.
Critical Thinking Challenge using multiple perspectives on the building of the CPR.
A video clip about Confederation.
A video clip outlining the history of the treatment of Aboriginal Peoples from past to present.
A video clip outlining how the Scots contributed to the building of the railway - connection to the outcome 5.2.6
A video clip explaining how the building of Canada’s national railway affected the development of Canada.
Explains the importance of the railways to Canada.
Discusses John A Macdonald and confederation. Make sure to click on the audio icons for more information.
Words to Gordon Lightfoot's Canadian Railroad Trilogy
5.3.3 Critically assess how the Famous Five brought about change in Canada
An excellent multimedia resource from Alberta Heritage on the lives and achievements of the Famous Five. Quickly gives information about the who, what, when, and why of the group. Briefly identifies what they did to change Canadian laws.
Great information on the Famous Five. Don’t forget to use the Student Zone for pictures, video clips, etc. This site contains teacher and student sections. The teacher section contains lesson plans, while the student section contains audio and video clips, photo gallery, and readings and quotations.
5.3.4 Critically assess how economic booms and crashes affected ways of life in Canada
Here you will find personal recollections and photographs of Ray Cooley's boyhood in Chinook, Alberta , Canada during the Great Depression of the 1930's. This homepage will inform you of the effects the depression had on Canada and its people.
Here you will find personal recollections and photographs of Ray Cooley's boyhood in Chinook, Alberta, Canada during the Great Depression of the 1930's. This homepage will inform you of the effects The depression had on Canada and its people.
5.3.5 Critically assess how historical events shaped collective identity in the Canadian context
Watch clips from CBC archives on the flag debate, see the historical timeline and read about the debate that split the nation.
The story of Joan O'Malley who sewed the first Canadian Flag along with other flag information.
Video and Synopsis about deciding on the Canadian Flag.
View submitted flag designs that give reasons for the symbols on the drawings.
Outlines what caused the creation of UN Peacekeeping Force, Pearson’s role and Canada ’s history as a peacekeeper
5.S.9 Develop skills of media literacy
Glenbow Museum site. Contains good information and activities on NWMP, railway, plus many other topics. Also available in French.
6.1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of democracy
Although this is actually a lesson plan for teaching democracy, it is worded and structured in such a way that it would be very useful for students to use as a resourcefor learning about the principles of democracy.
6.1.3 Analyze how the democratic ideals of equity and fairness have influenced legislation in Canada over time
Be sure to follow the links both forward and back from this starting page to gather all of the available information on the topic of what is an electorate and who has (and had) the right to vote. This government sponsored site provides information at a reading level appropriate for grade 6 research.
Though the language level of this document may prove quite challenging to students, it provides an excellent insight into theperspective of the aboriginalpeoples ofCanada with regard to the political system and its fairness to them as a people.
On this page there are a number of excellent resources on changes in Canadian policy with regard to fairness and equity inthe election process.The featureThis article is a video clip of Prime Minister Diefenbakerbeing awarded a ceremonial headdress for his role in getting first nations people the right to vote. But at the bottom of the page are links to the Nellie McClung story on women's suffrage, an article about Quebec women's right to vote and the question.
This article speaks about the struggle of First Nations People with regard to representation in Canadian politics. It features the story of the first "Status Indian" person elected to Parliament and later appointed to the Senate.
This site, provided as course material by the University of Victoria, outlines some of the significantchanges in policy towards First Nations People from 1670 to 1986, including rights to vote and own property.
6.1.4 Analyze the structure and functions of local governments in Alberta
The language used on this page is quite formal and may be challenging to some students, but the site, provided by the Government of Alberta, outlines the roles, purposes and structure of municipalities in Alberta. It defines three different types of municipalities found in Alberta, and even links to detailed information about specific municipalities in the province so that students could easily contact their representatives to find out information or engage in social action projects.
6.1.5 Analyze the structure and functions of Alberta’s provincial government
Though this site does contain asignificant amount of advertising,about.com offersvisitors well organized information on a wide range of topics including the structure and function ofprovincial andfederal governments. The language levelmay prove challenging for some students, but is of a reasonable level for grade 6 research purposes.
6.2.1 Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society
The siteprovides information about the way the Iroquois Nation is structured, the member nations, and the traditional territory for each nation. It also has a number of links to additional information at the bottom of the page, including a telling of the Iroquois Creation Storythat reveals some important beliefs and values of the Iroquois people. The language is a bit formal, but it is a useful source of information.
This website reveals many of the beliefs, values, traditions and customs of each of the Six Nations as well as some information about their history and their role in the Confederacy.
While this site talks quite a bit about the link between the democracy of the Iroquois Confederacy and the United States Constitution, it also spends a good deal of its time on the beliefs and values of the Iroquois peoples and how those values influenced the type of government they developed. To get to the information on the Iroquois value system, skip down two sections to the heading "The First United Nations".
6.2.2 Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies
In relatively simple language this site identifies the unique factors thatmade the Ancient Athenian Democracy unusual. It explains what constituted a citizen of the state,how decisions were made, howofficials were chosen, the role ofcitizens inthe governmentand what difficulties direct democracy of this type posed.
6.2.3 Analyze the structure and functions of the democratic system in ancient Athens
This site provides an explanation of Athenian democracy at a simplified level suitable for students with lower reading levels. It covers some of the most important aspects of direct democracy and how representatives were chosen for the council of 500.
In relatively simple language this site identifies the unique factors thatmade the Ancient Athenian Democracy unusual. It explains what constituted a citizen of the state,how decisions were made, howofficials were chosen, the role ofcitizens inthe governmentand what difficulties direct democracy of this type posed.
This site provides a relatively brief look at the structure ofAtheniandemocracy. the author of the site identifiessome ofdirect democracy'sstrengths and weaknesses. The page also identifies some ofthe valuesheld by the people of Athens that led to the development of their particular version of democracy.
6.2.4 Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy
This relatively brief, hyperlinked document provides some basic background on the Iroquois Confederacy. Individual pages are manageable reading segments and hyperlinks lead to more information on related topics. The main focus of this site is the formation of the Confederacy.
This site provides a clear and easy to follow outline of the political and decision making structure of the Iroquois Confederacy in the section called government. It also provides background on some of the beliefs and values held by these people. The language level, though relatively formal, is reasonable for grade 6 level.
This site contains the Constitution of the Iroquois Nations. It lays out how the culture is organized, how its government is structured and how decisions are made. The language level is a bit high for grade 6 and may require some decoding andstudent interpretation, but excellent information.
This site is an excellent collection of images and brief information pieces about the history and structure of the Iroquois Confederacy and its participatory democracy system. The hyperlinked nature may prove confusing to some, but the site contains a significant amount of important background and history on these people.
6.S.2 Develop skills of historical thinking
Excellentinteractive resources for coming to understand the four major aspects of historical thinking. More appropriate as ateacher resource, though it may be beneficial for students in divisions 3 and 4. The site provides four interactive activities for learners to explore that help to clarify what it means to think historically.
6.S.3 Develop skills of historical thinking
An excellent resource forhelping students understand what it means to think geographically. Thisresourceprovidesguiding questions and strategies for going about thinking about events and situations in a way that takes into account the geographic factors that contributeits being.
6.S.3 Develop skills of media literacy
General Sites
In addition to the sites identified on this page, it is recommended that you visit this site of collected links.
- Museum of Civilization (Eng. & Fre.)
A must see site to visit and explore! Includes resources, virtual tours, educational ideas and more.
- Virtual Museum of Canada (Eng. & Fre.)
Another must see site. Over 130 virtual exhibits, a teacher’s centre and more.
- Early Canadiana OnLine (Eng. & Fre.)
"Early Canadiana Online is a digital library containing 2,247,202 pages in 13,948 volumes. The library consists of several collections, each with a particular scope and focus. New material is added constantly. Some collections are accessible to everyone. Others are restricted to members."
The Historical Atlas of Canada was published in English and French versions, the last volume in 1993. The Historical Atlas of Canada Online Learning Project, a work in progress, is intended to make the maps and data generated for the Atlas available to a wider audience by re-designing them for the Internet.
"ArchiviaNet is an automated research tool that allows you to access a vast amount of information from various databases..."
"Travel through Canadian history and heritage, as fascinating and diverse as the land and peoples who forged it." Huge number of links.
Large metasite of Canadian history links.
Another great collection of sites.
- Canadian Heroes in Fact and Fiction (Eng. & Fre.)
This web site explores themes that characterize some Canadian heroes
7.1 Towards Confederation
- Canadian Confederation. National Library of Canada (Eng. & Fre.)
Includes teacher support resources, documents, images, etc. Also relevant for 7.2 Following Confederation: Canadian Expansions "Canada and the United States share the world's longest undefended border. The two countries share much common heritage but are very different in many ways. While the United States was forged by two wars, Canada developed through constitutional evolution. In this project, through the use of the Internet and the World Wide Web, we bring into focus the influence of the American Civil War on the achievement of Canadian Confederation. This web site provides a site index and search page."
- Confederation for Kids (Eng. & Fre.)
One of the subdivisions of the previous site – indicated as suitable for children 9-13. Several subtopics accessible. "Before Confederation, Britain ruled some colonies in what is now Canada. The Confederation website is the story of how those colonies came together to become Canada, and how Canada has grown since then."
- Canada – A People’s History (Eng. & Fre.)
Companion site to CBC TV series of the same name. There are 17 episodes in the series. Enter 'Explore the Episodes' box to choose the one you want to look at. Each "exploration" provides significant support resources. Also relevant for 7.2 Following Confederation: Canadian Expansions.
"This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Built around the Government Documents collection of the Early Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with links to primary source texts." Key links to Constitutional History, Aboriginal Treaties and Relations and Pioneers and Immigrants, Teacher Resources, etc. Also relevant for 7.2 Following Confederation: Canadian Expansions.
2 accessible sections –The Founders, and the Settlers . "Note: These chapter pages from the History of Canada Online (HCO) are for PREVIEW only. They do not link to HCO Premium content."
7.1.1 Appreciate the influence of diverse Aboriginal, French and British peoples on events leading to Confederation.
- First Nations at the Time of New France (Eng. & Fre.)
Concise information on the Inuit, Northern Algonquians, Southern Algonquians , Northeastern Iroquoians, Southeastern Indian Peoples, and Plains Indians. When in a specific section, by choosing the "contact" link at the top, you will find brief information about first contact between Europeans and the specific group.
Part of University of Calgary site – The Applied History Research Group Multimedia History Tutorials - many components worth looking at. This page looks specifically at contact with Aboriginals in Southern Alberta.
A meta site of links, part of EdSelect site. This site links with a variety of Canadian content site including information regarding to people, wars, battle on the Plains of Abraham, etc. Some good links to role plays for students.
From the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
7.1.3 Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada
A collection of aboriginal quotes supporting a Humanities approach to writing/response.
"This site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company."
Company’s history and education support site. Includes a timeline and "Young Explorers" sections.
Site contains information on B.C. First Nations. History, European contact, and confederation to present. Good visuals. Videos, small to view but interesting depictions of way of life.
Trinlingual site (French, English, Blackfoot) - interactive and highly visual. Provides insight into the culture and history of Blackfoot – how the group lived with the land, with others, how they used the the bison, traditional stories, etc.
Good Grade 7 level of explanation of the potlatch that provides visuals, links for supplementary information, teacher’s section and activities.
Critical Question: Decide where would have been a better place for a woman to live: New France or a Huron Community. By Dave Harvey and Tracy Richards.
7.1.6 Critically assess how political, economic and military events contributed to the foundations of Canada
This American website contains brief descriptions of several of the "battles" of the War of 1812. Provides more information to that found on the learnalberta.ca website. Each point also includes a picture or map.
- War of 1812 (Eng. & Fre.)
This site was produced as a companion to Galafilms four part documentary film production on the 1812 conflict. Contains six sub-sections: Introduction, People and Stories, Events and Locations, Background and Ideas, Exploration and Quiz, or Image Gallery and Catalogues "The site is intended for students, teachers and anybody interested in this fascinating period of North American history."
"Using digital formats ofprimary source documents students complete a WebQuest will give them an opportunity to examine how various people of the time were affected by the new economic, political, and social demands of the period following the War of 1812. Site includes activities which help students distinguish between primary and secondary source documents."
Part of Houghton Mifflin Publishers site - need to register to access site.
A game/role play where you assume the role of an immigrant farmer to Upper Canada and have to make choices to be successful. Fairly easy to do but the choices of explanations when both correct and incorrect choices are made.
7.2.1 Recognize the positive and negative aspects of immigration and migration
Good for basic immigration info. Many links to other websites dealing with immigration and migration.
"This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Built around the Government Documents collection of the Early Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with links to primary source texts."
Part of Archives in the Classroom Alberta, interactive site. Basic in nature. Students will enjoy traveling through the train station and trunks in order to collect information about immigration.
Simple in format and content, his is a good site for information and related activities dealing with many groups and their immigration in Canada. Lends itself to a projected utilization.
- Germany – Canada Migration – (Eng., Fre. & Ger.)
"The following exhibition is the result of collaboration between several schools and museums in Germany and Canada, with both public and private sector support. The thematic components contained in the exhibition were chosen by the participating organizations and are by no means intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the area of migration between Germany and Canada."
7.2.4 Critically assess the role, contributions and influence of the Red River Metis on the development of Western Canada
Site includes history of the Red River Métis and Louis Riel, food, clothing, art, photos, women’s involvement, and much, much more. Excellent for information. There are links to other Métis information sites from libraries and museums. Only available in English.
This is an informational site created by the Alberta Métis Historical Society. It has interesting information about the Métis people, links to sites about battles cultural history, pinnacle people and events, some poor quality videos, but excellent photos. Well worth a visit!
From a Little History.com. This unique assortment of eight files begin with the "Wild West" in 1874 and end with predictions for the future in the "2010 Life in the Future" file. Also includes background information regarding the situation before and during the NW Rebellion.
Includes information on the Métis Culture, including language lessons, recipes, culture, biographies, historical maps, and much more.
A database of materials held by the University of Saskatchewan Libraries and the University Archives. 1885 resistance, data base, time line explanation of event, key players in event, firsthand account of the Advances of the 7th Fusiliers of London to aid in the suppression of the North West Rebellion of 1885 by Alexander Campbell, etc.
7.2.5 Evaluate the impact of Confederation and subsequent immigration on Canada from 1867 to World war I
Part of University of Calgary site – The Applied History Research GroupMultimedia History Tutorials.
A National Historic Site, pier 21 was the prime entry point for immigrants from 1928-1971. Of particular interest are the Resources Section and the Pier 21 stories.
Extensive site focusing on the themes of Anticipation, Contact and Accommodation. Has potential applications to other outcomes also.
7.2.7 Critically assess the impact of urbanization and technology on individual and collective identities in Canada
A web quest in which students are assigned the role of someone living in Ontario at the turn of the twentieth century and looking more closely at the impact of industrialization on the lives of the people of Ontario.
Contains historic photos and accounts of life in Western Canada, talks about the Mounties, homesteading, life on the farm; all with the use of personal stories, diary entries and memoirs; "samples of Western Canadian history." This unique assortment of eight files begin with the "Wild West" in 1874 and end with predictions for the future in the "2010 Life in the Future" file."
General Sites
Some interesting thoughtful statements and quotes about worldview. Has some religious overtones.
This site has many, many links. It will connect you to pretty much any topic you can think of. I would enter it only if I had lots of time, or a specific topic in mind.
Lots and lots of links to numerous other sites. It is worth exploring.
8.1.1 Appreciate the roles of time and geographic location in shaping a society’s worldview
Overview site with lots of hyperlinks, perhaps a good starting point.
Needs a viewer which is available on site. Primary source maps from the 1600s.
8.1.5 Analyze the effects of cultural isolation during the Edo period
Gives short summaries on a variety of topics covering the historical periods up to the Edo period
A plethora of links about Japanese history.
A virtual tour of the City of Edo with traditional pictures and explanations.
8.1.6 Analyze the effects that rapid adaptation had on traditionally isolated Japan during the Meiji period
A site that takes the visitor on a journey (with a guide) to discover the Meiji Period of Japanese History. Be sure to click on the menu at the bottom to see the other choices.
This is a very attractive site with some good information about the Meiji era of Japanese history.
8.2.1 Appreciate how Renaissance Europe formed the basis for the worldview of the western world
This site allows students to explore various aspects of the Renaissance through two portals. Teachers also have a portal at the bottom. The first page, however, is difficult to read due to the background.
A PBS site that is based on a PBS series, but has some good info and links to various aspects like art, architecture, politics, science, etc.
This is an interactive educational web site. Travel 500 years into the past to discover many Renaissance innovations revealed through the Allentown Museum's Samuel H. Kress Collection of European art. There are also middle school lesson plans. Very fun. Kids will love this.
A ThinkQuest exploration of Leonardo and his work. It has three different levels of exploration; beginner, intermediate and advanced
8.2.2 Demonstrate a willingness to consider differing beliefs, values and worldviews
This is an excellent site for an inquiry at the beginning of the unit. It has all kinds of information on the Black Death and its effects on various aspects of the Renaissance world.
8.2.3 Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context
This site goes through lots of aspects of trade in Renaissance times. Visually appealing and easy to navigate. Something for lots of different interests including a sailing simulator.
8.2.4 Critically examine the factors that shaped the worldview evolving in western Europe during the Renaissance
This is an interactive guide for students to explore the Renaissance, especially in Italy . Sections include: Out of the Middle Ages; Exploration and Trade; Printing and Thinking; Symmetry, Shape and Size; and Focus on Florence . Check out “Become a Spice Trader.”
Lots of directions involved in this website. Students can click on various categories of personalities including musicians, sculptors, artists, scholars, scientists, architects, etc.
Information on Renaissance women.
This Think Quest project deals with a great number of topics that have to do with the Renaissance.
8.3.1 Appreciate how a society’s worldview influences its choices, decisions and interactions with others
The worldview is exemplified through laws, courts, and punishments.
This site is intended mainly to give information on Nahua (Aztec) religion and spirituality as it was in the past. Insights on Aztec worldview.
8.3.2 Appreciate how Aztec and Spanish identities and worldviews were impacted by intercultural contact
Some good information on Spanish interaction with the Aztec, better as background for teacher than student.
8.3.4 Critically assess how the Aztecs were affected by the Spanish worldview
Information is categorized into various topics, for example Technology, Geography, History, Economy, etc. Some topics have more information than others, but it is a good overview of Aztec civilization. There are also links to various other sites within the subsections.
This site has detailed information about twenty-four Aztec deities. It includes illustrations making it a little more kid friendly.
Some good information on Spanish interaction with the Aztec, better as background for teacher than student.
Information about Spanish worldview in the context of its relationship to other areas of the world, especially Mexico. Lots of primary source images as well as translations.
Background information on Cortes.
Information on the Aztec market complete with information on units of measure. There are also questions on the bottom of the page based on the reading.
An overview of Aztec history to begin with. A timeline follows with various links mainly to art history sites, but also information sites.
This is lots of information on Aztec society that is in kid friendly language. It is not divided into subheadings, but the information is quite comprehensive.
Relatively good, brief overview of the Aztec culture/civilization with a few links and resources. Good introductory site.
Good introduction to Aztec culture with links – click on the Aztec link in the “Origins of Mexico” section.
This site is intended mainly to give information on Nahua (Aztec) religion and spirituality as it was in the past. Insight on Aztec worldview.
9.1. Appreciate the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on rights and governance in Canada
A site that guides you through section by sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You can also order free copies of the guide for your class.
Examines the past 100 years of human rights in Canada. Contains excellent lesson plans, interactive maps, background material, case studies, and anecdotal information. Be sure to check out the Teacher's Guide Section.
Unit I of this web site, Getting the Vote, focuses on the issue of youth voting in Canada and tries to provide an historical explanation for the importance of voting. It raises serious questions about the future of democracy in which young people are not participating in such a basic democratic activity as voting. Unit II, Governance in Canada, It describes how the ruling party exercises its power through the prime minister and Cabinet, and how decision making is affected by lobbying, the media and the Internet. It deals with issues such as whether or not our current system of electing members of Parliament is fair and what happens when things go wrong.
9.1.3 Appreciate how emerging issues impact quality of life, citizenship and identity in Canada
This map shows the overall quality of life, representing the combined attributes of the physical, social and economic environments. Twelve domains and their respective indicators are used to assess the important aspects of quality of life.
A description of recent accomplishments by the Canadian government quality of life for Aboriginal people.
9.1.4 Examine the structure of Canada’s federal political system
This section of the Canada e-Book uses sound, images, tables, graphs and both analytical and descriptive text to look at theState and legal system. Be sure to check out the tabs to explore all the options.
This website provides information on Canada’s Federal Political system.
You will find basic information on every federally registered political party in Canada whether they currently hold seats in the House of Commons or not.
9.1.5 Analyze the role that citizens and organizations play in Canada's justice system
Students work through court cases, read evidence and make a ruling. All cases are related to students.
Some background information is given here as well as the purpose of the YCJA is mentioned. "... keeping youth out of the courts and out of custody."
This is a thorough examination of Canada’s youth criminal justice system - this is an entire project, completewith links that deal with the YCJA. This site includes three parts: Get Familiar, Raise Your Voice and Be the Change. Resources and assessments are included.
9.1.6 Assess, critically, the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on the legislative process in Canada
This website contains the actual Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This website is for teachers. It contains lesson plans and ideas for teaching the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
9.1.8 Assess, critically how legislative processes attempt to address emerging questions and issues
This site strongly takes a position on monitoring immigration policies and reducing the amount of immigration into Canada. This is mainly based on economic reasons, although some humanitarian reasons are discussed. “The blunt truth is that a small minority of Canadians is dictating Canada's immigration policies.”
Background Information onthe changes in immigration policies that occur between 1960 and 1976.
The Web site contains a summary of the federal-provincial/territorial immigration partnerships in 2006. Scroll down to view text and a summary chart. Click on menu items to access related links.
The Web site contains information about requirements for people wishing to immigrate to Canada.
The Web site contains information on agencies responsible for immigration to Canada since WWII. The evolution of polices is described, as well as the changing nature of immigration in Canada.
(Country Profiles) The Web site contains an immigration profile of Canada that examines recent immigration trends and legislation, current and future trends, and considers important questions. A list of sources is listed at the end of the profile.
The Web site contains the text of the Canada–Quebec Accord, an immigration agreement between Canada and Quebec. This accord has its criteria for evaluating immigrants wishing to settle temporarily or permanently in Quebec.
The Web site contains an excerpt from the 2004–2005 annual report of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. The excerpt examines the changing nature of the composition of Canada’s population and provides graphs and charts related to immigration.
The Web site contains an article that attempts to examine the economic rationale for immigration and the economic impacts of immigrants to Canada.
The Web site contains a time line of Canadian immigration policy. Teacher lesson plans are provided in the “Teacher Zone.”
Contains information on Canada’s immigration policy.
Government Website: The Web site contains links to resources related to federal citizenship and immigration laws and policies.
This website describes a variety of reasons why someone would want to immigrate to Canada.
9.2.2 Appreciate the relationship between consumerism and quality of life
This is an interesting article or “a conversation with a precocious 12 year old” about scarcity and happiness, which could be easily adapted in to a class discussion or a type of reader’s theatre about consumerism and quality of life. Focuses on values and attitudes.
9.2.3 Appreciate the impact of government decision making on quality of life
The first web site gives exact definitions of a market economy such as systems of markets and prices and motivation of self-interest. The link prior to this site partly looks at how the U.S. Constitution supports those characteristics by reading relevant portions of the Constitution, and matching these provisions with the six characteristics of a market economy. This relates to 9.2.1 – values underlying economic decision making in the U.S.
9.2.4 Compare and contrast the principles and practices of market and mixed economies
This website looks at why and when a government intervenes in a market economy. It looks at public goods, external costs, external benefits and redistributing income.
A very short (/section – under “mixed economic systems”) paragraph listing some similarities in how the government of the US and Canada both intervene in the market economy.
This is an excellent site on what economics are, the economic problem (scarcity) and how the economic problem is solved. All from the US perspective.
“What happens to the price of a product when it is scarce but in demand?” A quick look at scarcity and how it affects pricing in a market economy. This is a brief introduction to how the US answers the basic economic question of scarcity.
9.2.5 Assess, critically, the relationship between consumerism and quality of life in Canada and the United States
A good website for background information/statistics about indicators of quality of life. Deals with health, education, freedom, social well-being and so on. Charts included
This websites talks about the effects of consumerism on quality of life – specifically environmental issues and “the more that is produced and the more that is purchased the more we have progress and prosperity”.
“Do advertisements influence or reflect teenage culture?” is the essential question in this website. This three week unit (which could be modified to suit the curriculum objectives) is geared towards grade 9 students and explores how marketing impacts their lives and how they consume.
9.2.6 Assess, critically, the interrelationship between political decisions and economic systems
This website compares the liberal party ideals with the Conservative Party ideals. A chart is included that compares the position each party would take - for example, on the death penalty, gun control, health care, immigration policies and more.
General Sites
Provides an excellent background and introduction to the Unit. This resource promotes a greater understanding of globalization. The home page helps define what globalization is, it provides related news links on either side of the page. Click on Issue Briefs which helps explain the fundamental issues and current controversies related to globalization.
1.1 Acknowledge and appreciate the existence of alternative viewpoints in a globalizing world.
Up-to-date statistical data on every country in the world. Current to three days. Excellent for demographic comparisons of all kinds.
Satirical video clips of Mercer’s best moments.
1.2 Appreciate why peoples in Canada and other locations strive to promote their cultures, languages and identities in a globalizing world
The latest in preparations and organization for the Olympics Games. Focus on cultural aspects.
Contains an excellent and readable biography of the Poet Pauline Johnson and her struggle to maintain her identity.
1.3 Appreciate how the forces of globalization shape, and are shaped by, identities and cultures
Up-to-date statistical data on every country in the world. Current to three days. Excellent for demographic comparisons of all kinds.
The Right Honorable Beverley McLachlin, gives her view point on globalization, Identity and Citizenship.
Interesting site showcasing isolated communities of various types nestled within larger European nations.
Recounting his story of shooting an elephant in British Burma during the colonial era, Orwell provides insight into the real nature of imperialism.
1.4 Explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities
Interesting site showcasing isolated communities of various types nestled within larger European nations.
The Right Honorable Beverley McLachlin, gives her view point on globalization, Identity and Citizenship.
1.5 Explore understandings and dimensions of globalization
This website gives a historical view on where globalization has come from. It has two flash media presentations that shows globalization in a historical view.
With the preservation of Canadian natural heritage as its primary goal, this focuses on the actions Greenpeace has taken and the impact on Canada.
1.6 Examine the impact of media and communications technology on diversity
This website has a flash presentation on the history of television and its impact globally.
An interactive site for students to learn about the impact globalization on various countries as well as how government decisions affect other nations.
Contains an excellent and readable biography of the Poet Pauline Johnson and her struggle to maintain her identity.
1.7 Analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures
This website has a flash presentation on the history of television and its impact globally.
An interactive site for students to learn about the impact globalization on various countries as well as how government decisions affect other nations.
Contains an excellent and readable biography of the poet Pauline Johnson and her struggle to maintain her identity.
Satirical video clips of Mercer’s best moments.
Numerous examples of Indian women as self employed success stories. moments.
1.8 Examine challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures
This website has a flash presentation on the history of television and its impact globally.
Contains an excellent and readable biography of the Poet Pauline Johnson and her struggle to maintain her identity.
Independent media sources explore a worldwide perspective allowing students to compare and analyze from differing viewpoints.
Information on Canada ’s various efforts overseas and give chance to assess their efficacy.
The conflict in Rwanda with viewpoints from both sides.
Excellent on a variety of topics including language, cultural identity etc.
Promotes the topics on the television show so staying aware is an asset.
2.7 Explore the foundations of historical globalization (rise of capitalism, industrialization, imperialism, Eurocentrism)
This site contains a number of video’s. Video number 19 explains how the industrial revolution was a global process, not just a European or American story.
An interactive site for students to learn about the impact globalization on various countries as well as how government decisions affect other nations.
2.9 Examine multiple perspectives on the political, economic and social impacts of historical globalization and imperialism
This site has a number of video’s. Video number 15 addresses the question: What is globalization and when did it begin?
3.8 Evaluate actions and policies associated with globalization that impact the environment
This website looks at risks and opportunities of globalization and the sustainability of the environment. The site includes a number of links and case studies.
3.9 Analyze multiple perspectives on sustainability and prosperity in a globalizing world
This website deals with the pros and cons of globalization in regards to economies and trade.
4.2 Recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life
This site comes from Amnesty international and it deals with the world’s economy and human rights and how they are connected. It gives specific case study examples.
4.6 Analyze impacts of globalization on women
Canadian website that deals with globalization, specifically, clothing, food and migration. The site also provides an in depth look at women and globalization, a glossary of terms and an online globalization quiz.
Related Issue 1: Should nation be the foundation of Identity
1.1 Appreciate that understanding of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve (I,C)
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
1.2 Appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world (I, TCC, GC)
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
Related Issue 2: To What extent should national interest be pursued?
2.1 Appreciate that nations and states pursue nation interest
The homepage for the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada. Teachers may want to consider using the sections on Canada’s foreign policy and Canada in the World as openers when addressing outcomes 2.1, 2.5.
This is the homepage for CSIS: The Canadian Security and Intelligence Service . Teachers may want to pay particular attention to the section that lists CSIS’ Priority areas when introducing outcomes 2.1, and 2.5
2.2 Appreciate that the pursuit of national interest has positive and negative consequences
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
2.3 Appreciate multiple perspectives related to the pursuit of national interest (TCC, PADM)
This is a website by an organization called UNI Canada which provides a Francophone perspective on a unified Canada.
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
2.4 Explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest
The infamous clip of Pierre Trudeau’s “Just Watch Me” clip. The FLQ Crisis and Canadian/Quebequois nationalism.
2.5 Explore the relationship between nationalism and the pursuit of national interest
The homepage for the Department of Foreign Affairs Canada. Teachers may want to consider using the sections on Canada ’s foreign policy and Canada in the World as openers when addressing outcomes 2.1, 2.5.
This is the homepage for CSIS: The Canadian Security and Intelligence Service . Teachers may want to pay particular attention to the section that lists CSIS’ Priority areas when introducing outcomes 2.1, and 2.5
A detailed site that provides extensive background information, in student friendly language, about the Treaty of Versailles.
A site that has the actual contents of the Treaty of Versailles divided into 15 sections. Teachers may consider this site as an opportunity for students to work with the language and feeling of a primary document.
A splendid collection of primary documents from the interwar period of 1919-1939. Teachers could select various documents that allow students to see how nations were attempting to maintain peace and shape foreign policies during this time in history.
2.7 Analyze nationalism and ultranationalism during times of conflict (causes of the First and Second World Wars, examples of nationalism and ultranationalism from the First and Second World Wars, ultranationalism in Japan, internments in Canada, conscription crises)
Parks Canada site about the role of Canada’s Prime Ministers during the conscription crises of WWI and WWII. An excellent summary of the causes of WWI . Great introduction to or summary of this information.
This is a page from a site called First World War.com which is an excellent resource for all manner of information about WWI. This particular page focuses on the causes of WWI.
Another good resource about the causes of WWI. Easy to read and student friendly.
This site explores expressions of nationalism in all the main participants in WWI. Student friendly.
This is a collection of WWI propaganda posters which is entitled “Images of Nationalism”. A good source of visual text for a discussion of how governments build a sense of nationalism and ultra nationalism in its people.
Summary of the causes of WWII.
A tremendous list of resources concerning the causes of WWII.
A collection of links concerning the Japanese actions during the massacre in Nanking, China.
This web portal reveals the consequences of allowing ultranationalism to lead to genocide and other crimes of war.
Information about the internment of Ukrainian Canadians 1914-1920. Contains audio visual links, images of Internment camps, examples of requests for redress.
A short web quest outline by CBC Archives concerning the internment of Ukrainian Canadians in Canada.
CBC Archives material concerning the internment of Japanese Canadians: 10 television clips and 14 radio clips.
2.8 Analyze ultranationalism as a cause of genocide (the Holocaust, 1932 – 1933 famine in Ukraine, contemporary examples)
This site has a translation of a primary document which outlines orders about how to deal with the Soviet “Grain Problem”. Relates to the 1932-33 famine in the Ukraine.
This is a site that has quotes from survivors of the Ukrainian famine as well as a wealth of other information about this chapter in history.
Examples of art from the time period of the Ukrainian famine. Powerful images that teachers could use to spark discussion about the impacts of genocide.
PBS Frontline program and resources on the Rwandan Genocide.
Human Rights Watch Rwandan Genocide Watch. “Leave None to Tell the Story” – Detailed information about all of the aspects of Rwandan Genocide.
2.9 Analyze impacts of the pursuit of national self-determination (successor states; decolonization; Quebecois nationalism and sovereignty movement; First Nations, Métis and Inuit self-government; contemporary examples)
The main UN site on decolonization: historical and contemporary.
A chronology of decolonization efforts from 1917 to 1970.
The Canadian Government’s official policy position on Aboriginal self government.
This portal contains links to documents about self government and self determination for Canada’s First nations. Interesting fact sheets which give a First Nations Perspective into many contemporary issues that students may have questions about.
Israel and Palestine: A Brief History
An ABC news outline of the Arab Israeli conflict. Video clips, maps, testimonials.
A CBC in-depth site about the Aboriginal Organizations in Canada.
Related Issue 3: To what extent should internationalism be pursued?
3.4 Analyze the motives of nation and state involvement or non-involvement in international affairs (economic stability, self-determination, peace, security, humanitarianism)
This is the main website for UN peacekeeping operations around the globe. There are sections of primary documents such as the “Capstone” Document which is a guide to UN Peacekeeping Operations, a section on current missions, past missions, and more.
CBC News In Depth site about the history of Canadian Peacekeeping Operations. It is a good gateway into the study of Canada’s role in international peacekeeping.
A site created by a Canadian peacekeeping veteran that provides stories from actual peacekeepers and other useful information about life as a peacekeeper.
The United States Democratic view of Progressive internationalism in light of security issues.
Writings on Liberal Internationalism as it relates to peace and war. Talks about motives, relationship to imperialism, appeasement issues, morality, etc.
A helpful definition, modern idea of internationalism, historical examples of internationalism, other links.
This is the report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty. Speaks about the responsibility to protect, that Heads of State and government should embrace the responsibility to protect,collective action against genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity and specific information on crisis in Myanmar, NATO partners in Afghanistan.
This site includes information the Center which trains those who serve in conflict zones. It explains who they are, what they do, their international role, as well as current news.
This site speaks about Canada’s role internationally since the Cold War. Explains the stages of conflict and specific operations (past and present)
3.5 Explore understandings of internationalism
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
A site created by a Canadian peacekeeping veteran that provides stories from actual peacekeepers and other useful information about life as a peacekeeper.
The United States Democratic view of Progressive internationalism in light of security issues.
Writings on Liberal Internationalism as it relates to peace and war. Talks about motives, relationship to imperialism, appeasement issues, morality, etc.
A helpful definition, modern idea of internationalism, historical examples of internationalism, other links.
This is the report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty. Speaks about the responsibility to protect, that Heads of State and government should embrace the responsibility to protect,collective action against genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity and specific information on crisis in Myanmar, NATO partners in Afghanistan.
This site includes information the Center which trains those who serve in conflict zones. It explains who they are, what they do, their international role, as well as current news.
This site speaks about Canada’s role internationally since the Cold War. Explains the stages of conflict and specific operations (past and present)
3.6 Analyze how internationalism can be promoted through foreign police (multilateralism, supranationalism, peacekeeping, foreign aid, international law and agreements
The Historica site includes a variety of information on many subjects related to Canadian Nationalism including titles such as: Sovereignty, Free Trade, The Patriation of the Constitution and the Meech Lake Accord.
This is the main website for UN peacekeeping operations around the globe. There are sections of primary documents such as the “Capstone” Document which is a guide to UN Peacekeeping Operations, a section on current missions, past missions, and more.
CBC News In Depth site about the history of Canadian Peacekeeping Operations. It is a good gateway into the study of Canada’s role in international peacekeeping.
A site created by a Canadian peacekeeping veteran that provides stories from actual peacekeepers and other useful information about life as a peacekeeper.
The United States Democratic view of Progressive internationalism in light of security issues.
Writings on Liberal Internationalism as it relates to peace and war. Talks about motives, relationship to imperialism, appeasement issues, morality, etc.
A helpful definition, modern idea of internationalism, historical examples of internationalism, other links.
This is the report of the International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty. Speaks about the responsibility to protect, that Heads of State and government should embrace the responsibility to protect,collective action against genocide, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity and specific information on crisis in Myanmar, NATO partners in Afghanistan.
This site includes information the Center which trains those who serve in conflict zones. It explains who they are, what they do, their international role, as well as current news.
This site speaks about Canada’s role internationally since the Cold War. Explains the stages of conflict and specific operations (past and present)
3.7 Evaluate the extent to which selected organizations promote internationalism (United Nations, World Council of Indigenous Peoples, European Union, L’Organisation international de la Francophonie, Arctic Council, contemporary examples)
The World Council of Indigenous Peoples Declaration of Principles
The Arctic Council’s website which promotes the unity of Arctic nations. It has primary documents about founding principles, information about member states, and maps and photos of the arctic region.
Excellent homepage that includes missions, current news, speeches and their own TV channel.
This site includes general information about the United Nations such as member states, main bodies, events, news, Millennium Development Goals. It also includes more specific information such as the Iraq situation, the Middle East situation, terrorism issues, webcasts, renewing the UN, etc.
Includes overview of the organization, history of cooperation in Europe, treaties and law, facts and figures, members, travelling, future goals.
This is the main website for UN peacekeeping operations around the globe. There are sections of primary documents such as the “Capstone” Document which is a guide to UN Peacekeeping Operations, a section on current missions, past missions, and more.
CBC News In Depth - site about the history of Canadian Peacekeeping Operations. It is a good gateway into the study of Canada’s role in international peacekeeping.
This website is French only
3.8 Analyze impacts of the pursuit of internationalism in addressing contemporary global issues (conflict, poverty, debt, disease, environment, human rights)
This is the main website for UN peacekeeping operations around the globe. There are sections of primary documents such as the “Capstone” Document which is a guide to UN Peacekeeping Operations, a section on current missions, past missions, and more.
3.9 Evaluate the extent to which nationalism must be sacrificed in the interest of internationalism
A website promoting the concept of a united North America under one common government.
Related Issue 4: To what extent should individuals and groups in Canada embrace a national identity? General Outcome: Students will assess strategies for negotiating the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context.
4.1 Appreciate historical and contemporary attempts to develop a national identity
This site provides a historical look at seeking a Canadian Identity. It looks at figures such as Wilfred Laurier (Canadian Nationalist) and Henri Bourassa (French Nationalist). As well it looks at earlier 20th Century World events and the role that Canada played in these.
This website project contains information on Canadian Identity. It provides information on people and events (historical and contemporary) important for the development of Canadian Identity.
4.2 Appreciate contrasting historical and contemporary narratives associated with national identity
The National Film Board provides this site for Aboriginal Canadian perspectives. The site contain documentaries that provide Aboriginal history and ideas about sovereignty as well as other documentaries
You Tube Clip—Justin Trudeau discusses his father’s ideas about nationalism and Quebec nationalism, and nationalism itself.
The most interesting part of this site is the links to many scholars’ definitions of nationalism. A great intro to point of view and perspective on this topic. There are also many other resources such as links to terrorism and nationalism sites and so on.
4.3 Respect the views of others on alternative visions of national identity
Here is an interesting site. This is an alternative view on national identity and a challenge to Canadian Identity. The site is an article attempting to make arguments to support the creation of a single North American Identity. It says that Canadians and Americans share many cultural characteristics (even though governance issues bring differences – i.e. universal health care). It even makes the daring claim that Canadians are more like Americans than we might care to admit.
This site provides some CBC news reports on Aboriginal issues in Canada. In the article under Aboriginal History, there is discussion on how the Iroquois Federation was a model for Canadian and American systems of government and how it contributed to notions of rights, freedoms and limits to these rights and freedoms which exist in our country.
A website promoting the concept of a united North America under one common government.
4.4 Explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada
Site provides a number of quotes from Canadian personalities. Most of the personalities are people from the latter half of the twentieth century.
This site provides a somewhat pessimistic view of the Canadian Identity. Canada’s lack of identity is compared to the American philosophy of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The site makes the claim that when Canadians express anti-Americanism (i.e. the “I’m not an American) sentiments that “we condemn the rights of the individual.”
This is a website by an organization called UNI Canada which provides a Francophone perspective on a unified Canada.
You Tube clip—Pierre Trudeau talks about the idea that no Canadian province (ex: Quebec, needs special powers or recognition.)
4.5 Analyze methods used by individuals, groups and governments in Canada to promote a national identity (symbolism, mythology, institutions, government programs and initiatives)
This site provides the I AM CANADIAN commercial plus a transcript of the commercial. It touches on major themes of Canadian identity and in some ways could be considered symbolic of modern nationalism in Canada.
Provides information on the CRTC and looks at actions that it has undertaken. This site provides more in-depth information on the CRTC
Website on the Canadian Flag. Provides information on its meaning and creation.
Library and Archives Canada site with a specific section on Canadian Confederation. Includes Bio’s on the Fathers of Confederation, Maps, Political Cartoons and Background information on Confederation.
You Tube Clip—Justin Trudeau discusses his father’s ideas about nationalism and Quebec nationalism, and nationalism itself.
The most interesting part of this site are the links to many scholars’ definitions of nationalism. A great intro to point of view and perspective on this topic. There are also many other resources such as links to terrorism and nationalism sites and so on.
4.6 Examine historical perspectives of Canada as a nation (Louis LaFontaine and Robert Balwin, the Fathers of Confederation, First Nations treaties and the Indian Act, Métis and Inuit self-governance, Louis Riel, Sir Clifford Sifton, Henri Bourassa, French-Canadian nationalism, Pierre Trudeau, national Indian Brotherhood)
This site provides an article which discusses nationalism in general and in particular it discusses Quebec nationalism at various points in history.
Provides accounts from the perspective of Asian-Canadians. Looks at personal family history to see how it fits into the story of the identity of Canada.
Trudeau and his views on Canadian nationalism (federalism) and his efforts surrounding Canadian nationalism. It is important to note that Trudeau may not always have supported nationalism (favoring more of an internationalism) – these sentiments could be echoed by his son. See link
Library and Archives Canada site with a specific section on Canadian Confederation. Includes Bios on the Fathers of Confederation, Maps, Political Cartoons and Background information on Confederation.
A CBC in-depth site about the Aboriginal Organizations in Canada.
Site includes information on Métis self government, & Métis national council. It includes who the Métis are and what their history etc.
The infamous clip of Pierre Trudeau’s “Just Watch Me” clip. The FLQ Crisis and Canadian/Quebequois nationalism.
You Tube clip—Pierre Trudeau talks about the idea that no Canadian province (ex: Quebec, needs special powers or recognition.)
You Tube Clip—Justin Trudeau discusses his father’s ideas about nationalism and Quebec nationalism, and nationalism itself.
The most interesting part of this site are the links to many scholars’ definitions of nationalism. A great intro to point of view and perspective on this topic. There are also many other resources such as links to terrorism and nationalism sites and so on.
4.7 Evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with the promotion of Canadian national unity (Quebec sovereignty, federal-provincial-territorial relations, Aboriginal self-determination and land claims, bilingualism, multiculturalism)
This site provides an article which discusses Canadian identity prior to and after 1960. It suggests that 1960 was a turning point in Canadian identity from conservative and tradition-mind to more liberal and progressive-mind. It also addresses the idea of Quebec Nationalism.
This site provides a look at the historical development of French Nationalism in Canada. It identifies important moments in the development of this nationalism and challenges that it has faced.
- The following sites provide information for different separatist movements in Canada. Definitely challenges to national unity:
- http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/quebec.htm
- http://www.westcan.org/
- http://www.republicofalberta.com/
- http://www.freealberta.com/republic_of_alberta.html
- http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2003/07/01/nfld_separatists030701.html (Newfoundland Separatism)
- http://www.canadafreepress.com/2005/higgins063005.htm (Newfoundland Separatism)
- http://members.tripod.com/~cbla/ - more of a humorous web-site
- http://www2.parl.gc.ca/content/lop/researchpublications/962-e.htm parliamentary documents on Native self-government
Library and Archives Canada site with a specific section on Canadian Confederation. Includes Bio’s on the Fathers of Confederation, Maps, Political Cartoons and Background information on Confederation.
The infamous clip of Pierre Trudeau’s “Just Watch Me” clip. The FLQ Crisis and Canadian/Quebequois nationalism.
You Tube clip—Pierre Trudeau talks about the idea that no Canadian province (ex: Quebec, needs special powers or recognition.)
You Tube Clip—Justin Trudeau discusses his father’s ideas about nationalism and Quebec nationalism, and nationalism itself.
The most interesting part of this site are the links to many scholars’ definitions of nationalism. A great intro to point of view and perspective on this topic. There are also many other resources such as links to terrorism and nationalism sites and so on.
4.8 Evaluate various perspectives of future visions of Canada (pluralism, multination model, separatism, Aboriginal self-determination, global leadership, North American integration
The site provides some ideas on Canadian National Identity. It suggests that part of our identity is our lack of identity. As well, it provides lists of values that we hold to be important.
This site takes a look at the history of immigration in Canada and discusses Canada’s policy on multiculturalism. It discusses various opinions on multiculturalism and suggests trends in the ethnic and cultural make-up of Canada’s demographics.
Here is an interesting site. This is an alternative view on national identity and a challenge to Canadian Identity. The site is an article attempting to make arguments to support the creation of a single North American Identity. It says that Canadians and Americans share many cultural characteristics (even though governance issues bring differences – i.e. universal health care). It even makes the daring claim that Canadians are more like Americans than we might care to admit.
A website promoting the concept of a united North America under one common government.
You Tube clip—Pierre Trudeau talks about the idea that no Canadian province (ex: Quebec, needs special powers or recognition.)
You Tube Clip—Justin Trudeau discusses his father’s ideas about nationalism and Quebec nationalism, and nationalism itself.
The most interesting part of this site are the links to many scholars’ definitions of nationalism. A great intro to point of view and perspective on this topic. There are also many other resources such as links to terrorism and nationalism sites and so on.
4.9 Develop personal and collective visions of national identity
Interesting Blog on Canadian Identity. It provides a personal account of what is and is not Canadian. It celebrates that we lack a cohesive identity. A quote from the site sums up this perspective on Canadian identity. “When we say our identity is forged in negation, difference, and perhaps even the quest for identity, then we have what many others do not. Fluidity. We have seen what comes from old rules and old ways. Lots of conflict. Just as an identity can forge bonds it can also be the very source of heated internal conflict. Canada, on the other hand, can change its identity as the times change. Our differences are our strength.”