Cross - Curricular Activities. Each resource provides an engaging study of the country, climate, landscapes, language, cultures and traditions of its people. Plus a resource and skills list and student tracking sheet. 50+ activities and information cards. Skills in reading, creative writing, math, mapping, research and more. Teacher guide for planning and implementation included. 96 pages

Includes 8 Full Colour Posters: Citizenship, Senate, House of Commons, How A Law Is Made, The Canadian Parliamentary System, Municipal Government Services, Provincial Government Services, & Federal Government Services. Each poster includes a lesson on the back and follow-up worksheet. 8 lessons/24 worksheets. Size 17-inches x 22-inches.

How did the first peoples arrive in North America? What was the importance of corn, horses, reservations, masks to natives? What different kinds of shelters did natives use and how did these shelters meet the individual needs of each group? Using a variety of resources, students will learn about the life of Native Canadians through 40 research, geography, history and creative activities. Includes many opportunities for all students to demonstrate their learning success - by techaing the class a traditional Aboriginal game, acting out a legend, creating a stone print, writing a book of medicinal herbs, and much more. 60 pages.

Learn the alphabet with the plants and animals of the Northwest Coast. Featuring the work of 9 contributing artists. Soy based ink and water based protective coatingMade from paper sourced from sustainable forests. 24 pages; measures 6.5" x 6.5".

Sail the rivers and oceans with Raven and his friends. Animal Journey by Bella Bella artist, Ben Houstie. Measures 9.65” x 5.5” x 2.65”. Made from natural pine, non-toxic paints and coatings as well as soy-based inks. Packaged in a printed cardboard box.

Your students will be thrilled with this hands-on, experimental approach to learning about Canadian government. All students, no matter what their skill set, will have an active role in creating parties, choosing leaders and other important personnel including: campaign managers, creative directors, accountants, etc. Then the fun begins as the classroom is turned into an election campaign with posters, commercials, and debates. Students will gain a personal understanding of the meaning of citizenship, and will even have the opportunity to apply democracy to decisions in their own school. This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the curriculums for these provinces: British Columbia, Grade 5, Social Studies, Governance, C2 Describe Levels, Responsibilities and the Election of Government in Canada; Ontario, Grade 5, Canada & World Connections, Aspects of Citizenship & Government in Canada. 96 pages

Salish Sea Bingo game - fun for the whole family! Artwork by Salish artist Doug LaFortune. Includes 36 animal tiles and board for playing. Made from soy-based ink and water based protective coating on paper sourced from sustainable forests. Packaged in a cardboard box measuring 10″ x 9″ x 1.5″.

Activities will help students assess the impact of some key social, economic, and political factors, including social, economic, and/or political inequality, on various Canadians between 1850 and 1890 as well as on the creation and expansion of the Dominion of Canada. Using the historical inquiry process students will investigate perspectives of different groups on some significant events, developments, and/or Canadians issues that affected Canada and/or Canadians between 1850 and 1890. Understanding Historical Context students will describe various significant events, developments, and people in Canada between 1850 and 1890, and explain their impact. Developed to make history curriculum accessible to students at multiple skill levels and with various learning styles. The content covers key topics required for eighth grade history and supports the updated 2013 Ontario Curriculum: History Grade 8. Topics are presented in a clear, concise manner, which makes the information accessible to struggling learners. There are two levels of questions for each topic. Illustrations, maps, and diagrams visually enhance each topic and provide support for visual learners. The reading passages focus on the significant people and historic events that were important to Canadian history between 1850 and 1890, giving students a good overall understanding of this time period. 48 Master the Facts game cards review content learned. 106 pgs. Topics Covered Include: British North America Confederation External Factors Internal Factors The Road to Confederation The Creation of Canada Fathers of Confederation: George Brown; George-Etienne Cartier; Alexander T. Galt; Hector-Louis Langevin; Thomas D'Arcy McGee; Charles Tupper; John A. Macdonald Red River Red River Rebellion: Leader: Louis Riel Manitoba Joins the Confederation Northwest Territories Joins the Confederation British Columbia Joins the Confederation Amor De Cosmos Prince Edward Island Joins the Confederation: William Henry Pope; Edward Whelan Canadian Pacific Railway Northwest Rebellion Gabriel Dumont General Frederick Middleton Poundmaker Big Bear The North West Mounted Police Canadian Gold Rushes

Use the 11 lessons to assist your students in their understanding of the election process. Some topics include: what an election is, the reasons elections are held, how campaigns are run, what a platform is and the platforms of the major political parties in Canada. With this resource, students will learn about the history of elections, as well as historic facts about Canadian elections, and the election process in our country today. Includes resource list, election dictionary, and answer key. 95 pages. This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the curriculums for these provinces: British Columbia, Grade 5, Social Studies, Governance, C2 Describe Levels, Responsibilities and the Election of Government in Canada; Ontario, Grade 5, Canada & World Connections, Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada.

Turn your young students on and study Canada! Activities for matching, association, phonics, motor skills, math, classifying and visual discrimination all on the topic of Canada. High-Interest activities led by a delightful cast of characters. Reproducible booklet, finger and paperbag puppets, riddles and songs plus eighteen full page illustrations on Canada. 65+ activities, 97 pages.

Learn about Canada's provinces, cities, tourist and historical attractions! A 12-page reproducible student booklet will teach students about the provinces and territories, their names, locations, flowers, and flags. Feartures skills, concepts and content in reading, writing, phonics, mapping, research and more. 65+ activities, teacher information, suggestions and answer key. 126 pages.

Like arithmetic skills, map-reading skills are best developed in a systematic and practical way, through a step-by-step progression of prescribed activities. The activities in this series of map books introduce, develop and reinforce those skills needed to understand maps.