Alberta History Lessons

This board contains elementary school lessons about Alberta's history, its people and its regions.
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Orange Shirt Day | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Start the conversation in your school or classroom about why September 30 is recognized as Orange Shirt Day or the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with this collaborative colouring activity. This is a great way to educate others in your school about the significance of the day and learn the stories of Residential School survivors. It is a dark but important chapter in Canadian history. Come learn more and get this free poster.
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How to Bring Social Studies Lessons to Life - Ninja Notes
Are your social studies lessons dry and boring? Are they missing different perspectives and seem a little textbookish? We've put together a list of ways to make your lessons engaging and relevant for your modern students. These are perfect for upper elementary Canadian classrooms. Come read!
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Activities for Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters
If you are looking for resources to use for National Truth and Reconciliation Day (also known as Orange Shirt Day), we've collected resources for upper elementary school classrooms and put them all together in one blog post. Come find resources you can use and materials for where you can learn more about Residential Schools in Canada. Reconciliation begins with all of us, so let us help get you started on your learning journey.
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Immigration to Canada After Confederation
In social studies we have been learning about some of the different groups of people that came to Canada during the Third Wave. Now your students can read their stories and learn about the sacrifices and hardships many settlers faced. Everything you need is included to immerse your students in the journey from their home countries including information about trains, ships and the quarantine at Grosse Ile. Come take a look!
Have your students learn how the roles of different people in Canada changed as a result of war. Through a Canadian perspective, students will examine the roles of Ukrainians, Indigenous People, Indo-Canadians, women, children, and Chinese Canadians. There is a complete lesson plan for each group of people, as well as scaffolded lessons and instructions for differentiation. Reading passages and student response pages are available in paper and Google Slides versions. Remembrance Day Kindergarten Canada, Trans Remembrance Day, Indigenous Remembrance Day, Teaching Kids About Remembrance Day, Indigenous History Month Canada, Canadian Social Studies, Diary Entry, Canadian History, Active Listening
Remembrance Day Reading and Writing Activities
Have your students learn how the roles of different people in Canada changed as a result of war. Through a Canadian perspective, students will examine the roles of Ukrainians, Indigenous People, Indo-Canadians, women, children, and Chinese Canadians. There is a complete lesson plan for each group of people, as well as scaffolded lessons and instructions for differentiation. Reading passages and student response pages are available in paper and Google Slides versions.