What Was the October Crisis?

In this introductory activity, students browse the topic to learn about the October Crisis and write a brief report about their findings.[top]

The Flag Debate

For nearly a century, Canada had no official flag. Every time Canadians suggested a new symbol to replace the unofficial British Red Ensign, there was controversy. Maple leaves, beavers, crosses, crowns — propositions that went nowhere. In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson said he'd introduce a new national flag. But Opposition leader John Diefenbaker and the Royal Canadian Legion wanted to stick with the Red Ensign. Everyone had an opinion before Canada finally chose the red and white flag with the maple leaf. Come and check out CBC's high quality digital resources.[top]

This website set up by Mark Melynk is of interest for several reasons. If you are looking for a model of how to take a history course and put it on line this is an example. Melynk has sites for World History to 1600, 20th Century, World Religions, and Economics leading to useful information of interest to both other teachers and students. The link to Students Online Binder has teacher ready materials related to each of the courses including student handouts, rubrics, and assignment instructions. Online Resources has excellent links to topics specifically related both to the course and to the specific units studied as well as student reference material for getting materials ready to post to the web themselves. Student Work posts the best of the student websites that have been developed by his students on course topics. [top]

First Among Equals

This contains proffesional and personal information on all of Canada's Prime Ministers. The site also contains several speeches delivered before or after a term of office. Both of Canada's official languages - English and French - are represented in the items chosen. [top]

The Canadian Heritage Galleries

These galleries have an extensive collection of historical photos, original documents, Canadian artwork, maps, and illustrations, fully documented and researched for historical authenticity, and presented in a "user friendly" format. This is an essential tool for any history teacher.[top]

Images Canada

Images Canada provides central search access to the thousands of images held on the websites of participating Canadian cultural institutions. Through Images Canada, you can find images of the Canadian events, people, places and things that make up our collective heritage. You can search across all collections from virtually every page on the site by typing in a keyword in the search box at the top right hand corner of each page. Two lesson plans and an idea bank structured around using primary sources have been developed for Images Canada. The lesson plans include detailed guidelines for educators, including learning outcomes/expectations/objectives, suggested criteria for assessment, instructions for classroom use, and worksheets.[top]

The National Atlas of Canada

This site provides fantastic images of historical maps of Canada. A recent curriculum section has been added. This curriculum guide provides an organized listing of relevant Atlas of Canada maps and resources for every Geography, Social Studies and History course in Canada. It is organized first by province or territory and grade and then by course. For every course there is a brief course description followed by a list of links organized by resource type and topic.[top]

Germany - Canada Migration

This interesting site details German immigration to Canada from 1750 - 1975. Important emphasis is put on Germany Canadians looking back on their historical roots for immigration to Canada.[top]

A Scattering of Seeds - The Creation of Canada

Is a series of 52 documentary films exploring the dreams, daring and determination of Canada's first immigrants. It is a journey into the hopes and triumphs of those who built a nation, interpreted by Canada's best independent documentary filmmakers. They have also provide teacher lesson plans and resources.[top]

The Lasting Influence of Pierre Trudeau

Students reflect on Pierre Trudeau’s impact on Canadians through the memories of individuals whose lives he influenced.[top]

Objects of Memory - Considering How Single Objects Can Memorialize Important Historic Events

In this lesson, students consider the importance of individual artifacts in memorializing important historic events. Through creating their own memorials to significant events in American or global history, students learn how objects can be transformed into tools for preserving the memory of people, places and events. [top]

Stats Canada

Extremely useful indicators and statistics on the Economy, the land, the people and the state. Great primary evidence and stats for your classes to analyse.[top]

What Was the Avro Arrow?

To learn about the history of the Avro Arrow. By the end of this lesson can answer the following questions: Was the decision of the Diefenbaker government to cancel the project the right one to make at the time, given the political, economic, and military factors involved? If it had been continued, could the Avro Arrow could have become a major part of Canada's air defence system? Why do so many Canadians still care about the Arrow? What are your feelings about the Arrow and its cancellation? [top]

Protest Songs of the 1960s

The sixties were a time of unprecedented social unrest in the United States, and the youth of the time were not hesitant to express their opinions. We had signs and demonstrations for everything, from women's lib to civil rights, environmental issues, and of course the biggie was the Vietnam war. Links on side bar to much other 1060's music. All songs are full length and are in Real Audio format. Click on the red ball to load and play or on the "S" for streaming music.[top]