Send a holiday card to a Veteran
Write to a Gulf War Veteran
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in the Gulf War.
Objectives
Youth will:
Gulf War Fact Quest
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.
Objectives
Youth will:
Dear friend in the Gulf War
Aim
To encourage youth to write thank you letters to Canadian Veterans who served in the Gulf War.
Objectives
Youth will:
Indigenous military service and Chief Joseph Dreaver
Indigenous people have a long and proud tradition of military service across Canada’s history. More than 12,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis people bravely enlisted during the First World War, Second World War and Korean War. Many members of these communities have continued to serve with distinction in more recent years.
Women in the Gulf War
Aim
To increase youth awareness and understanding of the evolution of the role of Canadian women in the military, and develop an understanding of an important milestone that was accomplished during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
Broadcasting the Gulf War
Aim
To increase youth awareness and understanding of the Gulf War, as well as the Canadian men and women who served during this time, through the lens of media.
Objectives
Through this activity, youth will:
Women in the Canadian Military
Interview with a Female Canadian Forces Member or Veteran
Aim
To allow students to gain a greater understanding of the achievements and sacrifices of women who have served in the Canadian military over the years.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be expected to:
Remembrance Dog Tags: Women who have died in service
Aim
To increase youth awareness of the many Canadian women who have died in military service since the First World War.
Objectives
Through this activity, young people will:
Izzy Dolls In Afghanistan
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.
Objectives
Youth will:
- learn about Canadians who helped the people of Afghanistan; and
- learn about the story of Izzy dolls in Afghanistan and humanitarian aid.
Target Audience
This activity is suitable for ages 5 to 7.
Sequence of Events and Anticipated Time Frame [35 minutes]
(This activity can be modified to fit available time.)