Community cenotaphs across Canada
Lesson plans in this series can be used individually or in sequence to create a unit. Optional unit connections have been provided. We recommend using the lessons in the following order:
Language arts
Canada’s National War Memorial
Lesson plans in this series can be used individually or in sequence to create a unit. Optional unit connections have been provided. We recommend using the lessons in the following order:
Memorials to the missing
Lesson plans in this series can be used individually or in sequence to create a unit. Optional unit connections have been provided. We recommend using the lessons in the following order:
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Lesson plans in this series can be used individually or in sequence to create a unit. Optional unit connections have been provided. We recommend using the lessons in the following order:
What is a war memorial?
Lesson plans in this series can be used individually or in sequence to create a unit. Optional unit connections have been provided. We recommend using the lessons in the following order:
Build an emergency kit
Summary
Students will be challenged to create a 3-day emergency kit as they learn about how Canadian Armed Forces Veterans have helped Canadians respond to natural disasters.
An optional extension activity expands discussion to include Canada’s Cold War history as students consider what supplies would be needed to keep their entire class safe in a Cold War bunker for 30 days.
Objectives
Through this activity, students will:
Tales of Animals in War
The Tales of Animals in War newspaper is for ages 5 to 11 to introduce the concepts of remembrance and thanks to younger children.
A new edition is issued each fall in advance of Remembrance Day and Veterans Week.
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Take Time to Remember
An activity booklet for young children that introduces concepts of remembrance in an accessible and fun manner.
A new edition is issued each fall in advance of Remembrance Day and Veterans' Week.
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Canada Remembers Times
This newspaper, for ages 12 to 18, focuses on Canada's rich military history and heritage.
A new edition is issued each fall in advance of Remembrance Day and Veterans' Week.
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Italian campaign: A letter from the front
Aim
To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War.
Objectives
Youth will: