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The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Consequences of Tecumseh

In this task, students will read through primary and secondary documents to determine the consequences of the War of 1812.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-6

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Continuity and Change in Memorials

In this task, students will compare the commemorations of the War of 1812 that took place in 1912 and 2012 and explore the continuities and changes that happened over time. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, organizer, questions for appendix analysis, appendices A-E

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Ethical Dilemmas

In this task, students will explore how to evaluate the negative impacts of the War of 1812 without applying modern values and perspectives. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-5

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

First Nations Involvement in the War, Part 1

In this task, students will explore the concept of causes and consequences through exploring the First Nation's involvement in the War of 1812 as well as as personal experience. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices, worksheets

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

First Nations Involvement in the War, Part 2

In this task, students will explore the consequences of the First Nations involvement in the War of 1812 and explore the concept f continuity by determining how these past events are relevant today. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, appendices 1-3, worksheets

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Heroes of the War

In this task, students will explore the concept of "heroism" and determine four heroes from the War of 1812 that deserve a monument. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-4

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Historical Significance of General Brock, Part 1

In this task, students will investigate historical significances in modern times through an activity on the 2012 Olympics. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, web resources, detailed lesson plan, video clips, worksheets

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Historical Significance of General Brock, Part 2

In this task, students will research General Sir Isaac Brock and why he is historically significant. They will then debate whether or not they think he deserves to be based on their findings. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, web resources, detailed lesson plan, worksheets

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Impacts on Soldiers and Civilians

In this task, students will explore the War of 1812 from various viewpoints to better understand how soldier's lives were effected. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, organizer, appendices A-C

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
11

Letter to a Holocaust Survivor

In this task, students will write a letter of appreciate to a holocaust survivor as well as reflect on the historical significance of this person's experience. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, charts, letter format

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