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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

Canada's Reaction to the Outbreak of War: 1914-2001

In this task, students will research Canada's reactions to various wars throughout the last couple centuries. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson plan, rubrics, photos, 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

Caption Me

In this task, students will write captions for fur textiles from the 18th century. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson details, rubrics, pictures, charts, examples

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

Cause and Consequences as Seen Through Decades

In this task, students will explore the different ways that the War of 1812 has been described in various texts throughout time.

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

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

Causes of the War

In this task, students will work on understanding the circumstances surrounding the causes of the War of 1812.

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

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Child Rights and Responsibilities

In this task, students will explore the Rights and responsibilities of children around the world through the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child and interactive activities.  

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, student work examples

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

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

Connecting Math to Our Lives

In this task, students will explore how math is being used in their community and shed light on promoting equity. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, videos, student work examples

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

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
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
Science, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, Interdisciplinary

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

Daffodils and Tulips

In this task, students around the world will plant either tulips of daffodils, record data, and compare when they bloom. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, video, student work examples

Source
iEARN Collaboration Centre

Subject
History/Social Studies, Art, Interdisciplinary

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

Early People Symbols

In this task, students will explore the significance and meaning of early cultural symbols. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Classroom activities, web resources, student work examples

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