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For Grades 6-8

The following lesson plans are suitable for students from Grades 6 to 8.

For Teachers: Constructing Canada

Students research and analyze three major transportation structures in Canada, the Trans-Canada Highway, Confederation Bridge, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, focusing particularly on the impact of Canada's geography on moving people and goods in Canada. Groups of students then choose one structure to analyze in detail and outline a plan for a one-day event, called Celebrating Canadian Connections, to recognize and celebrate that structure and the key figures involved in its existence. They prepare and deliver a multi-media presentation to describe their event.

For Teachers - The Ice Storm: Life without Electricity

Students discuss common uses of electricity and coping mechanisms when people are forced to be without electricity.

For Teachers: The Man and the Mandate

Students write a letter to Joe Clark inviting him to address the student body on an issue of their choice.

For Teachers: Safety on the Ocean Ranger

Students will research and illustrate diagrams and maps detailing the weather conditions during the time of the Ocean Ranger disaster, and assess the safety regulations in place at the time.

For Teachers - The Oka Crisis: Expressing Resentment

Students present an oral analysis of the causes of, and responses to, the Oka crisis.

For Teachers: Who Was Louis Robichaud?

Students will explore Louis Robichaud's life and political career and write a mock interview.

For Teachers: Canada - Melting Pot or Cultural Mosaic?

Students will examine the need for the Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism and identify the fears of Francophones regarding cultural assimilation.

For Teachers - The Saguenay Flood: Acts of Mercy

Students write a short essay about the way in which humans help one another during and after a disaster.

For Teachers: Timeline for October 1970

Students role play interviews between reporters and key figures in the October Crisis.

For Teachers: Questions About Investments

Students explore investment options and the associated risks by interviewing family and/or community members.

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