CyndiLJ Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Can anyone point me in the direction of materials/texts/resources for a unit study of Canada for MS/HS level? I can find a few things that are youngish, but not much that is a little higher level. We are wanting to take a trip there possibly, and I need something that is not just geographical and flags in orientation, but throws in some general history and culture, maybe a little modern history, etc. Not looking for adult level books to read either. Any thoughts? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Canada will have cultural differences, just as if you studied New York City culture to visit Charleston, SC, for example. Is there a particular area of Canada you're hoping to visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 If you are looking for things from a historical view. We are using Canada- a People's History. You can get the videos on youtube and there is a Teacher's Manual that I borrowed from the library. If you are looking for more modern then I would tell you to start with season 4. The videos are really well done and everyone here from ages 10 to 72 are really enjoying them and learning a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Donna Ward is the one who makes all the cirriculum about Canada for the Canadian HS conventions (and probably regular schools, I assume). https://www.donnaward.net/shop.php?area=sub&id=7 Lots of resources there to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I like The Story of Canada by Janet Lunn. http://www.amazon.ca/Story-Canada-New-Revised-Edition/dp/1552631508 Most of Donna Ward's own materials are geared to 6th grade and below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Sorry, I somehow read you wanted upper elementary/middle school books. What about Why I Hate Canadians, by Will Ferguson? Other books like that too. How to be a Canadian, etc. I'd also watch the documentary on Terry Fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 This is a bit simple, but it is quite nice and free (and colorful). http://www.pch.gc.ca/symbolsofCanada You can also get other things from the Canadian government. The citizenship test study guide comes to mind, however that is fairly simple too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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