3rd Grade Canadian History Worksheets

This 10-page Remembrance Day Booklet is a perfect resource to help students learn about this important day of honor and respect in Canada.

Students will explore key symbols like the poppy and the significance of the poem _In Flanders Fields t_hrough engaging reading activities.

This booklet provides a meaningful way to introduce and discuss Remembrance Day traditions. It includes an answer key and a link to a Google Slide of the poem for easy classroom display.

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This set of 2 Terry Fox Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is ideal for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. They can also be used by grade 6 and 7 students to learn about the life and legacy of Terry Fox.

The passages include:

• The Early Life of Terry Fox: This passage covers Terry Fox's childhood, his passion for sports, and the early challenges he faced, highlighting his determination and perseverance.
• The Marathon of Hope: This passage details Terry's courageous journey as he set out to run across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research, despite his physical limitations.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the content. Answer keys are also included.

This resource can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment.

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3 activities to support the reading of Phyllis's Orange Shirt, an Indigenous written book about Phyllis's time in a Canadian residential school. This book unveils the impact on Indigenous people and communities. Engage with reflection questions, an illustration activity to support student well-being and a writing activity where students reflect on why they wear orange shirts. Perfect for Orange Shirt Day and the path to truth and reconciliation, it fosters understanding of Canada's history and empowers students to reflect on their own resilience.

Page 1: Phyllis's Orange Shirt lesson plan

Page 2: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions
Page 3: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions (answer key)
Page 4: Phyllis's Orange Shirt illustration reflection
Page 5: Writing activity ("I wear an orange shirt...")

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This set of 3 Remembrance Day Canada Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple-Choice Questions is a thoughtful resource to help students understand the importance of honoring veterans, recognizing the sacrifices made by soldiers, and reflecting on the symbols of peace and freedom.

Ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, each passage covers an essential aspect of Remembrance Day:

• Why We Celebrate Remembrance Day: This passage explores the origins of November 11 and highlights the purpose of this day to honor those who served in the military.

• Canadian Heroes and Peacekeepers. This shares inspiring stories of Canadian veterans, peacekeepers, and the animals who supported them, showcasing their courage and dedication.

• The Symbols of Remembrance. This explains the significance of symbols like the red poppy, memorials, and other meaningful traditions that help us remember and honor the fallen.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension, with answer keys included for easy grading.

This resource is perfect for whole-class lessons, small group discussions, or independent assignments. It is an engaging way to deepen students' understanding of Canada's Remembrance Day and its meaning.

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Orange Shirt Day Activities perfect for Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day). Land acknowledgements, Orange Shirt Day lesson, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Residential School lesson and Orange Shirt Day art all included! Designed to foster understanding and empathy among students. These resources are made for primary students.

Resources Included:

1. Indigenous People in Canada: Engage students with two hassle-free activities that explore the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Delve into the profound impact of residential schools with a detailed 6 page handout, accompanied by reflection questions and an answer key.

3. Phyllis's Orange Shirt - Reading Response: Read Phyllis's Orange Shirt, about residential schools in Canada. Reflection questions with answer key, drawing reflection SEL activity.

4. Residential School Empathy Activity (Every Child Activity): Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.

5. Land Acknowledgement Package: Instill the importance of acknowledging and connecting with the land by guiding students through crafting their own Land Acknowledgements.

6. Orange Shirt Day Printables: Prepare for Orange Shirt Day with two engaging activities tailored for elementary students, featuring colouring page posters and writing prompts.

This bundle offers a perfect reconciliation activity for primary-aged students, facilitating meaningful discussions and learning experiences around Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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Engage your students with this comprehensive Remembrance Day Canada Reading Passage, Word search puzzle, Crossword puzzle, and Vocabulary passage Activity Set, designed to help them have a better understanding of this historical holiday.

This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes 4 different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Remembrance Day Canada.

The activities are:

• Reading comprehension passages: These will help students understand the importance of honoring veterans, recognizing the sacrifices made by soldiers, and reflecting on the symbols of peace and freedom.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 30 hidden words related to Remembrance Day in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 15 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to this holiday.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about Remembrance Day Canada and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this historical event.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

Students will explore Canada's history of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities through activities like book responses, letter-writing, and social-emotional exercises. Delve into crucial topics, fostering empathy and understanding while honoring Indigenous resilience. This resource empowers students to reflect, learn, and advocate for reconciliation in Canadian history.

Bundle includes the following resources:
1. Orange Shirt Day Lesson
2. Phyllis's Orange Shirt Reading Response
3. When We Were Alone Reading Response
4. Residential School Empathy Activity
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors

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