Welcome to the For Teachers section of the CBC Radio and TV Archives Web site. On this section of the site you will find educational materials for Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12. These materials were created to complement many of the topics posted on the Web site, and include five lessons per topic, divided by grade level. All educational materials are available free of charge.
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Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister
Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister
All Grades
Pierre Trudeau: First Impressions
In this introductory activity, students browse the Trudeaumania topic to gain some initial knowledge and impressions of Pierre Trudeau.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
All Grades
Who Was Terry Fox?
In this introductory activity, students identify, and describe orally or in writing, characteristics and facts about Terry Fox
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
Leonard Cohen: Canada's Melancholy Bard
All Grades
Leonard Cohen: Canadian Cultural Icon
In this introductory activity, students will define the term “cultural icon” and examine why it is applied to Leonard Cohen.
Subject :
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Great Canadian Flag Debate
The Great Canadian Flag Debate
All Grades
What Was Wrong with the Old Flag?
In this introductory activity, students gather information about the Red Ensign and the meaning of the symbolism of the flag to Canada.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's Blacks
Africville: Expropriating Nova Scotia's Blacks
All Grades
Learning about Africville
In this introductory activity, students explore information about Africville and its history and describe what it might have been like to live there.
Subjects :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Margaret Laurence: Canada's Divine Writer
Margaret Laurence: Canada's Divine Writer
All Grades
Gathering Information about Margaret Laurence
In this introductory activity, students scan the site to answer basic questions about Margaret Laurence and her life.
Subject :
English Language Arts
English Language Arts
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Oka Crisis
The Oka Crisis
All Grades
What Was Oka About?
In this introductory activity, students explore the topic to learn more about the Oka crisis.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Wrath of Hurricane Hazel
The Wrath of Hurricane Hazel
All Grades
Hurricane Hazel Word Web
In this introductory activity, students create word webs to share researched information about Hurricane Hazel and other natural disasters.
Subjects :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
All Grades
Who Was Maurice 'Rocket' Richard?
In this introductory activity, students explore the topic to create a timeline of significant events in Maurice Richard’s life.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Legendary #9: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
The Legendary #9: Maurice 'Rocket' Richard
All Grades
Who Was Maurice 'Rocket' Richard?
In this introductory activity, students explore the topic to create a timeline of significant events in Maurice Richard’s life.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The October Crisis: Civil Liberties Suspended
The October Crisis: Civil Liberties Suspended
All Grades
What Was the October Crisis?
In this introductory activity, students browse the topic to learn about the October Crisis and write a brief report about their findings.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Saguenay Flood
The Saguenay Flood
All Grades
Causes of the Saguenay Flood
In this introductory activity, students identify the causes, both natural and human, that contributed to the destruction of the Saguenay Flood.
Subjects :
Social Studies
Geography
Social Studies
Geography
Type : Introductory Activity
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Creation of Nunavut
Creation of Nunavut
All Grades
The Climate of Nunavut
In this introductory activity, students will investigate the climate and weather patterns of Nunavut.
Subjects :
Social Studies
Geography
Social Studies
Geography
Type : Introductory Activity
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1939-1945: A Soldier's War
1939-1945: A Soldier's War
All Grades
WWII: The War Effort at Home
In this introductory activity, students listen to war interviews with soldiers and analyze their effectiveness.
Subjects :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Religion in the Classroom
Religion in the Classroom
All Grades
Religion in the Classroom: Understanding the Issues
In this introductory activity, students define the term "religion", scan the web site, and complete an introductory Learner Log.
Subjects :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The 1984 Papal Visit
The 1984 Papal Visit
All Grades
About the Pope's Visit, 1984
In this introductory activity, students identify and describe, orally or in writing, who the Pope is and facts about his 1984 visit.
Subject :
History
Religious Studies
History
Religious Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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Launching the Digital Age: Canadian Satellites
Launching the Digital Age: Canadian Satellites
All Grades
The World of Satellite Technology
In this introductory activity students gain an overview of sattelite technology and its development.
Subject :
Social Studies
Science
Social Studies
Science
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Ice Storm of 1998
The Ice Storm of 1998
All Grades
Natural Disaster: Ice Storm
In this introductory activity, students create a fact sheet about the ice storm of 1998.
Subject :
Social Studies
Geography
Social Studies
Geography
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Avro Arrow: Canada's Broken Dream
The Avro Arrow: Canada's Broken Dream
All Grades
What Was the Avro Arrow?
Students explore the site to gather information about the Avro Arrow.
Subject :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity
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The Auto Pact: En Route to Free Trade
The Auto Pact: En Route to Free Trade
All Grades
Life before the Auto Pact
In this introductory activity, students will discover the early history of the Canadian auto industry.
Subjects :
History
Social Studies
History
Social Studies
Type : Introductory Activity