]The igloo is a simple, yet complex structure recognized around the world. It has been decades since igloos were a common form of housing for the Inuit, but it’s still an iconic symbol for Canada’s northern people and for all Canadians.
How does a house made of snow keep anyone warm, especially when it’s –40° C outside? Check out the science factor in the video below.
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Pretend passports are a great resource to record places you visit throughout the year through studies and books. Whenever you read a story set in a world location, or study another culture, put a sticker or stamp in your passport for a record of all the places you’ve virtually visited. Class or co-op Group Activity: …
The beaver, pictured on Canada’s first postage stamp, is an iconic Canadian symbol. Beavers have a historical place in the settling of Canada. Beavers make dams to create their own pond. Their lodges are made of a pile of sticks and mud with an underwater door for safety. Their paddle-shaped tail acts like a rudder…
Children often learn more quickly when they play games. Trivia games are an excellent way to have your children learn more about Canada and remember facts about it. We love the Canadian Trivia Game, and Explore Canada or Explore the World Games. What’s the difference between the two? Canadian Trivia has 1440 expert level questions…
Loyalists who came by land to Quebec and Ontario brought their belongings in covered wagons. Click on the button below for printable craft instructions for a Covered Wagon Craft made with craft supplies around the house. Bonnets – In New France, women and girls wore coifs or caps all the time. Different caps were…
In his article They Would Call Me a “Denier” – Let Me Explain what I Believe about Residential Schools in Canada, Rodney Clifton challenges the current narrative from his own lived experience. This post provides a short-read summary as the author uses critical thinking skills to challenge claims of ‘murder’ in residential schools. Drawing on…
Caribou are large members of the deer family, who live in herds across the tundra in the north. Subarctic First Nations depended on the caribou for food, clothing, tools and much more. Few animals can survive harsh tundra conditions. Caribou feed on grasses in the summer. In the winter they dig through the snow to…
