WWII: Secret Agents in France is a captivating lesson which may be done in a single, or multiple lessons suitable for ages 8-12 but of interest for older students as well. The Lite Membership that comes with this course offers curated related links including a first-hand video story of a Canadian airman shot down behind enemy lines in France, and rescued by the French Resistance.
ISBN:Â 9781927474099
Author: Donna Ward
Pages: 8
Ages 8-12, 12+
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This bundle of riveting resources will help your children develop an emotional connection and deep regard for veterans who deserve our honour both on Remembrance Day and throughout the year. Critical thinking skills will be intertwined with real life stories as students eyes are opened to the hard choices which had to be made in wartime.
By dogged determination, outstanding devotion to duty and superb gallantry of this private soldier, his comrades were so inspired that the bridgehead was held firm against all enemy attacks, pending the arrival of tanks and anti-tank guns some hours later.
Thus reads the Citation for the gallant actions of Smokey Smith upon presentation of the Victoria Cross in 1944. Students will be inspired by the bravery and steadfastness of this Canadian soldier.
6 pages
Ages 8-12, 12+
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200 years ago beloved Major-General Isaac Brock was killed in the defense of Queenston Heights. His contribution to the shaping of Canada is monumental.
You will need a copy of The Defenders to complete this study.
Discover more heroes/heroines with our new -10 lesson-Â War of 1812 Unit Study. Includes reading, viewing, websites and an 18 page printable map which makes a .8 x 1.2 meter (32 x 48 inch) floor map. Reenact the battles with figurines on the map. You and your kids will love the stories and videos linked to the study.
“Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going.” ―Terry Fox
Created in co-operation with the Terry Fox Foundation and Terry Fox’s family, this is the first authorized biography ever written specifically for young readers. Dozens of colour photographs — many from the family’s own collection — and simple text by Maxine Trottier combine to tell the story of Terry’s life and legacy.
These fascinating biographies tell the stories of five Canadians whose visual gifts have given us unique glimpses of Canada.
Included are the lives of Cornelius Krieghoff, who recorded 19th century life in Quebec, and Tom Thomson, who glorified the woodlands of northern Ontario. Also featured are Emily Carr, the west coast impressionist, Alex Colville, the east coast magic-realist, and Kenojuak Ashevak, the celebrated Inuit printmaker.
Young Canadians get a glimpse of our history through the fascinating biographies of five heroic Canadians who have confronted danger or adversity in brave, resourceful and admirable ways.
Included are Madeleine de Vercheress, the young defender of the family fort in New France; Dr. Norman Bethune, the innovative surgeon of war-torn Spain and China; Sergeant Tommy Prince, whose daring exploits made him the most decorated Native Canadian soldier; Terry Fox and his inspirational Marathon of Hope for cancer research; and Roberta Bondar, the first female Canadian explorer of space.
This book is filled with illustrations and photographs, and is written at a level suitable for young Canadians to read to themselves.
Included are the lives of Prime Ministers Sir John A. Macdonald and Pierre Elliot Trudeau, first lay nurse Jeanne Mance, Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and Officer Sam Steele of the North West Mounted Police.
