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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.
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.
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- 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.
A patriotic look at the Canadian flag. The maple leaf is a powerful symbol. Take a heartfelt look at what it means to everyday Canadians.
“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.
Bundle of 6 Canadian Biographies books written for young children, primarily ages 7-10, with full colour paintings and photos.
30 biographies for $36
These biographies easily interest young Canadians in stories of the past.
Take a journey across Canada and learn about the trials and tribulations our early explorers faced while discovering our country.
Includes the travels of Samuel de Champlain, Pierre de la Vendrye, Jacques Cartier, Samuel Hearne and David Thompson.
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.
Scholastic Canada Biographies: A great new series that takes you through the real life, fascinating stories of famous Canadians.
Who invented the telephone? Or the snowmobile? Or even basketball? Canadians! Meet five Canadians whose inventions changed the world.
Alexander Graham Bell, Joseph-Armand Bombardier, Mike Lazaridis, James Naismith, Rachel Zimmerman
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.
Lyrics in French (Canadian dialect):
Quand on part des chanquiers
Mes chers amis tous le coeur gai
Pour aller voir tous nos parents
Mes chers amis le coeur content.
Envoyons d’l’avant nos gens
Envoyons d’l’avant!
Mais qu’nos amis nous voyent arriver
Y vont s’mettr’ à rire, à chanter.
Dimanche au soir à la veillée
Nous irons voir nos compagnées.
Dimanche au soir à la veillée
Nous irons voir nos compagnées.
Elles vont nous dire mais en entrant
V’là mon amant, j’ai l’coeur content!
Elles vont nous dire mais en entrant
V’là mon amant, j’ai l’coeur content!
Et au milieu de la veillée
Elles vont nous parler d’leus cavaliers.
Et au milieu de la veillée
Elles vont nous parler d’leurs cavaliers.
Elles vont nous dire mais en partant
As-tu fréquenté des amants?
Elles vont nous dire mais en partant
As-tu fréquenté des amants?
Qui a composé la chanson?
C’est Jos Blanchet le joli garçon!
English translation:
When we leave the chanquiers (woodworking locations)
My dear friends, all with hearts gay,
To see all our friends and family,
My dear friends, all with hearts gay,
Let’s go boys, let’s go!
Let’s go boys, let’s go!
When our friends will see us arrive,
They start laughing and singing,
Sunday night at the vigil,
We’ll go see our partners,
Sunday night at the vigil,
We’ll go see our partners,
They’ll tell us as we enter,
Here’s my lover, my heart is happy,
They’ll tell us as we enter,
Here’s my lover, my heart is happy,
And at the middle of the vigil,
They’ll tell us of their lovers,
And at the middle of the vigil,
They’ll tell us of their lovers,
And they’ll ask us as we leave,
Did you go see any mistresses?
And they’ll ask us as we leave,
Did you go see any mistresses?
Who wrote the song?
It was Jo Blanchet, the pretty boy
