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Canada Day Poster Challenge Every year, students across Canada can take the Canada Day poster challenge and design a poster that shows their pride in Canada and in being Canadian. The winning artwork becomes the official poster for Canada Day. All 13 provincial/territorial finalists win a trip to Ottawa to join in the official Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. The deadline for entries is in February each year. http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/affiche-poster/index_e.cfm 1-866-811-0055 One flap. Global impact. That's the idea behind butterfly 208, an art and writing contest. This program invites young Canadians between the ages of 14 and 18 to express their views on global issues and how they would make a "flap" to change things. Win one of the top prizes, and you'll travel to places like Africa as a special youth ambassador. Even if you don't win the top prize, you're still in the running to win outstanding electronic gear. 1-800-230-6349 Citizenship Although Canada’s Citizenship Week falls in October, citizenship is a concept that deserves to be celebrated throughout the year. Year-round resources are available for teachers and youth leaders working with children between the ages of 5 and 18. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/celebrate/menu-promotion.asp 1-888-242-2100 Canadian Veterans and Military History Resources you can use to teach children and youth about remembrance, Canada’s veterans and military history are only a phone call or a click away. You will find materials about Canada's involvement at home and abroad during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and current peacetime efforts. http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/youth/ 1-877-604-8469 Environment Canada Looking for an educational activity on the environment? In the 10 years since its opening in 1995, Environment Canada’s Biosphère has been a showcase for environmental education. The Biosphère raises the awareness of young people and their families about major environmental issues, including those related to water and climate change, and the sustainable development of the Great Lakes – St Lawrence ecosystem. Through this site, elementary and high school students can become water, climate or ecosystem keepers. http://www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca/Home-WS3C2E8507-1_En.htm Science and Technology A wide variety of educational resources on sustainable development are available online. You can also access videos, produced in partnership with the Discovery Channel, and accompanying teacher's guides. The videos are ideal for science, geography, environmental studies and social studies classes in grades 7 to 12. http://www.science.gc.ca/Home-WSF1444081-1_En.htm WorldGenWeb For Kids
The Junior Canadian Rangers Program offers activities for 12- to 18-year-olds in Canada's remote and isolated communities. The program respects and promotes the traditional lifestyles, healthy living and skills of Canada's Aboriginal peoples. It offers young Canadians opportunities to develop important life and Ranger skills, including navigation, safety and first aid, and search and rescue. COKidsGenWeb Project COKids Teachers Page at http://www.rootsweb.com/~cokids/info/teacher.htm. Lesson plans and lots of ideas and resources for teachers. Civil War (British) |
