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Resources: *Modern History Through Canadian Eyes Resource List for History Guide
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Teaching Canadian History Some balk at the mere thought of
studying history. Some are indifferent. And then there are those
like me: Those of us who love to dig deeper into where we have been and
what that means to where we are and where we are going. The study of
history is the study of people, and I find this study intriguing. But what if you have never seen history as something to
be relished? How can you make history interesting for your own students?
I have found that there are three keys to making history a worthwhile study:
Make it chronological; make it come to life; make it count. Make It Chronological. History is not a
series of unrelated events: It is a story and should be told from the beginning
like any story one would tell. Modern History Through Canadian Eyes takes
many resources and coordinates them all into one coherent, chronological study
of Canadian History. Using The Story of Canada, by Janet Lunn, as a base,
the study is broken down into ten units from the first people to inhabit North
America to the present day. The guide includes textbooks, novels,
narratives, atlases, and videos. It includes resources for every age from
kindergarten to adult. If you have children of various ages studying
together, they can each use resources appropriate for their age, yet will all be
studying the same events and people at the same time, facilitating discussions,
field trips and other activities you choose to do as a family. Make It Come To Life! If you are wondering
what on earth could be exciting about a study of history, then let me walk you
through the most exciting history of all: The history of our own country!
With brief commentaries for each unit I have tried to share my enthusiasm for
history with each teacher and student. I have also given many reviews of
materials and books which should help you choose the ones that most appeal to
your family. Choosing the right material – material you find interesting
– will make all the difference in your study. In addition to the
plethora of materials outlined for you in the guide, ideas are also given for
projects for each unit. Many children learn best from hands on projects,
crafts or field trips. I have researched places to go and given web sites
and suggestions to help you find projects that will make learning an exciting
adventure for your family. Make It Count. How many students plod through a subject asking the age-old question, “Why do I need to know this?” Studying history is of vital importance for our students. It is in examining events and decisions of yesterday that we can make better decisions tomorrow. In learning the origins of domestic and foreign issues, we can better understand the issues we face as a nation today. Without that background knowledge, it is impossible to properly interpret the events of our time. To help you with this, Modern History Through Canadian Eyes contains ideas to help get older students thinking about what they have learned. In a section called “World Connection” they are challenged to put the events of Canada into their world context and understand how everything fits together. To help with putting Canadian History into its world context, resources for World History are included throughout the guide. Couple your history study with some world view reading, and your children will be well on their way to understanding today’s domestic and world issues with greater compassion and wisdom.
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