Does Northwoods Press offer Christian-based curriculum?
Donna’s curriculum, written from a Christian perspective, endeavors to portray historical figures as accurately as possible, acknowledging both their virtuous attributes and their human…
Celebrate Fairness – History of Labour Day
A long time ago, in the 1870s, workers in Canada didn’t always have fair hours or safe jobs. In Toronto, a group of printers…
Time Zones in Canada
From west to east, Canada’s six different time zones are: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland. Up to the 1880s, cities and towns…
Residential Schools – Talking Points
Talking to kids about residential schools can be challenging but important. This guide offers supportive talking points to help parents start natural and meaningful…
Lesson 8: History Through Art
Using an etching of Sitting Bull kicking out Uncle Sam, Jim explores what it means to be Indigenous. He questions why those “first” nations,…
Lesson 6: History Through Art
A lot of people think Canadian history isn’t very interesting. The painting in today’s lesson was painted by an eye-witness, so we can consider…