Discover classroom-ready learning materials that help students explore Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. Through stories, videos and hands-on activities, youth can learn about the service and sacrifices of those who served. These resources support meaningful learning and remembrance across all grade levels.
Spotlight: The National Monument to Canada's Mission in Afghanistan
Join designer Adrian Stimson for an inside look at the new monument Canada is building to honour those who served and sacrificed in Afghanistan.
Lesson plans
Check out these featured lesson plans or view all lesson plans for your students.
Hughes the donkey helping in Afghanistan
Help young students (ages 5-7) learn about Canadian efforts in Afghanistan through the story of a helpful donkey.
Remembrance dog tags: Afghanistan
Give each of your students (ages 12-18) their own fallen service member to research and remember.
Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan Fact Quest
This reading comprehension activity (ages 15-18) helps students learn what Canadian Veterans did in Afghanistan.
Videos
Every memorial tells a story
Remembrance Club members Gandy and Pax visit memorials in Canada and France to learn how they help us remember. They even stop by the construction site for the new Afghanistan monument. Pair this animated four-minute video with lesson plans or art projects. (ages 5-11)
Remembrance moments: Canada’s role in Afghanistan
Take a moment to remember, honour and learn about what Canada’s armed forces fought for in Afghanistan. (ages 12-18)
Heroes Remember
Access dozens of videos of Canadian Veterans sharing personal stories of service in Afghanistan. (ages 12-18)
The Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan
A collection of interviews with Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces recounting their experiences in Afghanistan. (ages 12-18)
Web and digital resources
Afghanistan fallen
Lay a poppy, view photos and learn about those who died in service during the Afghanistan Mission on the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.
Remembrance toolkit
Veteran speakers
Invite a Veteran or Canadian Armed Forces member to speak in your classroom or school.
From our partners
In Service of Canada - CAF in Afghanistan
An inquiry-based online learning resource from the Gregg Centre for the study of war and society.
Project Athena
A map-based exploration of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan from the Canadian Research and Mapping Association.
Fighting Against Death: Canadian Medical Personnel in Afghanistan
An engaging 12-minute video from Historica/ The Memory Project about treating the wounded during the mission.
Portraits of soldiers in Afghanistan – National Film Board
A collection of films documenting the experiences of Canadian soldiers during their tour in Afghanistan.
Remembering Afghanistan – Honouring Bravery
This digital exhibit from Honouring Bravery provides a comprehensive overview of the conflict that includes a detailed timeline, historical information, videos, and associated lesson plans for classroom use.