- On what date do we mark Remembrance Day?
November 11 - What is Gandy painting?
Gandy is painting a poppy - How many Canadians have served in the military?
More than two million Canadians have served in our military - What website can you search to learn about Canadians who died in service?
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial - What is a place where Canadians helped after a hurricane?
Our Veterans have gone to the United States and the Caribbean to help after hurricanes. - In what country was the photo on the right taken?
Medical personnel helping the injured after an earthquake in Nepal in 2015. - What do Canadian military families often have to do every few years?
Lots of military members also have to move around the country every few years. - What flower is a special symbol for military families?
Dandelions are a great symbol for military families. - Who wrote the poem In Flanders Fields?
The poem was written by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae in 1915. - What kind of flowers is Bonfire Jr. growing?
Gandy is planting poppy seeds. - What colour are the hats and helmets of some peacekeepers?
Canadians on peace missions often wear blue hats and helmets. - What will Squeaker write on his maple leaf card?
Squeaker will write the names of Veterans we are remembering on maple leaf cards. - What does making a wreath represent?
Making a wreath shows that you remember our Veterans. - What can you add to decorate a wreath?
You can decorate your wreath with red poppies. - Who helped Simone when there was a flood in her town?
Canadian Armed Forces members came to help after a big flood. - In what province was the photo on the right taken?
Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter evacuating people during a flood in Alberta in 2013
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Learning Activities
- Introduction
- Expert Groups Poster
- Glossary
- Answers to Newspaper Activities
- Scavenger Hunt