Did he have freckles?
In 2024, the Government of Canada repatriated the remains of an unknown Newfoundland First World War soldier from northern France. On July 1, 2024, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador unveiled a tomb at the Newfoundland National Memorial for the remains of an unknown soldier. The tomb will represent Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from all branches of service who have no known grave.
Help students make a personal connection to the tomb. Through history and art, youth will imagine who the person in it was, what he may have looked like, where he was from, and his hopes and dreams for the future. Students will also consider similarities between themselves and the young people who served more than a century ago.
Choose from the activities below or complete all three. Lesson plans are best suited for grades 5-9 but may be modified for older or younger audiences.
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