My VAC Account
My VAC AccountTo help youth learn about 30 Canadians or Newfoundlanders who were awarded the Victoria Cross while serving with the Commonwealth forces during the last 3 months of the First World War, a period known as Canada’s Hundred Days.
Through this activity, youth should:
Students will be challenged to create a 3-day emergency kit as they learn about how Canadian Armed Forces Veterans have helped Canadians respond to natural disasters.
An optional extension activity expands discussion to include Canada’s Cold War history as students consider what supplies would be needed to keep their entire class safe in a Cold War bunker for 30 days.
Through this activity, students will:
To encourage students to reflect upon the sacrifices and achievements of young Canadians who served during the Second World War.
Students:
