Classroom materials

Lesson plan: Ages 12 - 18

Stepping into the boots of Black Canadians in uniform - Learning stations

To increase youth awareness of some of the challenges Black Canadians have had to overcome to serve in the Canadian military. Students will develop an understanding of some of the contributions of Black Canadians in uniform over the years.

Lesson plan: Ages 8 - 11

Canadian peacekeepers anthology

To increase youth awareness about Canadians who have served in peacekeeping missions.

Lesson plan: Ages 8 - 11

The Isfeld legacy

To gain an understanding of the importance of Canadian Armed Forces humanitarian work through learning from the example set by the Isfeld family.

Lesson plan: Ages 5 - 8

Introducing the Gulf War

To increase youth awareness and understanding of the 1990-1991 Gulf War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12 - 18

Broadcasting the Gulf War

To increase youth awareness and understanding of the Gulf War, as well as the Canadian men and women who served during this time, through the lens of media.

Lesson plan: Ages 8 - 12

Women in the Gulf War

To increase youth awareness and understanding of the evolution of the role of Canadian women in the military, and develop an understanding of an important milestone that was accomplished during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.

Lesson plan: All Ages

Remembrance Dog Tags - Fallen Canadian service members under the age of 18

To increase youth awareness about Canadian teenagers who have served in wars and died before the age of 18.

Lesson plan: All Ages

Remembrance Dog Tags - Canadians buried alone

To increase youth awareness about Canadians who have died in military service around the world and are the only Canadian buried in their cemetery.

Lesson plan: Ages 8-12

Be active like Sergeant Tommy Prince

To increase youth awareness and understanding of the contributions of the Indigenous soldiers who have served our country by learning about the brave actions of Sergeant Tommy Prince during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags - 365 days to remember

To increase youth awareness about the more than 118,000 Canadians who died in military service over the years, using a calendar approach to help realise that every day of the year, we could pause to remember.

Lesson plan: Ages 8-12

I Remember D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

Develop a basic understanding of the Canadian efforts on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-14

Heroes Remember D-Day Video

Gain an appreciation of the challenges faced by the Canadians who served on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-14

Afghanistan Remembrance Dog Tag

Better understand the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces members who died in Afghanistan.

Lesson plan: Ages 15-18

D-Day and the Battle of Normandy Fact Quest

Develop an awareness of the importance of remembering the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian Veterans.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

40 Canadians

Introduce youth to the South African War through remembering the Canadians who died during that conflict.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Canadian Faces of the South African War

To increase students knowledge of Canada's participation in the South African War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Canada and the South African War WebQuest

To give youth an understanding of the South African War and Canada's role in the conflict.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadians in the Battle of the Somme

To increase youth awareness of Canadians who served in the Battle of the Somme and died in service.

Lesson plan: Ages 5-7

Forget me Not

To increase youth awareness of the 100^th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel in the First World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel fact quest

To provide a general overview of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel during the First World War, as well as the sacrifices and achievements made by the people of Canada and Newfoundland.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadians on July 1st, 1916 at Beaumont-Hamel

To increase youth awareness and remembrance of the Newfoundlanders who died at Beaumont-Hamel during the First World War’s Battle of the Somme.

Lesson plan: Ages 5-12

Combat Boots

To increase youth awareness of the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the First World War and to remember the sacrifices and achivements made by Canadians.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Canadian Preparations for the Battle of Vimy Ridge

To give students an understanding of how the Canadian Corps prepared for the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the importance this extensive planning played in Canada's victory.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

"The Battle of Vimy Ridge"

To give students an understanding of the harsh fighting conditions in the Battle of Vimy Ridge through the creation of a photo story.

Lesson plan: Ages 5-7

A Teddy Bear at War

To increase youth awareness of the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War and to encourage youth to remember the sacrifices and achievements made by Canadians.

Lesson plan: Ages 8-11

A Run to Remember

To increase youth awareness of the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in the First World War and to encourage youth to remember the sacrifices and achievements made by Canadians.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembering the Battle of Passchendaele

To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Battle of Passchendaele during the First World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 5-7

Youth Remember the 100^th Anniversary of Canada’s Hundred Days - Victoria Cross dot to dot

To provide youth with a basic knowledge of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery a Canadian could receive during the First World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Youth Remember the 100^th Anniversary of Canada’s Hundred Days - Hometown Braves

To 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.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Exploring the Battle of the Atlantic

To help students gain a better understanding of Canada's participation in the Battle of the Atlantic by answering reading comprehension questions.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembering Canadian Merchant Seamen Lost at Sea

To help students remember the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian Merchant Navy mariners who participated in the Battle of the Atlantic, by doing research on Merchant Navy ships lost at sea.

Lesson plan: Ages 8-11

A Deadly Day

To increase youth awareness of the 75^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid during the Second World War, and, remember the sacrifices and achivements made by Canadians.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

The Attack at Dieppe

To provide an overview of the events leading up to the Dieppe Raid, also known as Operation Jubilee and explain what happened on August 19, 1942.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadians in the Dieppe Raid

To increase youth awareness of Canadians who served in the Dieppe Raid and died in service.

Lesson plan: Ages 8-11

I Remember the Italian Campaign

To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Heroes Remember the Italian Campaign

To increase youth’s awareness of Canadian efforts in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Italian Campaign Fact Quest

To increase youth’s awareness of Canadian efforts in the Second World War’s Italian Campaign.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Activity 1 - Beyond Normandy

To introduce learners to Canada’s role in the liberation of Belgium during the fall of 1944.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Cinderella on the left – Video activity

To increase youth’s awareness of Canadian efforts during the Battle of the Scheldt in Belgium and the Netherlands during the fall of 1944.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance dog tags – Canadians who died during the Battle of the Scheldt

To increase youth awareness of the many Canadians who died in service during the Battle of the Scheldt, in the fall of 1944.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Battle of the Scheldt Fact Quest

To increase youth’s awareness of Canadian efforts during the Battle of the Scheldt in Belgium and the Netherlands during the fall of 1944.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Resisting Bullying

To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags - Netherlands

To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Heroes Remember Video and Fact Quest

To increase youth awareness of Canadian efforts in the Liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Lesson plan: All Ages

Canada Remembers the the Korean War - Postcards for Peace

The Korean War Armistice was signed on July 27, 1953. To recognize this important military milestone, Veterans Affairs Canada has created the Canada Remembers the Korean War – Postcards for Peace.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Youth Remember the Korean War Armistice - A Brush with the Korean War - Hill 355

To familiarize students with the contributions and sacrifices made by Canadians at Hill 355 during the Korean War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Remembrance Dog Tags – Fallen Canadians in the Korean War

To increase youth awareness of Canadians who served in the Korean War and died in service.

Lesson plan: All Ages

Humanitarian aid tree

This activity encourages students to develop an awareness and an understanding of the difference between needs and wants;

Lesson plan: Ages 8-11

P.S. Thank you!

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in the Gulf War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

The Canadian Armed Forces and the Gulf War Fact Quest

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.

Lesson plan: Ages 12-18

Dear friend in the Gulf War

To encourage youth to write thank you letters to Canadian Veterans who served in the Gulf War.

Lesson plan: 8-11

I Remember Afghanistan Word Search

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.

Lesson plan: 15-18

Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan Fact Quest

To increase youth awareness of Canadian Armed Forces efforts in Afghanistan.