Canada: History and Its Influence

Students explore a historical overview of Canada’s First Nations tribes. Then they learn about the many explorers who traveled to—and settled in—what is now Canada. Finally, students explore other important historical events in Canada’s colonization history, becoming an expert on one in particular.

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Overview

In this experience, students explore a historical overview of Canada’s First Nations tribes. Then they learn about the many explorers who traveled to—and settled in—what is now Canada. Finally, students explore other important historical events in Canada’s colonization history, becoming an expert on one in particular.

Objectives:

Describe Canada’s First Nations.
Describe the various early explorations of Canada by French and British explorers.
Explain events in the history of Canada’s colonization.

Long before outsiders made their way into what is now Canada, indigenous, or native, people lived successfully off the land in this great region. In this experience, you will learn more about these original Canadians. You will also take a look at the French and English explorations that brought new peoples to the land.

Objectives:

Describe Canada’s First Nations.
Describe the various early explorations of Canada by French and British explorers.
Explain events in the history of Canada’s colonization.

a man in a fur jacket sitting in a canoe

Based on this man’s appearance, where do you think he might live?

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Sample answer: The man is dressed in very warm clothing, so he is likely from a very cold climate. He is in a kayak, so it is likely he lives near a river or sea.

Ask students to compare what he is wearing to how they dress for cold weather.

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