Virtual Historical Thinking Institute

The Virtual Historical Thinking Institute will offer an introduction to historical thinking and enhance your expertise in designing history programs, courses, units, lessons, projects, or educational resources that explicitly focus on historical thinking. Available in English and French. Dates: Sept.–Dec. 2026.
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Teaching Canada's History

Investigating the Histories of Women

Efforts to add women to history curricula in Canada began in the 1960s and 1970s with the publication of new historical narratives by women historians. Their work was a springboard for change to history curriculum across Canada for the next 50 years.

Teaching Canada's History

Explore how educators are bringing the past to life in classrooms across the country.

Discussion Guide: “Fascism in Canada”

This activity explores fascism in Canada, drawing on connections in the past and present as well as its implications for society.

Ni Kishkishinaan (We Remember)

Weaving together themes of personal and institutional memory and memory-keeping, this special publication suggests real-life ways young readers can participate.

HISTORY MEETS SCIENCE

Space Technology Saves Lives

Canadian contributions to space research have had a direct impact on healthcare, communication, and technology.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Students will learn about different types of energy sources used throughout Canada’s history, exploring the challenges, benefits, and harms associated with creating electricity.

Face to Face with Dinosaurs

The latest Canadian discoveries shed new light on these fascinating prehistoric creatures.

Running Towards Change

In this lesson, students will learn about Terry Fox and explore the history and development of lower limb prostheses.
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What's the Story?

Helping Students Identify Inquiry Topics

This activity is designed to encourage students to make observations about the world around them.

Crafting Big Questions

This lesson supports students in designing their own inquiry question.

Finding and Assessing Sources

This lesson will encourage students to brainstorm different types of sources they can use to answer their Big Question.

Through the Heritage Fair program, students learn and share the stories that matter to them in an immersive, hands-on environment.
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DISCOVER HERITAGE FAIRS

Through the Heritage Fair program, students learn and share the stories that matter to them in an immersive, hands-on environment.

Founded in 1993, Heritage Fairs are now held in every province and territory of Canada. Each year, approximately 50,000 students carry out research projects in the classroom.

Learn how you can bring Heritage Fairs into your classroom and inspire the next generation of learners, thinkers, and leaders. Learn more

RIGHTS & FREEDOMS

No Votes For Men!

Nellie McClung and a group of devoted suffragists stage their mock parliament to make a point about women’s equality.

Elections and Voting

This lesson has students explore election facts and examine some arguments for and against lowering the voting age.

Making it Fair

In this lesson, students will generate ideas about what fairness means to them and then extend those ideas to elections.

Understanding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

In this lesson, students will trace the important events leading up to the patriation of the Canadian Constitution.

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