Greg Miyanaga’s students learn about the history of Japanese-Canadians during WWII. This is a collection of “hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on” lessons about Japanese internment and redress.
Blake Seward has developed an award–winning unit called Lest We Forget. It began as a student exploration of primary military service files, based on the names found on the community cenotaph. This unit has grown and been adopted by schools across Canada.
Mr. Bélanger's approach to teaching focuses on having students transform knowledge into something new and relevant. From recreating a voyage to New France to designing Utopia, students are engaged...
Sheila Hetherington and Jerry Berridge have created a cross–curricular course called Documenting History that encourages students to immerse themselves in history by applying in–depth research, writing, interviewing and technical film–making skills to create broadcast quality documentaries.
Linda–Rae Carson has developed a Canadian history program for her senior high students that is grounded in history education theory that suggests students bring far more “historical skills” to class than previously recognized.
Caroline et Valérie ont fait vivre à leurs élèves un projet sur la Nouvelle–France qui s'est terminé par un grand banquet au gymnase de l'école où tous les enseignants, enfants (et même certains parents) étaient costumés!
Lorretta Stabler and Patti Thorne, multi–aged students and community members collaboratively engaged in an authentic Archaeology project. Mysterious shards found on school property sparked students' curiosity and began the hands on “uncovering” of many real artifacts.
Will Ferguson, best-known for his humourous outlook on Canadian history and culture, has authored several books including Canadian History for Dummies.
Jack Granatstein joined the History Department at York University, Toronto (1966–1995) where, after taking early retirement in 1995, he is Distinguished Research Professor of History Emeritus.
