Canada

Canada's Long, Gradual Road to Independence  (M, O)
British colonies united under the name Canada for the first time in 1867, but it would take more than 100 years for the country to gain full independence. Read more in this article from History.com.

Canada Day Facts, Activities, and Printables  (Y, T)
A collection of resources from Twinkl to celebrate Canada Day. Inside, you can find: Printable banners, worksheets, word searches, and other handouts. Membership required to download. They offer a 30-day free trial.

Canada Day Printables  (Y, M, T)
A large collection of Canada Day printables from BigActivities.com. Includes coloring pages, connect the dots, word searches, sudoku, crosswords, and more. Multiple difficulty levels for puzzles are available.

Canada Day Activities  (Y, M, O, T)
Celebrate Canada Day with some of these traditional Canadian activities. Ideas include charades, crafts, recipes, hockey, and more.

Canada Day Celebrations  (Y, M, O)
Find all of this year's official Canada Day celebrations and information on the official website of the Government of Canada. You can find links to events across the country, a celebration kit, activity ideas, historical information, and more.

Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982  (O)
Learn about the signing of the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act in 1982, find the full text, images of the original document, and more on the Library and Archives Canada website.

Canada's Constitution Challenge Game  (M, T)
Learn about Canadian history and the creation of its constitution by creating a board game. These lesson plans from Crayola include several topics for further research and discussion.

How Canada Got Its Name  (M, O)
The name "Canada" roughly translates to "village." This is the story of how the country got its name and some history leading up to its formation.

Canada Coloring Pages  (Y, T)
This collection of printable coloring pages from DLTK includes popular Canadian symbols as well as those from the First Nations.

Canadian Facts and History  (O)
An encyclopedic article covering Canada's culture, government, economy, and history. From Infoplease.

Secret Life of Canada (Podcast)  (M, O)
"The Secret Life of Canada highlights the people, places, and stories that probably didn't make it into your high school textbook."

Canadian Parliament Teacher Resources  (Y, M, O, T)
These teacher resources from the Parliament of Canada include lesson plans, teacher guides, worksheets, and activities for grades K-12. The lesson plans are designed to introduce students to the Canadian government organization and process.

Library and Archives Canada  (O)
A great site for primary sources in Canada. Use the site to search genealogy, immigration, indigenous heritage, census, and governmental records.

Native Land Map  (Y, M, O, T)
Use this interactive map to explore the first nations of Canada. The site includes a teacher's guide and additional links and resources for learning more about each nation.

Map of Canada  (Y, M, O)
A printable world map coloring booklet that includes a blackline labeled map of Canada.

Geography of Canada  (Y, M, O)
Resource from 3D geography covering a wide range of information about Canada including geography, industry, currency, climate, culture, and more.

"O Canada" Video  (Y, M, O)
YouTube video with song and lyrics for the Canadian national anthem

The Great Canadian Oath  (Y, M, O)
Reciting the oath is a Canada Day tradition started in 2012. Watch a video of the oath and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Maps of Canada  (Y, M, O)
A large selection of maps covering various Canadian historical, geographical, and political features.

Canada Day Resources and Printables  (Y, T)
Canadian lesson plans, worksheets, puzzles, clipart, and coloring pages from TeacherPlanet.com.

How to Celebrate Canada Day  (M, O, T)
Canada Day celebrates the union of British territories in North America under the banner of Canada. This article addresses the background of the holiday and how it's celebrated in Canada's various provinces.

DLTK's Custom Dominos  (Y)
Great tool for any holiday or unit study theme. Pick a theme for your dominoes and then choose color or black and white before printing.

Canadian Sites and Literature for Kids  (Y,M)
This informative article from Travel for Kids includes information on all of the must-know sites in Canada, sorted by province and city. It also features a top literature picks for children to learn more about Canada.

Canada's Geography  (Y)
Activities and information on Canada's geography. Links to explorers, artists, fossils, and crafts.