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http://collections.ic.gc.ca/courage/splash.html
This site brings to life the role Canadian soldiers played in the First
and Second World Wars. There are personal memoirs, photography and art
work included.
Remembrance Day 2
Learn about how the first Remembrance Day in Canada came to be and who
initiated this holiday.
Site Map - Veterans Affairs Canada
This site is the Table of Contents for the Canadian Veterans Affairs web
site. You will find Books of Remembrance here, songs that were popular
during war time, information on WWI and WWII and so much more on the history
of war and Remembrance Day.
In Flanders Fields-The
Movie
This is a short movie to watch online based on John McCrae's famous poem,
In Flanders Fields. It has some powerful graphics and is well worth the
look.
BOOKS OF REMEMBRANCE
Here is a list of Canadians who fought in wars and have died.
Veterans Affairs/Anciens Combattants
Canada
At this site you can find real time audio recollections from war vets,
listen to war time songs, and learn about the war years.
Remembrance
and Poppy
This site has downloadable material for students and teachers to find
out about Remembrance Day. Topics are: Story of Remembrance, All About
Poppies, Activity Guides for teachers and speakers and student info.
Remembrance Day - November 11
Learn about John McCrae, the author of the poem In Flanders Fields and
get the words to Bryan Adams song, Remembrance Day.
The Story
of Remembrance
Learn the importance of Remembrance Day, why we wear a poppy and get some
teaching ideas for ages 6-15.
The War Amps - Les Amput .s de guerre
This site gives history of the War Amps of Canada. It can be viewed in
English or French.
Veterans' Day
Read all about the first Veteran's Day and the Unknown Solider here. There
is a lesson plan for intermediate students.
VFW - The
Origins of Veterans Day
Learn all about Veterans Day at this site.
Veterans' Day (November 11)
Here is some history on Veteran's Day.
Veterans Day sch kit index
Here is a lesson guide on Veterans Day to use in your classroom.
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This site has a list of activities to use in your classroom for Veterans'
Day.
John McCrae - Veterans Affairs Canada
Learn all about the life of John McCrae, the Canadian who wrote the poem,
In Flanders Field. You can also discover why the poppy became the flower
of remembrance.
Remembrance Day: Why the Poppy?
Learn why the poppy became the flower of remembrance.
The Poppy
is the symbol of Remembrance
More information and history on the poppy being the flower of remembrance.
What
is Veteran's Day?
This is a lesson for older grades to learn about Veteran's Day. They will
read a story and then answer comprehension questions on it.
Teachers'
Resources-Veterans Affairs Canada
At this site you can order online teaching booklets for grades K-13 on
Remembrance Day.
DLTK's Remembrance
Day Crafts
This site has some great arts & crafts ideas for Remembrance Day.
Heart Poppies
This is an art activity that young children will enjoy.
Teacher's
Guide
Here is a list of activities and lesson ideas from the Royal Canadian
Legion. Included is a short history on war, symbols and memorials, the
poppy's history, stories, songs and poems and lesson ideas. There are
also contests for school children to enter.
Veterans Day
This site has a list of activities to use in your classroom for Veterans'
Day.
Veterans Day sch kit index
Here is a lesson guide on Veterans Day to use in your classroom.
WORLD WAR II
A good collection of info about WWII.
WWI PHOTOS
Here you will find black and white photos of events during WWI.
Anne Frank Online
This site has information about Anne Frank including her diary entries.
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