Canadian Symbols
Division: I
Location: Little White School, 2 Madonna Drive, St. Albert, AB. (view on Google Maps)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Activity/Products:
- Grade 1 Social Studies - Students will explore the official Canadian symbols of the past and present at the Little White School heritage site. Students will experience a historic English lesson focusing on recitation as a class.
Volunteers: 3–4 recommended
Additional information for In-School programs: N/A
- Social Studies – Children examine places in communities.
- Social Studies – Histories are records of events that happened in the past.
- Social Studies – Canada has official symbols that can contribute to a sense of belonging, including: - The Canadian Flag - Canada’s national colours, red and white - Maple leaf - Maple tree - Canada’s national sports, lacrosse and ice hockey
- Social Studies – People can demonstrate that they feel a sense of belonging in Canada by following traditions, such as singing “O Canada” and displaying the Canadian Flag.
- Language Arts - Listening and speaking skills can be developed through discussions, songs, and poems.
- Language Arts - The volume, emotional quality (tone), and rate of speech (pace), can affect the meaning or clarity of the message.
- Language Arts - Responding orally to questions during discussions.
- Language Arts - The Speaking voice is supported by full, deep breaths that can affect volume, tone, and pace.
- Language Arts - Present stories, songs, poems, or dramatizations individually or as part of a group.
- Scheduling Requirements:
Schools must schedule a minimum of two programs on the same day with a lunch break in between. If booking three programs in one day, the school must provide a designated room for classes to rotate through for the full day. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your in-school program request if these requirements are not met.
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Teacher Feedback
My students loved the field trip. There is a good mix of teaching about the history and hands-on activities.
Perfect project to complement our learning in Science.
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The instructor was amazing. She engaged the students in the Métis culture. The activity was hands on and informative.
Amazing program with a knowledgeable instructor who engaged my students and me too! Thanks so much for offering this field trip.