Inquiring into Local and Indigenous Histories

These lessons are designed to nurture the student competencies required for historical thinking and inquiry. Each lesson introduces a thinking tool and a related historical thinking concept that can then be used to support curriculum-related learning activities and inquiry projects.

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The development of these lessons was made possible with generous funding from the Canada History Fund of the Government of Canada.

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Créer des questions d’enquête efficaces

Les élèves apprennent une stratégie pour créer des questions d’enquête pour se renseigner sur des personnes, des événements et des lieux dans une communauté. Les élèves commencent en apprenant des questions d’enquê…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9
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Assessing historical commemorations

Students learn a strategy to judge the appropriateness of historical commemorations. Students explore why perspectives on commemorations of historical events and people can change over time. Students use criteria to assess the appropriateness of historical commemorations. Designed to support inquiry…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Paying attention to emotions when learning

Students learn a strategy to identify and respond to emotions that may arise when learning about historical experiences or events. Students develop the ability to identify emotions that may arise when learning about historical experiences or events, and understand the effects that emotions can have …
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Écouter les aînés et apprendre d’eux

Les élèves apprennent l’importance de l’apprentissage par l’écoute des histoires racontées par des aînés. Les élèves réfléchissent aux nuances de l’apprentissage a? partir d’une histoire orale et recon…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9
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