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Celebrating 250 Years of Democracy in Canada
This year Canada celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in Canada; a proud first for Nova Scotia.
Teachers across Canada are invited to visit http://www.democracy250.ca and access the valuable resources available surrounding this important anniversary.
History buffs, budding politicians, students and teachers can access electronic replicas of historic documents, as well as review essays and other learning resources that highlight key milestones in the evolution of democracy in Canada.
We encourage you to explore this wonderful site and associated links to learn more about Nova Scotia's rich history, proud past and the celebrations being planned for 2008.
Have your students visit www.d250.ca and www.fyicanada.ca to give their opinion or see what other students across Canada are doing to celebrate.
Contact: democracy250@gov.ns.ca
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British Columbia 150 Years Calendar by Historica: Sternwheelers on Kootenay Lake - May
Historica
Content Type(s):
Lesson Plan
Description:
The BC150 series of lesson plans by Historica is designed to help teachers make maximum use of original historical information collected for the British Columbia, 150 Years calendar. Historica has developed a lesson for each month throughout 2008. In this activity, the students will examine the existence of communities in the Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes and Columbia River system in the context of their establishment and their existence today. Through research, the students will determine the ...
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