Canada in the Classroom: Content and Strategies for the Social Studies

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This publication was developed to encourage United States educators to add a significant Canadian dimension to their social studies teaching. Though there is a growing teacher interest in Canada, teachers are often not adequately prepared. The 10 authors of the articles contained in this volume view Canada from a wide variety of perspectives; they include a United States high school student, a middle school teacher, an authority on Canadian literature, a social studies teacher-educator, and specialists in Canadian history, geography, and politics. Chapter 1 urges a curriculum that stresses the interdependency between the United States and Canada. Chapter 2 traces Canadian history. Chapter 3 disputes the notion that Canadian geography is an extension of American geographical patterns. Chapter 4 describes techniques for teaching students to design computer simulations about acid rain. Chapter 5 demonstrates how Canadian literature may be used to shape an understanding of the Canadian character. Finally, Chapter 6 explores the bilingual character of Canada and its implications. Student activities sections following each article provide a variety of ideas for grades 5 through 12. Included as appendices are listings of Canadian Studies projects, consulates, and provincial government 'houses', all located within the United States. (CBC)

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