Canada

See also:

• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Canada Day  (8)
• Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: World Cultures: North America: Canada  (29)

Becoming Canadian: Pioneer Sikhs in their Own Words - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Reveals the experiences of early Sikhs in Canada and discusses the transformation from immigrants to naturalized citizens.

British Columbia Archives Time Machine - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - A virtual tour of Canadian history. Includes exhibits for kindergarten students through high school seniors.

Canada Heirloom Series - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A seven-volume study of Canada's history and culture including photos, articles, and essays.

Canada's Constitutional Evolution - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - The National Archives of Canada presents a collection of documents, including portraits, historical maps, and medals relating to the country's constitutional history.

Canadian Confederation - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores Canada's role in the American Civil War as well as the war's impact on Canadian confederation. Includes timeline and a collection of little-known stories.

Canadian Geographical Names - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers background information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, and national parks.

Canadian Museum of Civilization - History - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Covers a wide variety of topics, including the origins of dog sled mail, the history of pensions, golf, nursing, TV, fisheries, and native people.

The Canadian West - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Gives an overview of the Northwest Passage, fur trade, scientific expeditions, and culture of the 1800s from the National Archives of Canada.

The Cariboo Gold Rush - [ Kids/Teens ] - Provides overview of the gold rush, along with detailed information on related topics. Includes folk songs and interactive games.

Civilization.ca - [ Mature Teens ] - A collection of links about Canadian history.

Confederation for Kids - [ Kids/Teens ] - Information about the formation of the country. Includes history, provinces, and a glossary.

Empire of the Bay - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - The story of the merchants and explorers who settled Canada. From PBS.

The Gold Rush Town of Yale - [ Kids/Teens ] - A virtual tour of this 1850s town, a look at its people, and a special collection of activities for kids.

The 100 Great Events in Canadian History - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Draws attention to 100 events in Canadian history that most affected the nation and its people.

Great Upper Canada Adventure - [ Kids/Teens ] - Imagining yourself as a settler on the Sydenham River in the 1800's. An interactive game involving choices about planting, building, and choosing a career.

Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Victoria - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Documents pioneer life at Fort Victoria and includes a collection of medical instruments of Dr. Helmcken, pioneer docto.

Important Moments in Canadian History - [ Kids/Teens ] - From prehistory to the present. Brief descriptions of the important events in Canadian history.

Our Canadian Girl - [ Kids ] - Follow the adventures of these fictional characters who prove Canadian history isn't boring.

Point Ellice Collection of Household Victoriana - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about daily life in the Victorian Era through a virtual tour.

Quebec History: Quebec Act - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article from the Department of History at Marianopolis College describing the why the Quebec Act was written and the implications it has had on history.

Social Sciences Resource Centre: History 414 - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Review lessons for the Quebec required course, "The History of Quebec and Canada". Includes a review of each of the seven modules, links to other web sites dealing with the topics, and quizzes.

Teaching, Learning and Farming at Craigflower Farm - [ Kids/Teens ] - In 1852, Scottish immigrants built Craigflower farm and schoolhouse under the Hudson's Bay Company. This interactive site provides a virtual tour of the self-sufficient farm, as well as an introduction to school and farm life.

Women in Canadian History - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Lots of articles and pics and the latest news.