Teaching Resources
Fraktur schoolbook Abraham Hoch Page exerpt.The experiences of the early inhabitants of Canada and the drama of the War of 1812 are covered at various levels within the education system. One purpose of this website is to maintain a space where teachers can find resources and curriculum guided lessons to use in their classrooms. The records and artefacts available will allow students to view a variety of primary sources from the 1812 era, see different perspectives, and allow them to think critically about the lives of the people from this important time in our history.
Below are some lesson plans and activities available for downloading. These lessons plans relate to the Province of Ontario, grade 7 history curriculum. These lesson plans can be adapted to meet the needs of other provinces' curricula.
If you would like to contribute your own 1812 related educational materials to the project, please visit the Become a Partner page.
Lesson Plans
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| 1 | Webquest: Introduction to the War of 1812 |  |
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| 2 | Canadian and American Tension | |
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| 3 | Classified Advertisement: Join the Militia | |
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| 4 | The Battle of Queenston Heights | |
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| 5 | My Historical Community: The Art of Mary Shaw | |
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| 6 | Religion and the War of 1812 | |
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| 7 | Biographical Sketch | |
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| 8 | Impact of the War of 1812 on Niagara | |
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| 9 | Who Won the War of 1812? | |
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| 10 | My Museum Exhibit: A Glimpse of 1812 | |
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