Communities in Canada, Past and Present Workbook (Grade 6 Social Studies)

This workbook covers the Grade 6 Communities in Canada, Past and Present unit in the NEW Ontario Social Studies 2023 curriculum (Heritage and Identity).

In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canada's history and its diverse communities. The content starts with an exploration of Indigenous communities and their traditional territories, followed by an in-depth look at the interactions between early European settlers and Indigenous peoples. The workbook delves into the significant contributions of different immigrant groups, such as Jewish settlers, Mennonites, Chinese railway workers, South Asian immigrants, and Scandinavian immigrants. Students will also study the impact of industrialization, the World Wars, the experiences of Africville, the Residential Schools in Canada, and the creation of Nunavut.

Additionally, the workbook covers the importance of inclusivity in Canada through discussions on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and UNDRIP. By the end of this workbook, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Canada's history, its diverse communities, and the factors that shape its identity.

To support assessment practices, Ontario curriculum expectations are clearly identified on each page. A quiz is included at the end of the workbook.

This workbook includes:

• 65-page Communities in Canada, Past and Present Workbook (B&W and Colour)
• 65-page Communities in Canada, Past and Present ANSWER KEY
• TPT Easel Activity - This tool allows students to complete workbook pages digitally, with no printing necessary. New to using Easel by TPT? Check out this guide.

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. K-W-L Chart
4. Communities in Canada, Past and Present
5. Indigenous Communities
6. Indigenous Communities
7. Indigenous Communities
8. Traditional Territories
9. Early European Settlers
10. Early European Settlers
11. Early European Settlers
12. European Settlers Questions
13. European Settlers Image Inquiry
14. European Settlers Image Inquiry
15. Interactions During Early Contact
16. Consequences of Early Contact
17. Interactions During Early Contact
18. Underground Railroad
19. Jewish Settlers
20. Mennonites
21. Mennonites
22. Canadian Pacific Railway
23. Chinese Railway Workers
24. Chinese Railway Workers
25. Chinese and First Nations Interactions
26. Gold Rush
27. Gold Rush Image Inquiry
28. South Asian Immigrants
29. Scandinavian Immigrants
30. Industrialization
31. World Wars
32. Impacts of Antisemitism
33. Impacts of Antisemitism
34. Africville
35. Residential Schools in Canada
36. Residential Schools in Canada
37. Newcomer Canadians
38. Caribbean Immigrants
39. The Creation of Nunavut
40. Inclusivity in Canada
41. Inclusivity in Canada - Charter of Rights and Freedoms
42. Inclusivity in Canada - UNDRIP
43. Inclusivity in Canada - Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism
44. Interactions in Canada
45. Interactions in Canada
46. Push and Pull Factors
47. Reasons for Migration
48. Why Choose Canada?
49. Why Choose Canada?
50. Why Choose Canada?
51. Features of the Canadian Identity
52. Notable Contributions to Canada
53. Notable Contributions to Canada
54. My Canadian Identity
55. My Canadian Identity
56. Vocabulary
57. Vocabulary
58. Vocabulary
59. Communities in Canada Quiz
60. Communities in Canada Quiz

61 - 65. Communities in Canada Discussion Cards

* Important note: We strive to keep all resource content updated, accurate, sensitive, and in line with our goal of reconciliation through respect and recognition of Indigenous rights. Please connect with your local school board’s Indigenous Education consultant prior to using this resource to ensure it is appropriate for your students and school community.

Grade 6 Ontario Curriculum Expectations

A1. Application: explain the importance of international cooperation in addressing global issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of selected actions by Canada and Canadian citizens in the international arena

A2. Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some global issues of political, social, economic, and/or environmental importance, their impact on the global community, and responses to the issues

A3. Understanding Context: describe significant aspects of the involvement of Canada and Canadians in some regions around the world, including the impact of this involvement

⭐ Available in French: L’expérience canadienne hier et aujourd’hui (Grade 6 FRENCH Social Studies)

⭐ Google Slides available separately: Communities in Canada Past & Present for Google Slides™ (Grade 6 Social Studies)

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