Social Studies

Learning resources for topics including culture, natural history and science from the Australian Museum.

Exhibitions and stories that explore the diversity of human rights

The Canadian War Museum offers many learning opportunities for students from K to 12.

This historic collection features a large range of artwork and ancient texts from around the world in high resolution images. Included with the images are brief summaries that add context to the items.

This website has biographies and photos of many Chinese Canadians who served in the military, including Chinese Canadian Women in Uniform. You can also find information about museums and monuments dedicated to Chinese veterans.

Digital Museums Canada (DMC) evolved out of the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) and invests in online projects by Canadian museums and heritage organizations, helping them build digital capacity and share stories and experiences with their audiences.

Accessible online exhibits from the Glenbow Museum in Calgary

The collection displays high quality images of traditional Japanese artwork. These include Buddhist Paintings, Illustrated Handscrolls and Calligraphy. Included with the images is a brief summary of the history the work and what the image depicts.

The Museum of Tolerance (MOT) is the educational arm of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, an internationally renowned Jewish human rights organization.

Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J. V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the first museum in 530 BC (curated by a princess) to PT Barnum’s freak shows and beyond. Related Lesson