Social Studies 1: Cultures

A story book about how we are different and how we are the same is read out loud in this video.

We will learn about what culture means and how cultures can be very different around the world.

Several Elementary Division students reflected on the meaning of differences both at Milton Hershey School and across the world.

This charming story focuses on the boyhood reminisces of Moushoom as he describes finding the “great giving tree” with his mother and father.

The flag of Nunavut has one on it and if you visit northern Canada, you’ll probably run into quite a few of them. It's an inukshuk (say "i-NOOK-shook") and you might be surprised at the many uses Inuit people have for them.

Gather around the campfire and listen to storytellers tell four Indigenous stories.

Students can learn about Indigenous dances, food and culture in these short and sweet segments.

These picture books tell stories about Indigenous history, heritage and culture.

Learn about Indigenous heritage with these videos from CBC Kids, and CBC Kids News. Plus watch full episodes of Molly of Denali and Teepee Time.

A 2.5 minute animated video from CBC Kids News that explains what the word Indigenous means and how we use it.

Learn about Throat Singing, a very special way that Inuit People sing songs!

Caleb Musgrave demonstrates how to gather maple sugar the traditional Anishinaabe way.

A little Inuit boy learns how his family cares for and trains their dogs

In this read-aloud story, students will learn the legend of the three sisters that is well-known in many indigenous cultures in Canada.

The story for this short film was written by Alootook Ipellie. It tells the story of two animals living in the Arctic.

An interactive site where you will hear from Indigenous children across Canada and complete special quests.

Get to know the story of the Three Sisters, and what we can learn about sustainably growing food from Indigenous practices. Related Lesson

Watch videos to learn about the lives of Indigenous students who live different places in Canada.

A story by Carol Lindstrom, a Anishinaabe/Metis Water Warrior.

Learn about Carnaval, the winter festival in Quebec, and its iconic mascot, Bonhomme.

In this video, students will learn some aspects of francophone culture in Canada.

In this Eiffel Tower video for kids we share some fascinating facts about this amazing iron structure from Paris, France.

Learn about French food, traditions, and culture. Experience life in France through the eyes of French people! Our videos are made for kids

Students can see a traditional French-Canadian folk dance performed at a festival.

In this video, we learn how to actually say 'Trick or Treat' in French. We also learn a few helpful sentences to survive Halloween 👻

Here are 5 common words in Québec French or Canadian French that you will hear all the time from Quebecers and French Canadians.

Brandy Yanchyk visits Quebec City, Île d’Orléans and Wendake in the province of Quebec.

Quebec is the only French speaking Province in Canada, with a rich history. In this video you will learn Quebec Facts in the areas geography, region, economy, history and people.

Learn some surprising facts about people who speak French.

Learn about Carnaval, the winter festival in Quebec, and its iconic mascot, Bonhomme.

We all know that Francophone culture is an important part of language French, but we often don’t spend as much time as we should teaching our students about the cultures of the French-speaking peoples. Here are some ideas you can use to add information about French culture in your classroom

The Alberta's Francophone Heritage Website tells the individual and community stories from the era of the fur trade to contemporary Francophone communities confidently embracing the future.

This Edukit explores the history of Francophones across the prairie province. Students are invited to learn more about the French-speaking community through a number of interactive and educational features, which include a crossword puzzle, quiz, and word search.

Use this deck of Alphabet AniMoves to help explore fun and creative movements while learning the names of animals in Blackfoot, Cree, and Stoney Nakoda. There are cues for movement on the back of each card.

This page has great information about Canada's Francophone heritage that can be shared in classrooms

This introduction to the Seven Sacred Teachings features nine mini lessons for Grades 1-2 and Grades 3-6 to complete over a two-week period. Each lesson includes discussion questions and a short activity.

The Learning Circle is a resource elementary-level learning exercises about First Nations knowledge and culture. You will find lesson plans focused on Indigenous storytelling, the use of colours, and seasons.

Listed below are an abundance of easy place-based lessons that you can do daily, weekly, or seasonally

A lesson plan for K-4 students that uses Bannock as the medium for exploring Métis ideas of identity and community

A lesson plan for early elementary students from the Rupertsland Institute that explores Métis ideas of identity and community