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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING CANADA PATCH PROGRAM
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1. Canada is the second largest country in the world. What continent is it located on? Identify the capital, flag and currency used. Identify the symbols on the patch.

2. Canada is known for its French-Canadian presence residing mainly in Quebec. In addition, they have slang words in Canada may be different that what you may hear in America. Try to form a phrase or count in the French language OR learn four words in Canadian slang.

3. The name Canada is derived from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata, which means “village” Today Canada still contains many native inhabitant communities. Choose one to learn more about. Find out what type of housing they used, what region they were located in, and what handicrafts they practiced. For extra complete a game or craft representing their heritage Some examples of tribes are Copper Eskimo, Huron, Innu, Kaska and Slavey. [inhabitant- a person that lives in a particular place or area.] .

4. Canada offers a diverse cultural mix of English, German, Chinese, Italian, and French, influences. This creates a variety of different foods. Create a recipe or taste a food product from Canada. Examples: cheeses, pancakes, french toast, pies, scones, sugar snow, and cakes.

5. There are several provinces in Canada. Each one is very different in terrain and has its own motto, capital, flag, bird, and tree. Choose a province and learn three things about it such as its symbols or where it is located.

6. Every city has its own festivals or celebrations according to their heritage or culture. Public holidays such as Canada Day, New Year’s Eve, Christmas, Boxing Day or Easter are celebrated across the country on the same day. Create a simulated Canadian celebration, complete a craft OR food representing one of their festivals or holidays, OR learn more about one of their celebrations. Examples of festivals or other celebrations include: Winter Carnival, Jazz Festival, Tulip Festival, Metro International Caravan, and Klondike Days.

7. The Phantom of the Opera has been presented on stage over 4,000 times since its premier opening in 1989. Canada has many theatres, historic buildings, landmarks, and sites to see. View or learn more about a play that is presently showing in Canada, research a landmark, building, or site OR create a craft that represents a play, landmark, site or museum. Examples include: Niagara Falls, Northern Lights, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Montreal Museum des Beaux Arts, Shoe Museum, and the Ontario Science Centre.

8. Ice Hockey is Canada’s most popular winter sport. Residents also enjoy ice skating, lacrosse, tobogganing, skiing, swimming, baseball, football, curling. kayaking, and scuba diving. Learn more about one of these sports, play one or watch one.

9. There are a variety of games that played in Canada by children. Learn a traditional game OR play a game that symbolizes Canada’s customs or culture OR play a game in our manual. Some examples include: Arctic Hunt, Ajaqaq, and can you remember?

10. From Asian silky creations to Little India’s shops filled with shiny jewelry, the crafts and creations in Canada are unique and specially designed. Other crafts that Canada is known for are: wood carving and beadwork from the Native settlers, scenic paintings, sculpting, ceramics, basket ware, clothing, and jewelry. Create a craft or project using a traditional Canadian skill.

11. Traditional clothing in Canada is mainly worn today on special occasions, especially at the Carnival. Since the culture in Canada involves many racial and ethnic groups, many versions of traditional clothing are worn, according to the country their heritage is derived from. Draw a picture of the clothing, create a mask for the carnival, or view traditional clothing through books or the internet.

12. Native Canadians from thousands of years ago were called the Inuit's or Eskimos. Today the Inuit's primarily reside in settlements or arctic lands of the Nunavut province. Learn more about these early settlers such as their housing, skills, and survival tacks OR read a legend, play Muk, OR create a craft representing their heritage.

13. Animals residing in Canada can have a difficult time surviving during the winter months if they don’t adapt to the cold temperatures. Some animals hibernate or migrate while others store food for the winter. What does it mean to migrate or hibernate for the winter? Choose 3 animals from Canada to learn more about. Examples are: arctic fox, snowshoe hare, moose, polar bear, and beaver.

14. Listen to music from Canadian artists, sing a song, OR read a legend from Canada.