Resources
for Teachers

Below is a list of links to varied resources including copyright information. Check back often as these resources are continually being added to and updated.

• ArtsNL
• Black History Month
• Chirp’s Large Day Free Colouring Book for Teachers – use Discount Code ChirpLovesTeachers to cancel out any charge for the entire colouring book – you can print it in its entirety or choose pages to distribute as they suit your curriculum. There’s a short form when downloading the pages that will also allow you to identify if you’d be interested in doing an author visit (in person or virtually based on location)
• Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute – free resources
• Kids Help Phone
  
• Safe and Sound (The Safe & Sound education program created by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Newfoundland and Labrador (CHHA-NL) is designed to directly support and complement the Provincial Grade 4 Science unit on Sound)
• Safe Kids/Protégeons nos enfants (activities to support emergency remote teaching and learning as well as mental health resources)
• Teacher’s Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
• Volunteer Hall of Fame Award
  • Selection Criteria
  • Nomination Form
• World Day of Social Justice (February 20)

Truth and Reconciliation Resources

• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund / Legacy Schools Program – free resources
• “Imagine A Canada” Teacher’s Guide from the  National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
• ImagineAction a social justice program of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation
• Indigenous Arts & Stories Writing Competition Teachers’ Toolkit

Copyright Information

• Copyright Decision Tool
• Copyright, Fair Dealing and The Classroom (PowerPoint Slides)
• Copyright and Fair Dealing for Teachers — Article from the March/April 2018 issue of The Bulletin
• Copyright Matters! – Some Key Questions & Answers for Teachers from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation
• The Copyright Resource for Teachers: Copyright Decision Tool
• Fair Dealing Guidelines
• Information for Principals and Teachers – A Copyright Presentation
• Posters
  1) Copyright and Fair Dealing Reference Materials
  2) Copyright Fair Dealing Guidelines
  3) Do Not Copy Workbooks or Other Consumables
• Teachers’ Use of Consumables

2SLGBTQ+ Resources

• LGBTQ Cyberbullying: A Guide for Parents and Educators
• 10 Things Every Parent of a Transgender Child Needs To Know
• Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit for NL, Grades 7-12 GSA Guide
• How to Support Your Transgender Teen
• International Day of Pink
• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
• LBGTQ Parenting Network
• Parents and Family
• A Guide to Virtual GSAs

Media Literacy

• A Guide for Trusted Adults: Practical Tips and Tools for Supporting Girls and Young Women Navigating Life Online
• CyberBullying — from the NLTA Policy Handbook
• Cyberconduct and Electronic Communications – Important Information and Guidelines for Teachers — Infosheet No. 26
• Social Media – Tips and Advice
• Social Media for Teachers 

Veterans Affairs Canada/Anciens Combattants Canada

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All-new 2022 editions of the Take Time to Remember activity booklet (ages 5-7), as well as youth newspapers Tales of Animals in War (ages 5-11) and the Canada Remembers Times (ages 12-18) are now available. Our popular Postcards for Peace, bookmarks and posters are also back, as is the online Veterans’ Week teacher’s guide.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day/learning-resources

National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program

The Department of National Defence’s National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program will be once again accepting requests starting in late September. This year’s program will include an array of options that they hope will meet the needs of educators. If you would like to include the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) speaker videos, or possibly invite a CAF speaker for an in-person or virtual presentation, or maybe participate in a panel discussion with CAF members, please submit a request via their website.

http://Canada.ca/caf-veterans-week-speakers

Remembering those who served

This year has seen the commemoration of special milestones from Canada’s military history, including the 105^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 80^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, the 30^th anniversary of major United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the Balkans and the 25^th anniversary of the Red River Floods.

We have lots of historical information and lesson plans about the brave Canadians who have served in these and other military efforts over the years. Explore our resources today!

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance

Canadian Armed Forces domestic efforts

Our military plays many important roles here in Canada, coast to coast to coast. From search and rescue operations to patrolling our borders to providing assistance during natural disasters, the contributions have been many. Find out more about these kinds of efforts on our website.

www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

Other historical publications and learning resources

Looking for free, bilingual learning kits, historical sheets and booklets about Canada’s wars, battles and peace support efforts? We offer a variety of print and electronic resources year-round to help students learn more about our country’s proud military history. Get yours by visiting our online ordering site.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=en

“Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit

One of our newest learning resources offers a wealth of historical information and classroom-ready activities about Canada’s wide range of military efforts since the end of the Korean War. Order your free copy of the “Canadian Armed Forces around the world” learning kit and see what you’ve been missing.

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits

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Les versions 2022 du livret d’activités Prendre le temps de se Souvenir (pour les 5 à 7 ans), ainsi que les journaux Histoires d’animaux à la guerre (pour les 5 à 11 ans) et Le Canada se souvient (pour les 12 à 18 ans) sont maintenant disponibles. Encore une fois cette année, les cartes postales de la paix, signets et affiches sont de retour, de même que le guide de l’enseignant de la Semaine des vétérans en ligne.

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/get-involved/veterans-week/learning-resources

Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans

À compter de la fin septembre, il sera de nouveau possible de présenter des demandes dans le cadre du Programme national des conférenciers de la Semaine des vétérans du ministère de la Défense nationale. L’édition de cette année offrira une gamme d’options destinées à répondre aux besoins du personnel enseignant. Si vous souhaitez inclure des vidéos de conférenciers des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) à vos activités, inviter un conférencier des FAC à donner un exposé en personne ou une présentation virtuelle, ou encore participer à une discussion de groupe avec des membres des FAC, veuillez transmettre votre demande par l’entremise du site Web du Programme :

http://Canada.ca/fac-conferenciers-semaine-veterans

Se souvenir de leur service

En 2022, nous avons souligné des jalons militaires canadiens importants, comme le 105^e  anniversaire de la bataille de la crête de Vimy, le 80^e anniversaire du raid sur Dieppe, le 30^e anniversaire des efforts de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies dans les Balkans, ainsi que le 25^e anniversaire des inondations de la rivière Rouge.

Anciens Combattants Canada vous propose un éventail d’information et de plans de leçons pour souligner le courage de nos militaires, qui ont servi au fil du temps. Explorez nos ressources variées!

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance

Les Forces armées canadiennes en service au pays

Nos militaires occupent des rôles importants ici même, au pays, d’un océan à l’autre. Que ce soient les opérations de recherche et sauvetage, les patrouilles de nos frontières ou l’aide lors de catastrophes naturelles, les contributions sont nombreuses. Vous trouverez plus de renseignements à propos de ces efforts sur notre site web :

www.veterans.gc.ca/fra/remembrance/wars-and-conflicts/caf-operations/service-in-canada

Autres ressources d’apprentissage et publications historiques

Si vous cherchez des ressources gratuites et bilingues afin d’aider les élèves à en apprendre davantage sur notre fière histoire militaire, nous offrons des trousses d’apprentissage, des feuillets et des livrets historiques, en format électronique ou imprimé. Visitez notre site de commande en ligne :

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/?request_locale=fr

Ressource d’apprentissage « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde »

Une de nos plus récentes ressource d’apprentissage propose une variété d’information et de plans de leçons à propos des nombreux efforts militaires du Canada depuis la fin de la guerre de Corée. Commandez une clé USB « Les Forces armées canadiennes autour du monde » pour votre salle de classe!

https://crorders-commandescss.vac-acc.gc.ca/croos/items/index?category=EducationKits