Parks Canada has a wealth of classroom-ready educational resources that will enhance your students’ learning experiences about Canada’s National Historic Sites, National Parks and National Marine Conservation Areas. To browse through these great resources, visit the Parks Canada Teacher’s Corner.
Lesson Plans related to Black History from the Parks Canada Teachers’ Corner
Canadian Terminals on the Underground Railroad
This reference article, written by Shannon Ricketts (a Parks Canada historian), provides an overview of the Underground Railroad movement into Canada. The article focuses on various Ontario national historic sites and national historic people who have been commemorated for their involvement in this important chapter of Canadian history.
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Underground Railroad – Canadian Teachers’ Guide
Enhance your students’ understanding and appreciation of the history of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) story by using these lesson plans in your classroom. Learn about the realities and hardships of a person coming to Canada via the
UGRR; identify the locations where Black immigrants settled in Southwestern Ontario; gain appreciation of the importance of secrecy, and much more!
Underground Railroad educators, historians and writers assisted Parks Canada with the preparation of this educational resource.
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