Famous Canadians : lesson plans

Canada is a vast country filled with many different people. There are many Canadians that are famous for their special talents and skills. Some Canadians are well known for their ability to entertain others, their ability to play different sports or for their artistic ability. Other Canadians have made important scientific discoveries or have invented items that are useful to many people. Over the history of Canada, there have also been a number of Prime Ministers whose accomplishments made them famous. This "famous Canadians" unit studies many of these great Canadian people. Students practice using different reading, writing, research, and language arts skills as they complete the activities in this "Famous Canadians" unit.

SECTION I - LESSONS

Section I contains ten structured lessons dealing with Canadian athletes, entertainers, inventors and scientists, authors, artists, and prime ministers.

Introductory Activity
Famous Athletes
Famous Athletes (Continued)
Famous Entertainers
Famous Entertainers (Continued)
Famous Inventors and Scientists
Famous Authors
Famous Authors (Continued)
Famous Artists
Famous Prime Ministers

SECTION II - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

The optional activities provide teachers with flexibility in teaching the unit. They can replace activities in the main lessons, be used as review, or provide students with enrichment.

Write a Letter/E-mail
Create a Game
Write a Song or Poem
Fact Cards
What Are They Doing Today? Internet Activity
Being Famous: Pros and Cons
Famous Canadians Sample Exam

SECTION III - MAJOR PROJECT

Each student can complete the major project individually, with a partner, or in small groups. Different activities for completing the project are provided in order to individualize the project and take into account the different learning styles of students.

Lesson Plan Details

Famous Canadians