The Fur Trade in Canada

This Storyboard That activity is part of the lesson plans for Canadian History




Copy Activity*


Activity Overview

A 5 Ws analysis allows students to dig into historical events and time periods with the help of a graphic organizer. In this activity, students will highlight the 5 Ws of the Canadian fur trade. Teachers may also ask students to add a 6th cell for "how", though it's not required. Below are some sample questions students may answer.


Copy Activity*


Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)


Due Date:

Objective: Create a spider map that highlights the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the Fur Trade.

Student Instructions:

  1. Click “Start Assignment”.
  2. For each cell, answer the question with a 1-3 sentence description.
  3. Create an illustration that represents each answer using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.

Requirements: Answer 5-6 questions about the Fur Trade and include appropriate illustrations for each.



Copy Activity*



More Storyboard That Activities

Canadian History



Copy Activity*