There are many interesting and influential people throughout Canadian history that students can research to gain a deeper understanding of Canada's past and present. Researching real people helps students to get a more concrete and compassionate understanding of the culture, lives and diverse perspectives of different people. Students will research a person and then create a Biography Poster highlighting their accomplishments or notable moments.
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Objective: Research a famous or notable person from Canadian history. Create a Biography Poster that highlights their major accomplishments.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Person’s image, name, dates of birth/death, accomplishments.
Use a graphic organizer to help students gather and sort key facts about their chosen Canadian figure before creating the poster. This makes the research process more structured and ensures they include all required details.
Demonstrate searching for trustworthy sources like library databases and reputable websites. Show students how to identify facts versus opinions and remind them to record where they found the information.
Encourage students to paraphrase what they learn about the figure’s achievements. Remind them not to copy text directly and to highlight what makes the person notable in a clear, student-friendly way.
Support students in finding or drawing images that best represent their person’s life and accomplishments. Discuss copyright and creative commons resources for photos, or suggest drawing if images are hard to find.
Arrange a class gallery walk where students display their posters and learn from each other’s research. Encourage positive feedback and questions to build a supportive learning environment.
A Notable Canadians Biography Poster activity is a classroom project where students research a famous Canadian and create a poster showcasing their life, accomplishments, and impact on Canadian history, using images and key facts.
Students typically select a notable Canadian from a teacher-provided list or their own research, focusing on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canadian history or culture.
A biography poster should include the person's image, name, birth/death dates, major accomplishments, and descriptive words or images that highlight their importance in Canadian history.
Examples of notable Canadians include John Cabot, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, Kateri Tekakwitha, Thanadelthur, Marquis de Montcalm, and Isaac Brock, among others from early Canadian history.
Researching real people helps students gain concrete, compassionate understanding of Canada's culture and history by exploring diverse perspectives and personal stories.