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Grade 6 Social Studies Lessons Online
1. Social Studies: Grade 6: Explorers and the Impact on Canada
The fur trade affected the development of Canada in many ways. This unit discusses the fur trade, voyageurs, the Hudson Bay Company and explorers Samuel Hearne, Alexander Mackenzie, Sir John Franklin and their accomplishments.
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2. Social Studies: Grade 6: Aboriginal Issues in Canada
The time before Europeans and Aboriginals came in contact is known as the pre-contact period. This unit discusses Aboriginal societies in the pre-contact period, the relationship between European explorers and the Aboriginal People during the early contact period, and settlement issues, reserves, treaties, disease in the later contact period. Today, many issues remain unresolved. This unit also looks at these issues as well as recent advancements.
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3. Social Studies: Grade 6: Canada and World Trade
The United States is Canada's major trading partner, as well as a strong cultural influence. Canada also has other trading partners. This unit examines trade, imports, exports, APEC, NAFTA, the Commonwealth, La Francophonie, OAS, NATO, and peacekeeping.
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12 Online Lesson Worksheets
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