Edukit on Honours
Lesson objective for the edukit It’s An Honour!
The objective of this lesson is to teach students about the Canadian Honours System and to foster a renewed sense of national pride and identity.
Links with curricula across Canada
Canadian identity; community engagement; personal and societal values; social studies; prominent citizens; Remembrance Day; arts and culture; research, writing, speaking and presentation skills.
Target groups
This lesson plan proposes several activities designed for different grade levels. Pick and choose one or a combination of activities that will meet your class’s needs.
Documents to download
Lesson plan: It’s An Honour! (PDF - 259 Kb)
The lesson plan offers six different activities, which you can choose to complete in whole or in part, depending on the needs of your course. Five of these activities come with an activity sheet for the students (below).
Activity sheet 1: Scavenger Hunt (PDF - 187 Kb)
For grades 4 to 12 / Grade 4 to Secondary 5. Activity to be done in the classroom or while visiting the travelling exhibit.
Activity sheet 2: Test Your Knowledge (PDF - 147 Kb)
For grades 4 to 12 / Grade 4 to Secondary 5. Activity to be done in the classroom or while visiting the travelling exhibit.
Activity sheet 3: Local Heroes (PDF - 112 Kb)
For grades 4 to 6. Activity to be done in the classroom.
Activity sheet 4: Recipients in My Community (PDF - 163 Kb)
For grades 7 to 9 / Secondary 1 to 3. Activity to be done in the classroom.
Activity sheet 5: Nominate Someone (PDF - 106 Kb)
For grades 10 to 12 / Secondary 4 and 5. Activity to be done in the classroom.
