Canada in the Classroom

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Canada in the Classroom is written by William W. Joyce and published by Washington, D.C. : National Council for the Social Studies. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0879860502 (ISBN 10) and 9780879860509 (ISBN 13).

This publication was developed to encourage United States educators to add a significant Canadian dimension to their social studies teaching. Though there is a growing teacher interest in Canada, teachers are often not adequately prepared. The 10 authors of the articles contained in this volume view Canada from a wide variety of perspectives; they include a United States high school student, a middle school teacher, an authority on Canadian literature, a social studies teacher-educator, and specialists in Canadian history, geography, and politics. Chapter 1 urges a curriculum that stresses the interdependency between the United States and Canada. Chapter 2 traces Canadian history. Chapter 3 disputes the notion that Canadian geography is an extension of American geographical patterns. Chapter 4 describes techniques for teaching students to design computer simulations about acid rain. Chapter 5 demonstrates how Canadian literature may be used to shape an understanding of the Canadian character. Finally, Chapter 6 explores the bilingual character of Canada and its implications. Student activities sections following each article provide a variety of ideas for grades 5 through 12. Included as appendices are listings of Canadian Studies projects, consulates, and provincial government 'houses', all located within the United States. (CBC)