"Canadian History is Boring."

Let's Change That.

Canadian history has the danger of being considered boring. Our history isn't really that long and we don't have some of the big, explosive events in our story that draw our attention when we look at the big picture. Instead, we have to zoom in a lot closer to smaller moments and take a look at what is happening right then. We need to get hands-on. And that's where My Canadian Time Capsule comes in.

Course curriculum

    1. How This Course Works

    2. Download Your Booklet

    1. A Note to Parents

    2. Watch A Video

    3. Mapping

    4. WebQuest

    5. Build a Viking Ship

    6. Read a Book

    7. Play a Game

    8. Cook a Meal

    9. Write a Saga

    10. Build a Viking Longhouse

    11. Viking Art

    12. Primary Sources

    13. The Viking Timestamp

    1. A Note to Parents

    2. Watch a Video

    3. Mapping

    4. WebQuest

    5. Bake Bread

    6. Read a Book

    7. Write Letters

    8. Seigneuries / Habitants – Art Project

    9. Survive the Winter

    10. Our View of History

    11. Build a Log Cabin

    12. Primary Sources

    13. New France Time Stamp

    1. A Note to Parents

    2. Watch A Video

    3. Mapping

    4. Minecraft – Quebec 1759

    5. Play A Game

    6. Read A Book

    7. Weapons & Uniforms

    8. Battle on the Plains of Abraham Art

    9. Front Page News

    10. Recreate a Moment

    11. The Aftermath

    12. Primary Sources

    13. Timestamp

    1. A Note to Parents

    2. Watch a Video

    3. Mapping

    4. WebQuest

    5. Canoe & Portage

    6. Play a Game

    7. Listen to Music

    8. Read a Book

    9. Make a Craft

    10. Cook a Meal

    11. Hudson’s Bay vs North West Company Race

    12. Primary Sources

    13. Timestamp

    1. A Note to Parents

    2. Watch a Video

    3. Mapping

    4. WebQuest

    5. Write Letters

    6. Read a Book

    7. Make a Timeline

    8. Make a Comic Strip

    9. So, Who Won?

    10. A Bundle of Twigs

    11. Play A Game

    12. Primary Sources

    13. Timestamp
  • Art Made from Rocks
  • Homemade Bread
  • Telegraph
  • Cookies that have been broken apart
  • Perspective Art - Train Tracks
  • Lego MiniFigure Panning for Gold

When you've completed the activities that interest you in each unit, you can print out a timestamp and stick it into your TimeStamp Collection Booklet and write a little short note to remind you what was learned. Keep collecting stamps throughout your Time Capsule adventure.

FAQ

  • What age is this for?

    This program was designed around what I thought my own kids would enjoy - particularly my Grade 5+ kids. However, I hate putting age ranges on things because homeschooling is so adaptable that you can use it with all kids. I think this program is able to be used with most ages.

  • Will I have access forever?

    When you join My Canadian Time Capsule, you will get access to all 12 units right away with lifetime access to the program materials.

  • Is this secular?

    I always try to make my resources faith-neutral. If religion is covered in any way, it is presented from a historical perspective, not a personal faith one.

  • Are the units printable or all online?

    Activities are a combination of videos, printables, activities, online games and research, and more. Some will be online and some will be offline. Each month's activities are different.

  • What about Indigenous perspectives?

    Although I'm not personally from a Indigenous background, I wanted to make sure that I respect and present their views as honestly as possible. There are considerations of the indigenous perspectives in most of the subjects included - providing activities or research questions that encourage students to consider how events impacted the Indigenous community. If I have included anything which is unintentionally incorrect, please connect with me to let me know. I am always open to learning more.

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