History (Grades 1-11)
Historica Canada
This website provides a variety of activities focusing on the History of Canada. This includes the Heritage Canada videos.
History (Grades 7-11)
Centre d'histoire de Montréal
This is a museum about the history of Montreal. It spans all units in the secondary Canadian History courses.
Geography (Grades 1-11)
Google Earth
Google Earth allows you to see the world from different angles and perspectives. It also allows you to draw maps, and add photos to create your own story.
Geography (Grades 3-11)
World Mapper
This website provides maps and cartograms exploring a variety of themes. It is constantly updated.
History (Grades 7-11)
LEARN | Historical Thinking and Evaluation Strategies
This site gives examples of what MEES-style evaluation situations look like. It also provides practice with the intellectual operations.
History (Grades 7-11)
First Peoples of Canada
A comprehensive amount of information can be found here about Canada's First Peoples. Information can be organized geographically, linguistically, etc.
Histoire (Grades 7-11)
Musée Virtuel du Canada
A large digital source of stories and experiences. Virtual exhibits allow an immersive experience without leaving home.
Finance (Grades 9-11)
NatWest Budget Game
Here, students are asked to manage a fictional budget for 3 months. They must maintain a positive balance while paying for things like food, travel, and lodging.
Finance (Grades 9-11)
How the Market Works
Students receive a virtual amount of money to be invested in the stock market. This can be done individually, or as a class.
Finance (Grade 11+)
CanLearn
Here, students can apply for loans as scholarships as they move on to the next stages of their education. This site is run by Canada's federal government.
Finance (Grade 11+)
Aide financiere aux études
Here, students can apply for loans as scholarships as they move on to the next stages of their education. This site is run by Quebec's provincial government.
General (Grades 1-8)
UN Voices of Youth
This website was created, with the help of UNICEF, by youth and for youth. It provides a platform to discuss issues such as education, human rights, and health.
General (Grades 7-11)
United Nations Students
This website created by the United Nations, introduces the concept of Model UN to youth. It also provides other platforms for youth to become engaged in world issues. United Nations; Civics; Citizenship; World Issues
History (Grades 1-11)
Veterans Affairs - Kidzone
This site focuses on Canada's military history. Students can learn about Canada's military involvement in the world through timelines and primary documents.
History (Grades 1-11)
Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
In this site students can be introduced to the Holocaust. Older students can delve deeper into particular issues or plan a visit to the museum.
History (Grades 1-11)
McCord Museum Collection Online
The McCord Museum allows you to access their collection online. It provides art, artefacts, and historical content.
Geography (Grades 6-11)
Historical Maps
This website provides historical maps. There are maps that are specific to North America covering political changes, vegetation, etc.
Histoire (Grades 9-11)
Musée Virtuel de la Nouvelle-France
This virtual museum focuses on the French colonization of New France. Students can learn about daily life, explorers, trade, and more in the early history of the colony.
Finance (Grades 1-11)
Talk With Our Kids about Money
This site provides parents with free tools and resources designed to help them have discussions about money with their children. Divided into "home" and "school" programs, there are multiple filters to help choose the right activity for you.
Finance (Grades 9-11)
RBC Student Solutions
Royal Bank offers a wide range of quick hits for parents about teaching their kids about personal finance. From using a debit card to allowances, RBC provides helpful hints and videos from experts to help parents navigate this sometimes tricky topic.
Finance (Grade 11+)
TD Mortgage Calculators & Tools
TD provides an online set of tools used to help potential home buyers manage their purchase. Students can simulate real-life financial situations by calculating a mortgage payments, comparing different kinds of mortgages, deciding on a down payment, and more.