Canada's Symbols and Celebrations · National Identity
Canada: A Bilingual Nation
Introducing the two official languages of Canada, English and French, and their role in our identity.
Key Questions
- 1What are the two official languages of Canada?
- 2Where do we see French and English used together?
- 3Why is it helpful to speak more than one language?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Heritage and Identity: Our Families and Stories - Grade 1
Grade: Grade 1
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Canada's Symbols and Celebrations
Period: National Identity
Suggested Methodologies
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