Immigration and the Changing Face of Canada · 1800s to Present
Waves of Immigration
Students explore the waves of immigration that have shaped Canada, learning about why people come to Canada and the contributions immigrants make.
Key Questions
- 1Why do people choose to come to Canada?
- 2How have immigrants shaped Canadian culture and society?
- 3What challenges do newcomers to Canada face?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Immigration and the Changing Face of Canada
Period: 1800s to Present
Suggested Methodologies
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