Hooked rug

Learning Activities

Write a Label

Students learn about the history and cultures of aboriginal peoples and French Canadians, and learn how to write concise, meaningful label text, by selecting objects from the Canadian Museum of Civilization's database, writing several labels in different ways, sharing their labels with their classmates, and making a presentation in a format of their choice.

Grade: Grades 9-12; Quebec Secondary Cycle 2

• Write a Label - Lesson Plan (PDF 440k)

Selected Artifacts Information Packages:

• Rag rug - (PDF 125k)
• Basket - (PDF 160k)
• Maple sugar ladle - (PDF 165k)
• Medicine cabinet - (PDF 125k)
• Jewelry box - (PDF 140k)
• Scissors case - (PDF 160k)
• Hackle - (PDF 170k)
• Toy worktable - (PDF 155k)