Marius Barbeau A glimpse of Canadian Culture (1883-1969)
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Learning Activities

Amazing Objects

Students learn about the history and cultures of aboriginal peoples and French Canadians and learn to interpret their artifacts by studying objects from the Canadian Museum of Civilization's database. Students will complete an Amazing Object activity sheet, and make a presentation in a format of their choice.

Grade: Grades 2-4; Quebec Cycle 1-2

  • Amazing Objects - Lesson Plan (PDF 300k)
  • Amazing Objects - Activity Sheet (PDF 125k)

Artifact Records:

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