Crossroads of Culture 200 Years of Canadian Immigration (1800-2000)
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Learning Activities

Virtual Museum Challenge

Students learn to interpret objects that belonged to immigrants to Canada, and learn about immigration to Canada between 1800 and 2000, by researching and selecting images of objects from the Canadian Museum of Civilization's database, completing the Virtual Museum Challenge worksheet, and making a presentation of artifacts selected for an imaginary exhibition.

Grade: Grades 9-12; Quebec Secondary Cycle 2

  • Virtual Museum Challenge - Lesson Plan (PDF 220k)
  • Virtual Museum Challenge - Worksheet (PDF 170k)

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