VimyRidgeandDukeofEdinburgh

TeacherResourceGuide

InCommemorationofthe100thyearAnniversaryofBattleofVimyRidgeandCanada’s150thBirthday

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TableofContents

Introduction Pg.2HowtoGetStarted Pg.3DukeofEdinburghAward Pg.4PhysicalEducationActivities Pg.5-10MathActivities Pg.11ScienceActivities Pg.12-13SocialStudiesActivities Pg.14-16ArtActivities Pg.17-18EnglishActivities Pg.19-21*PleaseNote:Theactivitieslistedinthisguidecanbedoneindependentlybutaremosteffectivewhenusedinacrosscurricularfashion.Afewoftheinterconnectionshavebeenhighlightedattheendoftheactivity.

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IntroductionApril9th,2017,marksthe100thanniversaryoftheBattleofVimyRidge.ThisanniversarywillcelebrateaFirstWorldWarbattlethatpavedthewaytoanAlliedvictory,andhelpedsolidifyCanadaasanindependentnation.Therearemanywaysinwhichindividualscanbeinvolvedinthiscelebration.Below,youwillfindactivitiesrangingfromphysicaleducationtoart,whichyoumayconductinyourclassessothatyouandyourstudentscanparticipateinthismomentousevent.Inadditiontoclassroomresources,studentsandschoolsarealsoprovidedwithinformationonhowtheycanengageinthematerialoutsideofclasstime,aswellasworktowardsreceivingtheirtheDukeofEdinburghAward.TheAwardconceptisoneofindividualchallenge,tonurtureinnerpride,andempoweryoungleaders.TheAwardoffersallCanadianyouthbetweentheagesof14-25,abalanced,non-competitiveprogrammeofextracurricularactivitiesthatencouragespersonaldiscovery,growth,self-reliance,perseverance,andservicetothecommunity.Inadditiontotheclassroomandawardcomponents,schoolsalsohavetheopportunitytoengageintwonationalvirtualevents:the100thAnniversaryvirtualceremony(April6th,2017)andtheNationalVirtualRemembranceDayceremony(weekofNovember11th).Thisresourcewasdevelopedaspartofanationalyouthengagementstrategybythefollowingpartners:CentreforGlobalEducation,TakingITGlobal,theDukeofEdinburghAward&theAlbertaDistanceLearningCentre.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthisresourceorhowyoucantakepartinthenationalvirtualceremonies,youmaycontactJessicaMatthewsfromTakingITGlobal(jessica@takingitglobal.org).

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HowtoGetStartedThisresourcehasbeendevelopedforyourindependentusewithinyourclassrooms.Theactivitiesbelowhavebeencreatedforteacherstoimplementwithintheirlessonsandsupplementexistingcurriculum.Thereareactivitiesforthefollowingsubjects:PhysicalEducation,Math,Science,SocialStudies,ArtandEnglish.TheseactivitieswillallowforyouandyourstudentstoengageinthecentennialcelebrationoftheBattleofVimyRidge.IfparticipatinginthevirtualvideoconferencehostedbytheCentreforGlobalEducation,theseactivitiesarenotarequirement,yetarehighlyrecommendedforpreparingyourstudentsforthisevent.

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TheDukeofEdinburghAward(FormoreinformationabouttheAward,seeAppendix1)SchoolInformationPackageThank you for taking the time to review the enclosed information on The Duke ofEdinburgh’s International Award Programme. We hope the information provided willaddressyourpreliminaryquestionsandencourageyourfutureinvolvement.The Award concept is one of individual challenge, to nurture inner pride, and empoweryoungleaders.TheAwardoffersallCanadianyouthbetweentheagesof14-25abalanced,non-competitive programme of extracurricular activities that encourages personaldiscovery,growth,self-reliance,perseverance,andservicetothecommunity.Youngpeoplechallengethemselvesbysettinggoalsandworkingtoachievetheminfourareas;Servicetothecommunity,Skill,PhysicalFitnessandanAdventurousjourney.ParticipationintheAwardoffersanationalcertificateofrecognition,apinfortheyouthaswellasattendancetolocal,provincial,andnationalAwardceremonies.Thereisaregistrationfeeof$30.00perlevelwhichincludestherecordbook,supplementarymaterials,andallceremoniesatthecompletionofeachlevel.Dependingonwhichprovinceorterritoryyouresidein,completionoftheAwardmayalsoallowEducationcredit tobe received.Additionally, theAwardenhances job, scholarship,andpost-secondary school applications giving recipients a unique edge in today’s highlycompetitiveenvironment.

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TheDukeofEdinburghandVimyRidgeIfyourstudentsaretakingpartinthecelebrationofthe100thAnniversaryofVimyRidge,activitiesthattheyaredoingcancounttowardscompletingtheirDukeofEdinburghAward!HerearesomesuggestionsonhowVimyRidgeactivitiesapplytowardtheDukeofEdinburgh. CommunityService

SkillDevelopment

PhysicalFitness

AdventurousJourney

ResidentialProject

VisitingVeteransVolunteeratMilitaryMuseums

ModelbuildingofVimyRidgeBagPipesMarksmanshipArchivingofHistoricalrecordsScrapbookofveteranGrandparentsphotosDrama&playwritingSetproductionRe-enactVimysoldiersJournalism–recordstoriesofveteransDocumentaryofVetsPoetryHistoricalDanceSurvivalskillsJosephBoyden:“AboriginalHistory”

MarchingBiathlonArcheryMarksmanshipBootcampTraining

Cross-countryskitripHiking&CampingCanoetrip

Vimy,FrancetripEncountersWarMuseumCeremonyinNovember,2017

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PhysicalEducationActivity1:FitnessStandardsforCanadianSoldiersTime:HalforfullgymclassMaterials:Jumpropes,Mats,Paper&PencilActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillgivestudentsafirsthandexperienceofoneofthemanycomponentsthatconsistofbeingaCanadiansoldier.ThisexercisewillputintoperspectivethephysicaldemandsCanadianSoldiersmustenduretodayandallowforconversationaroundthepotentialdifferencebetweenCanadianSoldierstodayandthosewhofoughtduringtheBattleofVimyRidge(andotherbattlesinWW1).LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Studentswillparticipateinawarmupfor5to10min.Exercisescaninclude:

a) JumpRopeb) Joggingc) Biking

2)Studentswillparticipateinaerobicfitness/strengthtraining.Studentswillcomplete4exercises:

a) PushUpsb) SitUpsc) ChinUpsd) 2.4KmRun

*Note:Pleaserefertochartunderadditionalresourcesfornumbersofeachexercisestudentmustmeettopassfitnesstest3)Studentswilldiscusshowtheyfeltduringthisactivityandidentifyanychallengestheyfacedduringthistesting.Inaddition,theycandiscusspossibledifferencesbetweentoday’sfitnessstandardsandwhatthesestandardswerelikeforsoldiersfightinginWW1.AdditionalResourcesCheckouttheCanadianForcesPhysicalFitnessStandardsCheckouttheArmedForcesPhysicalFitnessGuideFitnesstestingstandardschartbelow10GoldenRulesofFitnessforWWISoldiersWorldWarIIFitnessStandards

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Activity2:Carryingweightofstandardequipment Time:HalfofgymclassMaterials:Gymweights,backpacksActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillgivestudentsafirsthandexperienceofoneofthemanycomponentsthatconsistofbeingaCanadiansoldier.ThisexercisewillputintoperspectivethephysicaldemandsCanadianSoldiersmustenduretoday,andallowforconversationaroundthepotentialdifferencebetweenCanadianSoldierstodayandthosewhofoughtduringtheBattleofVimyRidge(andotherbattlesinWW1).*Note:Thisactivitycanbeusedincombinationwiththefitnessstandardsactivity.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Showtheclassthefollowingshortclips:

a) TheGearSoldiersCarryb) HowMuchWeightdoSoldiersCarry?

2)Studentswillthenattempttocarryasimilarweighttowhatthesesoldierscarry(approximately60-90lbs).Youcanhavestudentswalkaloopwiththisweighttofullyunderstandwhatitmeanstocarryit.3)Studentswilldiscussthepossibletollofthisweightonthesoldierbothphysicallyandmentally.Inaddition,theycandiscussthedifferencesbetweentoday’sequipmentandwhatsoldiershadduringWW1andWW2.AdditionalResourcesUniformsWW1

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Activity3:MilitaryBootCamp/ObstacleCourseTime:HalforfullgymclassMaterials:Gymequipment,benchesActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillgivestudentsafirsthandexperienceofoneofthemanycomponentsthatconsistofbeingaCanadiansoldier.ThisexercisewillputintoperspectivethephysicalandmentaldemandsCanadianSoldiersmustenduretoday,andallowforconversationaroundthepotentialdifferencebetweenCanadianSoldierstoday,andthosewhofoughtduringtheBattleofVimyRidge(andotherbattlesinWW1).Thisactivitycanbeusedincombinationwiththefitnessstandardsandcarryingweightofstandardequipmentactivities.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Studentswillwarmupbyjogginginagroup.Theywilllineupinpairs,forming2lines.Theywilljogaroundthegym(oraroundthefieldifoutside)stayingatthesamepace.Theywilljogforapproximately5minutes.Youcanhave1or2studentsbe“leaders”ofthegroup,leadingeveryoneelseinachantorsongwhilewarmingup.2)Studentswillcompletetheobstaclecourseasateam,encouragingeachothertheentiretime.Thisobstaclecoursecanbeconstructedinanymanneryouseefitbutshouldincludethefollowingexercises:

a) Pushupsb) Situpsc) Squatsd) Forearmcrawlinge) Goingoverobstaclesf) Balancingonabeamg) Teamworkcomponenth) Runningbetweenstations

3)Studentscandiscusssomeofthechallengestheyfacedduringtheobstaclecourseinadditiontotheimportanceofteamworkforcompletingtheobstacle.AdditionalResourcesHowtoMasterObstacleCoursesRMCObstacleCourseTheOCourse

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Activity4:TrenchingActivityTime:PortionofclasstimeorovernightMaterials:Internet,shovels,blankets,warmclothingActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillgivestudentsafirsthandexperienceofwhatitwasliketobeasoldierinWW1livinginatrench.Thisexercisewillputintoperspectivethephysicalandmentaldemandsthatsoldiersenduredduringtrenchlife.Thisactivityisanovernightactivity,however,canbeadaptedtointroducestudentstotrenchlifeduringagymclass.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Havestudentswatchthefollowingclipsaboutlifeinthetrenches:

a) LifeinaFirstWorldWarTrenchb) TrenchLife

2)Studentswillthenlearnwhatit’sliketodigatrench.Havestudentspairup,with1studentdiggingatatimeandtheotheronlookout.Studentscanswitchwhenneeded,untilthetrenchischestdeep(orasdeepasyouareallowedtodig).Ifdoingthisactivityovernight,studentswilltaketurnssleepingin4hourshifts,withoneofthembeingonlookout,astheothertriestosleep.Studentswillonlyhave2blanketstosleepwith(dressedinsemiwarmclothes).Pleaserefertothearticlesintheadditionalresourcesectionforextrainformationregardingotherschoolswhohaverunthisactivity.3)Afterthisexerciseiscompleted,studentscandiscusssomeofthechallengestheyfaced.Theycandiscusswhatitwasphysicallyandmentallyliketodigthetrenchandtosleepovernightif,thispartoftheexercisewascompleted.AdditionalResourcesAnightinthetrenchesEagleshamstudentstaketothetrenchesEagleshamschoolRemembranceDayAdventureEagleshamstudentssurvivetrenchwarfarehistorylesson*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinaSocialStudiesclass

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MathActivity:MathematicsoftheBattleFieldTime:1classor15minperexerciseovermultipleclassesMaterials:Internet,calculatorsActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillgivestudentsachancetoputintoperspectivesomeofthedailylifeexperiencessoldiershadbeingapartofWW1.Thisactivitywillprovideanopportunityforstudentstodiscusswhatitmighthavebeenlikeforthesesoldiersandevenciviliansbackhomesupportingthem.LessonStudentswillcalculatethefollowingnumbersfortheBattleofVimyafterdoingsomeresearchonline:

a) NumbersKilled/Woundedb) Amountofammunitionusedc) Distancetravelledd) Numberofsoldierskilledperyard/metree) Archofmortarfiref) Velocityofshelling

AdditionalResourcesCanadianWarMuseumforVimyRidgeCanadianEncyclopediaVimyFoundation

*Note:Thisactivitycanalsobedoneinasocialstudiesclass

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ScienceActivity1:TrenchFootTime:20-30minMaterials:InternetActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithsomeinsightaroundthelivingconditionsforsoldiersduringWW1.ThisactivitywillallowstudentstodiscusshowthingshavechangedfromWW1totodayinregardtoenvironmentalchallengesthatsoldiersface.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Havestudentsresearchwhattrenchfootis.Havethembreakdownwhathappenstothebodytocausethistohappen.Inaddition,havethemresearchwhatsoldiersdidduringWW1topreventthisfromhappening.2)Afterresearchingabouttrenchfoot,havestudentsdiscussandresearchotheroccupationstodaythatmightencounterthishealthconcern.3)Thefinalstepishavingstudentsprepareshortpresentations(2-3minutepitch)ingroupsabouthowtheywouldpreventtrenchfootfromoccurring.Studentsmustkeepinmindwhathappenstothebodyandtheenvironmentalconditionsinwhichthesesoldierswereexposedto.AdditionalResourcesTrenchFoot:WW1andTodayOnlineTrenchInteractionWhatcausesTrenchFoot?

*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinaSocialStudiesclass

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Activity2:ChemicalWarfareTime:15-20minMaterials:Internet,PeriodicTableActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytolearnabouthowchemicalsciencewasintegratedintowarfare.StudentswillexplorehowgaseswerecreatedandusedinWW1.LessonThisactivityconsistsof2sections.1)HavestudentsresearchwhatchemicalwarfarewasintroducedinWW1.Havethemlookintothedifferentpoisonousgasesthatwerecreatedandhow(usingtheirperiodictableandtheinternet).Inaddition,havethemlookintowhatpurposethesepoisonsservedduringthewar-howtheywereusedbybothsidesandhowsoldiersprotectedthemselves.2)HavestudentsdiscussandcomparechemicalwarfarefromWW1topresentdaytacticsbeingusedallaroundtheworld.Havethemlookintotheequipmentthatsoldiersusetoprotectthemselvesagainstthesecreations.AdditionalResourcesDawnofChemicalWarfareCanadianWarMuseumCanadianBattlefieldsTheBattleofVimyRidge*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinaSocialStudiesclass

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SocialStudiesActivity1:RegimentalHistoryTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(Librarytime)ActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseetheimpactoftheBattleofVimyRidgeuponCanadaandCanadiansduringWW1andtoday.Theywilllearnabouthowthismomentinhistoryhasshapednotonlyourcountrybutthepeoplewholiveinit.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)HavestudentsformsmallgroupsandresearchthedifferentregimentsthatmakeuptheCanadianArmedForcesinpresentdayandduringWW1.2)AfterstudentshaveresearchedthedifferentcomponentsoftheCanadianArmedForces,havestudentspickoneoftheseregimentsandconnecttheirhistorytothebattleatVimyRidge.HavestudentsfocusontherolethatthisregimentplayedinthebattleofVimyRidge.3)Oncestudentsaredoneresearching,havethemcreateapresentationtosharewiththeirclassmateswhattheyhavelearnedaboutthisregimentandtheirsignificanceinthebattleofVimyRidge.AdditionalResourcesRegimentsatVimy*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinanEnglishclass

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Activity2:ArtifactsinContextTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(Librarytime)ActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseehowdifferenttheworldwasduringWW1comparedtothepresentday.ItwillalsoprovidethemanopportunitytoexplorethesimilaritiesbetweenthetwotimeperiodsandwhatthismeansforCanadaasacountryanditspeople.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof2sections.1)HavestudentsresearchanartifactofWW1.Theycanchoosefromthefollowinglistorcomeupwiththeirownartifact:

a) EquipmentandVehiclesb) WeaponsandAmmunitionc) ArchivalDocumentsd) ArtandCulturee) Propagandaf) Photographsg) DecorationsandMemorials

2)Oncestudentshavepickedtheirartifactandresearchedtofindoutmoreaboutit,havethemexploreitshistoricalcontext(thepurposeforit).Studentswillthencreateashortpresentationtoteachtheirclassmatesabouttheirartifactansweringthefollowingquestions:whyitwasimportantandifitwouldbeusefulintoday’ssociety.AdditionalResourcesCanadianWarMuseumObjectsandPhotosVeteransAffairsStoryGalleries*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinanEnglishclass

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Activity3:Cenotaphs&MemorialsTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(Librarytime),NewspapersActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseetheimpactofWW1uponCanadaandCanadians.TheywilllearnabouthowbattlessuchasVimyRidgehasshapednotonlyourcountrybutthepeoplewholiveinittoday.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof2sections.1)HavestudentsresearchtoseewhichcenotaphsandmemorialsexistwithintheirareaorprovinceinrelationtoWW1.Oncestudentshavefoundacenotaphormemorialhavethemresearchtolearnmoreaboutwhyitwasconstructed.2)Oncestudentshavefoundacenotaphormemorialhavethemcreateashortpresentationtodiscussthesignificanceofit(whatitrepresentedafterthewarandwhatitrepresentstoday).Theycanincludedfactsaboutthememorial,howitwasconstructedandwhenandwhoitishonouring.AdditionalResourcesNationalInventoryofCanadianMilitaryMemorials*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinanEnglishclass

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ArtActivity1:RegimentalHistoryTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(Librarytime),Artmaterials(ofyourchoosing)ActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseetheimpactoftheBattleofVimyRidgeuponCanadaandCanadiansduringWW1andtoday.Theywilllearnabouthowthismomentinhistoryhasshapednotonlyourcountrybutthepeoplewholiveinit.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)HavestudentsformsmallgroupsandresearchthedifferentregimentsthatmakeuptheCanadianArmedForcesinpresentdayandduringWW1.2)AfterstudentshaveresearchedthedifferentcomponentsoftheCanadianArmedForces,havestudentspickoneoftheseregimentsandconnecttheirhistorytothebattleatVimyRidge.HavestudentsfocusontherolethatthisregimentplayedinthebattleofVimyRidge.3)Oncestudentsaredoneresearching,havethemcreatea“coatofarms”or“logo”torepresentallthattheyhavelearntaboutthisregimentincombinationwithdepictingtheregiment’ssignificanceinthebattleofVimyRidge.AdditionalResourcesRegimentsatVimy*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinasocialstudiesorEnglishclass

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Activity2:ArtifactsinContextTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(Librarytime),Artmaterials(ofyourchoosing)ActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseehowdifferenttheworldwasduringWW1comparedtothepresentday.ItwillalsoprovidethemanopportunitytoexplorethesimilaritiesbetweenthetwotimeperiodsandwhatthismeansforCanadaasacountryandit’speople.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof2sections.1)HavestudentsresearchanartifactofWW1,lookingatwhyitwasimportantandifitwouldbeusefulintoday’swarfare.Theycanchoosefromthefollowinglistorcomeupwiththeirownartifact:

h) EquipmentandVehiclesi) WeaponsandAmmunitionj) ArchivalDocumentsk) ArtandCulturel) Propagandam) Photographsn) DecorationsandMemorials

2)Oncestudentshavepickedtheirartifactandresearchedtofindoutmoreaboutit,havethemexploreitshistoricalcontext(thepurposeforit).StudentswillthencreatearepresentationofthisartifactbothduringWW1andit’sequivalentintoday’ssociety.Theycancreateavisualrepresentationoraphysicalmodeloftheartifact.AdditionalResourcesCanadianWarMuseumObjectsandPhotosVeteransAffairsStoryGalleries*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinasocialstudiesorEnglishclass

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EnglishActivity1:Soldier(s)BiographyTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(LibraryTime),Newspapers,InterviewpeopleActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseethehumanityofWW1andthosewhofoughtduringthiswar.Itwillremindthemthatthesesoldierswerepeoplewhohadlivesbeforethewarandmayormaynothadlivesafter.LessonNotewhiledoingthisactivity:Onehundredyearsago,in1917,braveCanadiansoldiersaccomplishedwhathadbeenthoughtimpossible:theycapturedthehillofVimyRidge,France,takingitfromtheGermanarmywhohadcontrolleditformuchoftheFirstWorldWar.ThevictoryatVimyRidgewasawatershedmomentforthefledglingnationofCanada:fromthispointforward,Canada-andCanadians-wereseenasmorethanaBritishcolony.Wehadbecomeourownnation.Thisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)HavestudentsresearchtoseeifafamilyorcommunitymemberwasinvolvedinthebattleofVimyRidge.Whileresearchingstudentsshouldusethefollowinginformation:

a) Surnameb) Givenname(s)c) Regimental#d) Enlistmente) Casualty?

2)Afterstudentscompleteresearchaboutthissoldier,havethembrainstormthetypeoflifetheymighthavelivedafterthewar.3)Havestudentscreateapieceofwritingtorepresentallthattheyhavelearned/speculatedaboutthissoldier.Theycandothefollowing:

a) Createapoemdemonstratingallthattheyhavelearnedaboutthissoldierb) Writealettertothesoldierand/ortheirfamilythankingthemfortheirservices

AdditionalResourcesFirstWorldWarPersonnelRecordsGreatCanadianWarProject(UVic)*Note:Thisactivitycanalsobedoneinasocialstudiesorartclass

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Activity2:“BirthofaNation”Time:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(LibraryTime),Newspapers,InterviewpeopleActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytodiscussthestatement“BirthofaNation”andhowthisappliestoCanada,especiallywithCanada’s150thanniversaryoccurringthisJuly1st.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)Havestudentsresearchthestatement“BirthofaNation”andhowitappliestoCanadainrelationtothebattleofVimyRidge.Seeadditionalresourcesforwebsitesforstudentstovisit.2)Afterstudentscompletetheirresearchhavethemdiscussingroupstheirfindingsandwhattheyfeeland/orthinkaboutthisstatement.HavestudentsalsodiscussthisinrelationtoCanada’s150thanniversarycomingupthisJuly1st.3)Havestudentscreateapoem,shortstoryorskittorepresentthewhatthestatement“BirthofaNation”meanstothem.Inadditiontothemeaningofthisstatement,havestudentsaddresshowthisappliestoCanada’s150thanniversaryandwhatnationalismmeanstothem(whatitmeanstobeCanadian).AdditionalResourcesVimyRidgeandtheBirthofaNationGovernorGeneralstatementonVimy’s95thanniversaryTheGreatDebateTheBattleatVimyRidgeVimyCentennial*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinaSocialStudiesorArtclass

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Activity3:SoldierStorytellingTime:30-45minutesMaterials:Internet,Books(LibraryTime),Newspapers,InterviewpeopleActivityIntroductionThisactivitywillprovidestudentswithanopportunitytoseethehumanityofWW1andthosewhofoughtduringthiswar.Itwillremindthemthatthesesoldierswerepeoplewhohadlivesbeforethewarandmayormaynothadlivesafter.LessonThisactivityconsistsof3sections.1)HavestudentsresearchasoldierthatfoughtinthebattleofVimyRidge(hopefullyfromtheircommunity).Whileresearchingthissoldier,havestudentsgatheralltheinformationtheycanaboutthisperson.2)Afterstudentscompletetheirresearchhavestudentscreateacompositiontellingthesoldiersstory.Makethispiecepersonal,creatingahistoricallyaccuratenarrativeaboutthisperson(notjustsharingfacts)andwhattheysacrificedinordertoserveourcountry.Tellusaboutwhotheywere,thethingsthattheyleftbehind,aboutthebattleitself,theirlivesinthemilitaryandwhathappenedtothem,Havestudentsfocusonthefollowing:

a) Weretheyheroesonthebattlefield?b) Whatwastheirrole?c) Whatistheirlegacy?d) Whyistheirstoryonethatneedstobetold?

3)Ifthereistimeandstudentswouldliketo,havethemsharetheirstorieswiththeclass.AdditionalResourcesFirstWorldWarPersonnelRecordsGreatCanadianWarProject(UVic)RegimentsatVimyNationalInventoryofCanadianMilitaryMemorials*Note:ThisactivitycanalsobedoneinaSocialStudiesorArtclass

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Appendix:TheDukeofEdinburghAward

SchoolInformationPackageThank you for taking the time to review the enclosed information on The Duke of Edinburgh’sInternationalAwardProgramme.Wehopetheinformationprovidedwilladdressyourpreliminaryquestionsandencourageyourfutureinvolvement.The Award concept is one of individual challenge to nurture inner pride and empower youngleaders. The Award offers all Canadian youth between the ages of 14-25 a balanced, non-competitive programme of extracurricular activities that encourages personal discovery, growth,self-reliance,perseverance, andservice to the community.Youngpeople challenge themselvesbysettinggoalsandworkingtoachievethemin fourareas;Servicetothecommunity,Skill,PhysicalFitnessandanAdventurousjourney.ParticipationintheAwardoffersanationalcertificateofrecognitionandpinfortheyouthaswellaslocal,provincial,andnationalAwardceremonies.Thereisaregistrationfeeof$30.00perlevelwhichincludestherecordbook,supplementarymaterials,andallceremoniesatthecompletionofeachlevel.Dependingonwhichprovinceor territoryyoureside in,completionof theAwardmayalsoallowEducation credit to be received. Additionally, the Award enhances job, scholarship, and post-secondary school applications giving recipients a unique edge in today’s highly competitiveenvironment.TheAward’sTenKeyPrinciples

Non-competitiveTheAwardisapersonalchallengeandnotacompetitionagainstotherindividuals.Youngpeoplesettheirownobjectives.

Availabletoall

Thereisnodiscrimination,soanyonecandoit.

VoluntaryYoungpeoplemakeafreechoicetoentertheprogrammeandmustcommittheirownnon-directedtime.

Flexible

TheAwardprogrammecanbegearedtolinkinwithotheractivitiesandresourcesthatarealreadyavailableanditisflexibleenoughtochallengeeveryindividual.

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Balanced ThroughfourSections,youngpeoplegainnewskills,developphysicalfitness,volunteertohelpothersandlearntoworkasateam.

ProgressiveThroughthethreelevelsoftheAward–Bronze,SilverandGold–anincreasingdegreeoftime,commitmentandimprovementisrequired.

AchievementFocused

ParticipationintheAwardraisesself-esteem,byrecognizingindividualachievementandimprovement.

Marathonnotasprint

TheAwarddemandsanddemonstratespersistenceandcommitment,andcannotbecompletedinashortburstofenthusiasm.

PersonalDevelopment

TheAwardisaprocessofpersonalandsocialdevelopmentandisnotjustaboutgaininganAward.

Fun TheAwardisfun.Theactivitiesthatayoungpersonselectsreflecttheirowninterestsandpassions.

TheAwardisamodularprogrammewithfourkeyactivitiesundertakenatthreedifferentlevels:Levels SectionsBronze-forthoseagedbetween14-25Silver-forthoseagedbetween15-25Gold-forthoseagedbetween16-25

Service-helpingothersSkills-developingpersonal,vocationalandsocialskillsPhysicalRecreation-encouragingphysicalfitnessandanactivelifestyleAdventurousJourney–undertakinganadventurousjourneyinagroup**WiththeadditionalrequirementofaResidentialProjectattheGoldLevel.

TheDukeofEdinburgh’sAwardisdesignedtocomplementthecurriculum,programs,andextracurricularactivitiesalreadyinplaceandrecognizesyouthfortheirinvolvement-thismakesitanaturalfitfortheVimyRidge100thAnniversaryproject.Weofferresourcesandsupportincluding:

• Tailoredpresentationsforstaff,parents,andyouth• Theprovisionofposters,brochures,andregistrationforms• AssistanceinimplementingaDukeofEdinburgh’sAwardClub• Freetrainingforallstaffandparentvolunteersinterestedinbecomingmentors

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If interested in offering theAwardprogram to your students, please contact your localDukeof EdAwardOfficebelow:B.C. & Yukon Tel:(250)385-42321-888-881-7788Email:bcyk@dukeofed.org

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Nova Scotia Tel:(902)425-5454ext227Email:novascotia@dukeofed.org

Manitoba Tel:(204)988-3016Email:manitoba@dukeofed.org

Newfoundland & Labrador Tel:(709)753-0423Email:nl@dukeofed.org

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TheDukeofEdandVimyRidge If your students are taking part in the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge activities that they are doing can count towards completing their Duke of Ed Award! Here are some suggestions on how Vimy Ridge activities apply toward the Duke of Ed.

Community Service

Skill Development

Physical Fitness

Adventurous Journey

Residential Project

VisitingVeteransVolunteeratMilitaryMuseums

ModelbuildingofVimyRidgeBagPipesMarksmanshipArchivingofHistoricalrecordsScrapbookofveteranGrandparentsphotosDrama,playwriting,SetproductionRe-enactingVimysoldiersJournalism–recordstoriesofveteransDocumentaryofveteransPoetryHistoricalDanceSurvivalskillsJosephBoydenbookAboriginalHistory

MarchingBiathlonArcheryMarksmanshipBootcampTraining

Cross-countryskitripHiking&CampingCanoetrip

Vimy,Francetrip Encounters WarMuseum

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