History of Québec & Canada
Browse the sections below for access to our Teacher and Student Resources and to
various opportunities for Professional Development.
History of Québec & Canada
A student resource site by LEARN
Our new site supports students taking the History of Québec and Canada Program in our province. There you will find resources and learning strategies designed for schools in the Anglophone sectors in our province.
LEARN Educational Resources
Teaching Resources
While our resources are being referenced on this site, teachers of Secondary 3/4 History are best to visit the dedicated History of Québec & Canada resource site. ➦ From there you can navigate by time periods and topics. Look also for "Teacher Corner" areas at the bottom of each topic page, and also in dedicated sections via the top menus. Below are a few key starting points.
Cartograf
An online mapping and drawing tool
Cartograf is an open-source, interactive web-based mapping and drawing application. Students and teachers can create and share maps, collect and analyze images, and work collaboratively on class projects!
Student Resources
Browse some recent student resources below, or use the Educational Resources search page here.
Note though that most student resources are best found via the History of Québec & Canada student resource site, where the course content is organized around time periods and key topics.
Sketchnote on causes of the Rebellion in Lower Canada
Students determine then sketch! economic and political causes of the Rebellion.
HQC Student Toolkit
Key stop for overviews of History Competencies, the Intellectual Operations, and to access our Graphic Organizers.
Use Intellectual Operations
Ways to use the I.O.s to describe anything, including what you are passionate about!
Interpret a Picture
Steps to interpret a picture: First Impressions, Identifying Source, Digging deeper into Dates, Contexts.
Professional Learning Resources
Browse some recent professional learning resources below, or refine your search via Educational Resources here.
Education for Truth and Reconciliation Resource Highlights for Quebec Educators
A collection of 10 resources to support Truth and Reconciliation and the Valuing and Promoting of Indigenous Knowledge, Worldviews, Cultures and History. We highlight a
Of Mysteries, Microhistories and Lost Causes
A revisit and exploration of the Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History website leads to reflections on the nature of microhistories and our own History
Interactive Reader Maps in the English Language Arts Classroom
Heather Morrison (Teacher, Perspectives II High School, EMSB) &Ruwani Payoe (Teacher, Program Mile End High School, EMSB) were interested in employing more interactive maps and
Stepping Out of the Social Science Textbook
We share strategies and resources to expand on the materials in Social Sciences textbooks, such as virtual field trips and local history initiatives. Using additional
Professional Learning Opportunities
Workshops
Visit our Workshops and Pedagogical Opportunities page for information on what is coming up! Browse some events below.
Pedagogical Support
Please contact us if you are looking for personalized support in the form of workshops, classroom support, or curriculum planning.
Curated Resources
Curated Teaching and Learning Resources
Follow us on Twitter (X) for the latest resources and events we are sharing out for the Social Sciences. Below you can also browse some general sites that can be used throughout the History of Québec & Canada program!
Curated Professional Development Resources
Check out our suggestions for professional development resources for teachers.
Learning Communities & Professional Associations
Various associations and groups help SocSci teachers to communicate and share, and to develop as professionals and life-long learners. Here are a few key groups:
