Canada Past and Present: A Citizenship Education Guide

THE FIRST WORLD WAR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER Use this graphic organizer to complete Activity 10: The First WorldWar , in the section ‘World Wars’ of Canada Past and Present: A Citizenship Education Guide . Topic What is it? What was it like? How did it change? 3-4 key facts or moments Example: Commemoration of the First World War -Many Canadians lost their lives in the First World War. After the war and up to today, Canada commemorates those who fought and died during the war. -During the First World War, Canada sent photographers and artists to document the war. -In 1919, Canada established Armistice Day to remember the war. -The Canadian Government build monuments to commemorate the war. -John McCrae wrote the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” in 1915. The poppy has become a symbol of remembrance in Canada. -The National War Memorial in Ottawa was built in 1939 to commemorate Canada’s sacrifice during the First World War. -An official arts program commissioned artists to travel with the Canadian forces to sketch and paint the war. Canadian Involvement The Economy 11.