Remembrance Day in the Classroom

A field of crosses marks Remembrance Day in Calgary, November 2015 (courtesy Osa855/158900115/Dreamstime.com). ONLINE RESOURCES The following is a list of bilingual research resources to support educators and students. This list is not exhaustive, and you may choose to seek out supplementary resources. WHAT IS REMEMBRANCE DAY? Each year, Canadians stop for a moment of silence in remembrance of the people who have served — and those who continue to serve — Canada during times of peace, conflict, and war. Remembrance Day honours those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914–1918), the Second World War (1939–1945), the Korean War (1950–1953), the Gulf War (1990–91), in Afghanistan (2001–2014), and in Peacekeeping Missions and Domestic Operations since. Remembrance Day is observed across Canada each year on November 11 — the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 that ended the First World War. Worksheets complementing this education guide can be downloaded from the Historica Canada Education Portal. education.historicacanada.ca A collection of firsthand accounts and photographs of veterans. thememoryproject.com/stories An online resource for exploring a wide range of topics in Canadian history. Search for articles by their title. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca A bilingual collection of 60-second short films, each depicting a significant person, event, or story in Canadian history. historicacanada.ca/heritageminutes Remembrance Day in the Classroom A Teacher Resource Kit 2.