Nova Scotia Black Pioneers - English Language Arts, Social Studies
A Teaching Unit prepared by Carolyn Smith, Black Educators Association of Nova Scotia - http://lrt2.ednet.ns.ca/PD/bea/slidegif/
The Maybe House - English Language Arts & Social Studies
This unit provides an English Language Arts genre study of the book, The Maybe House of the Canadian Girl series
with historical Nova Scotian context written by Lynne Kositsky. Social Studies curriculum connections are included.
Synopsis: Rachel's wish for a real house to call her own is granted, thanks to her stepfather Titan's hard work. Her determination to learn to read and write also begins to bear fruit. But these wonderful accomplishments are tenuous
at best, for the atmosphere in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, is an increasingly intolerant one, as Rachel's neighbours begin
to look with resentment on the newcomers.
with historical Nova Scotian context written by Lynne Kositsky. Social Studies curriculum connections are included.
Synopsis: Rachel's wish for a real house to call her own is granted, thanks to her stepfather Titan's hard work. Her determination to learn to read and write also begins to bear fruit. But these wonderful accomplishments are tenuous
at best, for the atmosphere in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, is an increasingly intolerant one, as Rachel's neighbours begin
to look with resentment on the newcomers.
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A Mighty Big Imagining - English Language Arts & Social Studies
This unit provides an English Language Arts class genre study on the book, Rachel: A Mighty Big Imagining of the Canadian Girl series with historical Nova Scotian context written by Lynne Kositsky. Social Studies curriculum
connections are included.
Synopsis: The year is 1783. Rachel and her family are former slaves. In return for helping the British during the American Revolution, they have been given free passage to Nova Scotia, Canada, where they can start a new life
as free people. But Nova Scotian winters are harsh, and money is hard to come by. They family is forced to
desperation, living in a shack too small to even stand up in and eating only cornmeal and molasses. How in the
world are the three (soon to be four) of them going to survive?
connections are included.
Synopsis: The year is 1783. Rachel and her family are former slaves. In return for helping the British during the American Revolution, they have been given free passage to Nova Scotia, Canada, where they can start a new life
as free people. But Nova Scotian winters are harsh, and money is hard to come by. They family is forced to
desperation, living in a shack too small to even stand up in and eating only cornmeal and molasses. How in the
world are the three (soon to be four) of them going to survive?
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Certificate of Freedom - English Language Arts
Another related book in the Canadian Girl series is Certificate of Freedom, written by Lynne Kositsky. This book can
be used as a class read aloud for discussion or a similar unit may be developed similar to the two units already included.
Synopsis: Racial tension is at a boiling point in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, as white delisted soldiers become desperate
for work. In this third installment of Rachel's story, the unthinkable happens – on the pretense of checking their certificates.
of freedom, one such former soldier spirits Rachel and her mother away from their home and sells them back into servitude. Determined to reclaim her freedom and her home, Rachel plots her escape, with the help of a most unlikely
ally.
be used as a class read aloud for discussion or a similar unit may be developed similar to the two units already included.
Synopsis: Racial tension is at a boiling point in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, as white delisted soldiers become desperate
for work. In this third installment of Rachel's story, the unthinkable happens – on the pretense of checking their certificates.
of freedom, one such former soldier spirits Rachel and her mother away from their home and sells them back into servitude. Determined to reclaim her freedom and her home, Rachel plots her escape, with the help of a most unlikely
ally.
Up Home - English Language Arts, Social Studies & Art
This is a lesson published by Willie Reid, which incorporates multidisciplinary curriculum outcomes. The lesson is
based on the book Up Home by Nova Scotia Spoken Word Artist and Author Shauntay Grant. This book has been
placed in all our P-6 schools across Nova Scotia.
based on the book Up Home by Nova Scotia Spoken Word Artist and Author Shauntay Grant. This book has been
placed in all our P-6 schools across Nova Scotia.
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Africa in the Classroom
This website integrates the culture of Africa through Music, Dance and Art.http://www.dl.ket.org/humanities/connections/class/africa/africaact.htm
Celebrating Kwanzaa
Top 10 Tips for Incorporating Kwanzaa Themes in Your Classroom http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/teachingtips/kwanzaa.html