Free Capital Lesson Plans and Resources

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Excite your students!

Bring Canada’s Capital into your classroom with these free teaching resources. Developed by experts in content and pedagogy, our student-centered and ready-to-use lesson plans clearly outline the targeted grade levels, curricular objectives and expectations, materials needed and duration.

Get Ready for the Capital

Excite your students about their upcoming trip to Ottawa with these easy-to-do learning activities!

The Gathering Place: An Exploration of Canada’s Capital

Explore Canada’s people, history, values and achievements, as reflected in the sites, symbols, stories and attractions of Canada's Capital.

“Raise Your Voices!” National Student Banner Contest

Students express their creativity by designing banners that represent issues or topics of importance to Canadian youth.

Canada’s Capital Treasures

Examine how Capital’s most inspiring commemorations, heroes and symbols contribute to our sense of personal, community and national identity.

Canada’s Capital: Horizon 2067

Ignite your students’ interest and enrich their understanding of the natural and physical characteristics of Canada’s Capital.