Educational Packages
Optimized to support our province’s grade 8 curriculum, this free package offers suggestions and resources to help educators bring the stories of sealers and 19th-century rural subsistence communities into their classrooms. Interesting and engaging lessons!
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What is included in the educational package?
The package includes hands-on activities, creative projects, timelines, vocabulary building exercises, and reflection prompts to explore historical lifestyles.
Chapter 1: History of the People
This lesson explains the lifestyle and perserverence of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, highlighting the essential contributions of both men and women in the community.
Chapter 2: 19th Century Economy
This lesson introduces students to the important role sealing has played in the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Chapter 3: 1914: The Great Sealing Disaster
This lesson helps students understand the extreme dangers faced by sealers in Newfoundland and Labrador, particularly during the 1914 sealing disasters. By learning about the personal and community impacts of these events, students will explore the importance of safety measures in high-risk industries and the ways in which tragedy can lead to positive change.
Chapter 4: Sealing Traditions and Sustainability
This lesson explains the historical and cultural significance of the seal hunt for Indigenous communities in Newfoundland and Labrador and the concept of sustainable hunting and how it has been a part of Indigenous traditions. It also shows how modern sealing practices continue traditional ways while integrating new technologies and economic opportunities.
How does this package align with curriculum standards?
It aligns with key social studies, history, and language arts outcomes, such as understanding historical practices, developing vocabulary, and improving creative and critical thinking skills.
Can this package be used for remote or hybrid learning?
Yes, the activities can be adapted for remote learning. Digital tools can replace physical materials for certain tasks (e.g., online diorama tools, digital timelines)
How can teachers use the package in the classroom?
Teachers can integrate the package into lesson plans, using the included activities and worksheets to complement lectures. It is ideal for group projects, individual assignments, or interactive classroom sessions.
Are these Grade 8 educational packages aligned with national social studies standards?
Our Grade 8 social studies packages are developed to align with national and regional educational standards, ensuring relevance and academic rigor.
