Learning goals
We are learning to:
- understand the meanings of respect and responsibility
- explain the difference between peace and conflict
- recognize the roles of the Canadian Armed Forces
- give examples of how to show respect on Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
November 11 is a special day in Canada. It is Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day is a time to show our respect to members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Respect
Respect means showing that you care about other people.
Brainstorm
Think about what respect looks, sounds, and feels like. Complete Brainstorm: Respect in your notebook or use the following document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
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Brainstorm: Respect
Let’s talk about how we can show respect to other people.
Think and share
- What are some ways that we can show respect?
- How can we show respect in the classroom?
Share your ideas with a partner, if possible.
Who are the Canadian Armed Forces?
The Canadian Armed Forces are people who help keep Canadians safe. There are three main groups:
- the Army
- the Navy
- the Air Force
Responsibility
A responsibility is a job you need to do for yourself, or to help others.
Brainstorm
- What are some of your responsibilities at school?
- What are some of your responsibilities at home?
Think about your responsibilities. Complete My Responsibilities in your notebook or use the following document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
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My Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Canadian Armed Forces
Like you, members of the Canadian Armed Forces have responsibilities and jobs.
Let’s explore different responsibilities and jobs in the Canadian Armed Forces. Which jobs do you recognize?
For the following jobs, choose the matching image.
Peace and conflict
Sometimes, people or groups come into conflict. The opposite of conflict is peace.
Try it
Check out the following images. Is each image an example of peace or conflict? Place each image with the correct word.
Peace activities
Sometimes, the Canadian Armed Forces help people in Canada, and other countries, too. These are called peace activities.
Let’s explore images of the Canadian Armed Forces helping people in Canada. What examples of peace activities do you notice?
Showing respect on Remembrance Day
To thank the Canadian Armed Forces, we show respect on Remembrance Day. People who used to work in the Canadian Armed Forces are called veterans.
Press the following tabs to learn about ways to show respect on Remembrance Day.
Think and share
How will you show respect on Remembrance Day this year?
Discuss with a partner, if possible.
In this learning activity, we explored:
- respect, responsibility, peace, and conflict
- how the Canadian Armed Forces help Canadians
- ways to show respect on Remembrance Day
Try it
Let’s practice what we’ve learned. Select the correct answer, then press Check to see how you did.
Remembrance Day art activity
We’ve learned about how members of the Canadian Armed Forces help to make the world a more peaceful place. What does peace mean to you?
Make a drawing or write words of what peace means to you.
As a class, place your drawings and words together to create a collage.
This can be displayed in the classroom, or as part of a Remembrance Day assembly.
Asset Acknowledgements
A Canadian Armed Forces member teaching children during a community event, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/52484156009/in/album-72177720303495752/, Published n.d, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Visit to Red Cross / Children’s Hospital, Cyprus, Canada. Department of National Defence, Library and Archives Canada, URL: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=fonandcol&id=4235893&lang=eng, Published ca. 1943-1965, Accessed 6/8/2024. ecopy.
Pryer, Hughes & troops, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/53285075428/in/album-72177720312194381/, Published 23/08/2005, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Royal Canadian Navy Sailors Lower Ensign, Petty Officer 2nd Class Cameron Stoner, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5729695/royal-canadian-navy-sailors-lower-ensign, Published 6/9/2019, Accessed 6/8/2024.
HMCS WINNIPEG Replenishment-at-Sea, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Seaman Valerie LeClair, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6319700/hmcs-winnipeg-replenishment-sea, Published 17/08/2020, Accessed 6/8/2024.
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Royal Canadian Air Force conducts operations at RIMPAC 2016, Canadian Forces MCpl Chris Ward, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2759020/royal-canadian-air-force-conducts-operations-rimpac-2016, Published 29/07/2016, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Medical clinic treats patients, Mark Waytt, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/908309/medical-clinic-treats-patients, Published 15/04/2013, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Canadian engineers resurface French Creek bridge in Custer, Sgt. Kristin Lichius, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2668084/canadian-engineers-resurface-french-creek-bridge-custer, Published 14/06/2016, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Canadian pilot conducts his first landing on foreign naval ship en route to RIMPAC 2022, Canadian Forces Sgt Ghislain Cotton, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/7292852/canadian-pilot-conducts-his-first-landing-foreign-naval-ship-en-route-rimpac-2022, Published 27/06/2022, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Exercise SEA BREEZE 21 CAF Public Affairs Team, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6723158/exercise-sea-breeze-21-caf-public-affairs-team, Published 6/7/2021, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Musicians play instruments at events and parades, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/33080068352/in/album-72157681010003255/, Published 26/02/2017, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Visit to Red Cross / Children’s Hospital, Cyprus, Canada. Department of National Defence, Library and Archives Canada, URL: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redirect?app=fonandcol&id=4235893&lang=eng, Published ca. 1943-1965, Accessed 6/8/2024. ecopy.
Cpl Pellow and other soldiers carrying sandbags, May 2019, MCpl Laurent Ene, Royal Montreal Regiment, Published 2019, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
CAF Experience Day at CFB Trenton, Canada Company, URL: https://www.canadacompany.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC0244.jpg, Published 16/05/2024, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Canadian master corporal expands horizons, Tech. Sgt. Kali Gradishar, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service, U. S. Department of Defense, URL: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1328229/canadian-master-corporal-expands-horizons, Published 29/04/2014, Accessed 6/8/2024.
People wearing poppies, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/52483399737/in/album-72177720303495752/, Published 7/11/2022, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
People having a moment of silence, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/52613221056/in/album-72177720305071154/, Published 9/7/2022, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Children listening to a veteran, Canada Company, Accessed 6/8/2024.
Children writing thank you letters, Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum, URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/qormuseum/49051392437/in/album-72157711741610527/, Published 9/11/2019, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
Monument in New Toronto, Honouring Bravery Staff, Canada Company, Accessed 6/8/2024. used with permission.
