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Student's are encouraged to analyze Canada's role in supporting the United Nations during the Korean War.

An activity to help students understand the role and experiences of the Canadian soldier during the Korean War. It includes ideas for assignments as well as references to media resources.

Compares and contrasts the positions of civil defense and nuclear disarmament.

Students explore a CBC Archives website to gather some first impressions and background information on the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics.

In the role of a soldier, students write journal entries about daily life on the front. The purpose of this exercise is to help students understand and write from differing viewpoints.

Students hold a forum highlighting a variety of points of view on the Somalia affair.

Using a variety of Web-based resources, students will analyze and prepare a presentation comparing recognition of war veterans in Canada to recognition of war veterans in another country of their choice.

Investigates government and personal measures taken in order to ensure survival in the event of a nuclear war.

Using a variety of Web-based resources, students identify and use presentation software to create a timeline of major events of the Second World War.

Students write positions on whether Canadian soldiers should be held to a higher standard than people in other professions.