Learning ModuleHow can we show respect on Remembrance Day?

How can we show respect on Remembrance Day?

Let’s talk about respect

What does respect...

  • look like
  • feel like
  • sound like to you?

Let’s learn about respect in the following TVOKids video with host Gabrielle! 

Think

Pause and reflect

  • Who are people in your community that show respect? How do they do that?
  • How might you show respect to others in your daily life?

Share your thoughts with someone else, if you can.

Respect in action

Respect can be shown and experienced in many ways. For example:

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Respect can be given by using kind words to encourage a friend.
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Respect can be shown by taking care of a family member.
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Respect can be shown by sharing and taking turns.
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Respect is asking if someone needs help or support when they are upset. 
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We can show ourselves respect by taking a break when we are tired or stressed.

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We can show the Earth respect, by making sure to recycle and sort our waste.

Gabrielle shared the following positive phrases that you can say to yourself and others:

I care about YOU and want the best for YOU.

I care about ME and want the best for ME.

Can you think of any other phrases you could use?

We remember to show respect

Another way we can show respect is to remember, honour, and learn from the past.

In parts of Canada, one of the days we observe is Remembrance Day on November 11.

On this day, we remember the people who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Check out the following flashcards for some ways we can show our respect on Remembrance Day.

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Courage in our daily lives

The soldiers who we honour on Remembrance Day showed a lot of courage. They fought for peace and freedom.


Let’s learn about how we might show courage in our daily lives in the following TVOKids video with host Gabrielle! 

Think

Pause and reflect

Can you think of people in your community that show courage? How do they do that?

What does courage...

  • look like
  • sound like
  • feel like to you?

Explore the following images for some examples of showing and experiencing courage.

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Courage can mean raising your hand to answer a question in class.
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Courage can mean introducing yourself to a new classmate.
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Courage can mean trying new skills, joining a new club, or playing a new sport.

One small way we can show both respect and courage on Remembrance Day is by wearing a poppy and attending a Remembrance Day event. The poppy is an important symbol on Remembrance Day.

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A symbol is an object that stands for something else.

Let’s watch a TVOKids video with host Gabrielle to learn why the poppy is an important symbol on Remembrance Day.

Wearing poppies and other types of flowers can be a special way to honour soldiers.

Explore the following photos of flowers that are worn as a symbol of respect and remembrance.

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The poppy is worn in parts of Canada and other countries around the world to honour the soldiers in World War I and as a reminder of peace. 
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The bleuet or the cornflower is worn by people in France to honour soldiers in World War I.
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Forget-me-nots are worn by people in Newfoundland and Labrador on Memorial Day (July 1) to honour the soldiers in World War I.

Self-check

We've learned so much about the importance of Remembrance Day! Let’s test our knowledge with this matching activity.

Create a symbol of peace

We learned that poppies, cornflowers (bleuets), and forget-me-nots are some examples of the flowers that people use to remember. They also are symbols of respect and peace.


What is a symbol of respect and peace for you?

Definition

Definition

A symbol is an object that stands for something else.


Select one of the flowers we learned about and create your own version using materials of your choice. Or, you can choose to design a brand-new symbol for peace and respect.

Poppy

Bleuet/cornflower

Forget-me-not


Try and use different colours and shapes when creating your design.


If you would like to try this activity, you can use materials that you have in your learning space. Always ask permission from a trusted adult before gathering your materials.

Possible materials

  • colouring tools (crayons, markers, pencil crayons)
  • paint and paintbrushes
  • paper, construction paper, tissue paper
  • pipe cleaners
  • coffee filters
  • scissors
  • glue or tape
Challenge

Share your work

Once you have completed your symbol artwork, share with someone else if you can.

Explain the following:

  • Which materials did you choose to use? Why?
  • How did you put your symbol together?
  • Why is this a symbol of peace to you?
Grade/SubjectStrandSpecific Expectation
Grade 1-3 – LanguageB1. Oral and Non-Verbal CommunicationB1.1 use effective listening skills, including asking relevant questions, restating what they heard, and expressing interest, in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes, including in conversations and various classroom activities 
Grade 1-3 – LanguageB2. Language Foundations for Reading and WritingB2.4 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of words, acquire and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts, including other subject areas, and use their developing morphological knowledge to analyze and understand new words in context 
Grade 1 – Social StudiesA1. Application: Why Roles and Responsibilities ChangeA1.4 describe the impact that people can have on each other in some different situations and some of the ways in which interactions between people can affect a person’s sense of self 
Grade 1 – Social StudiesA3. Understanding Context: Tradition and HeritageA3.4 describe some significant traditions and celebrations of their families, their peers, and their own communities, as well as of some other communities in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities 
Grades 1-3 – Visual ArtsD1. Creating and PresentingD1.4 use a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to respond to design challenge
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