Learning ModuleWho do we honour on Remembrance Day?

Who do we honour on Remembrance Day?

The end of the First World War

Remembrance Day is a time to honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.

The First World War, more than 100 years ago, officially stopped at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is why, in certain parts of Canada, we observe Remembrance Day on November 11th every year.

What can we do on Remembrance Day?

Explore the following videos with TVOKids host Gabrielle. Press the following tabs to learn more about the rituals and traditions that we observe on Remembrance Day.

Why do we fly flags at half-mast?


Gabrielle explains why we fly flags at half mast on Remembrance Day.

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Why do we observe two minutes of silence?


Gabrielle explains why we observe two minutes of silence.

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Why is the bugle played?


Gabrielle explains why 'The Last Post' is played on the bugle.

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Notebook

Notebook

  1. Why might it be important to remember and honour specific moments in history? 
  2. What specific traditions are important to you?

Record your thoughts using a method of your choice.  

Resilient minds

The individuals who served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces show resilience in their everyday lives in big and small ways.  

Definition

Definition

Resilience is a feeling and an action. It is facing something that is hard or challenging and not giving up.

What might it look like, sound like, and feel like to be resilient?

Let’s explore the following TVOKids video “Introducing resilience” with host Gabrielle to learn more!

Think

Pause and reflect

  • What did you learn from the video? 
  • Who are people in your community that show resilience? How do they do that? 
  • How might you show resilience in your daily life? 

Share your thoughts with someone else if you can.

Growth mindset in action

An infographic titled "Change your mindset by changing your thoughts." An illustration of a brain appears in the centre. The label "Fixed" appears on the left side of the infographic with an illustration of a lock. The label "Growth" appears on the right side of the infographic with an illustration of a plant growing out of the ground. Both types of mindsets have their own examples of thoughts.

The “Fixed” mindset side has the following thoughts:

  • "I'll never be as clever as that person."
  • "I'm not able to do it."
  • "It's too hard."
  • "I'm not good at this."
  • "I'm afraid of making mistakes."
  • "I will give up if it's too hard."

The “Growth” mindset side has the following thoughts:

  • "Everyone has many talents."
  • "I can try another strategy."
  • "What can I learn to get better at this?"
  • "It will get easier with more practice!"
  • "I can learn from mistakes and improve."
  • "Have I done all that I can?"
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When we face a challenge and encourage ourselves with positive thoughts, it shows resilience and a growth mindset.

Definition

Definition

A growth mindset means that you believe your intelligence, abilities, and talents can grow, change, and improve with effort and perseverance.

How might you use growth mindset thinking in your daily life?

Self-check

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

Who are veterans?

People who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces are called veterans.

Select a veteran from the following list to learn more about their life and acts of service: 

  • Seizaburo Kimura
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Robert and Tommy Wong
  • Jocelyn Paul
  • Marguerite Downes
  • Jessie Chenevert


You can find information about all of these veterans by exploring the Junior and Intermediate activities from the TVO-Canada Company Collaboration Commemorating Bravery – Canadian Stories for Remembrance Day on TVO Learn.

Ask a trusted adult to help you when searching on the internet.

Think

Pause and reflect 

Once you have completed your research, reflect on the following questions:

  • Why are veteran stories important? 
  • How might we learn from veterans? 
  • How did the veteran you learned about show resilience and integrity?

Share your thoughts with someone else if you can?

Grade/SubjectStrandSpecific Expectation
Grades 4-5 – Language B1. Oral and Non-Verbal CommunicationB1.1 use effective listening skills, including expressing interest in what is being said at appropriate times, asking questions to encourage a speaker to elaborate, and responding to the contributions of others in group discussions, in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes
Grade 6 – Language B1. Oral and Non-Verbal Communication B1.1 analyze various effective listening skills, including understanding when to ask relevant questions and how to respond to the contributions of others in group discussions, and use these skills in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes
Grades 4-6 – Language B2. Language Foundations for Reading and WritingB2.2 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of words, acquire and use explicitly taught vocabulary in various contexts, including other subject areas, and use generalized morphological knowledge to analyze and understand new words in context
Grades 4-6 – Language C1. Knowledge about TextsC1.1 read and comprehend various texts, using knowledge of words, grammar, cohesive ties, sentence structures, and background knowledge
Grades 4-5 – Language C3. Critical Thinking in LiteracyC3.6 explain how various topics, such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, are addressed in texts, and describe what insights or messages are conveyed
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