The Leadership role of Chief Tecumseh in the Defence of Upper Canada
- Worksheet #1: Causes and Outcomes of the War of 1812 (attached)
- Worksheet #2: 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot and the War of 1812 (attached)
- Worksheet #3: Defending Saint John (attached)
- Worksheet #4: The Battle of Lundy`s Lane (attached)
- Computers, LCD projector and internet access
Canadian Atlas Online War of 1812 theme
Rick Mercer’s Report: Rick and the War of 1812
The War of 1812: People and Stories
Parks Canada - Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site
The Canadian Encyclopedia – War of 1812
Archives of Ontario – The War of 1812
History and Uniform of the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot
New World Encyclopedia – War of 1812
The Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles – Forced March of the New Brunswick Fencibles
Grade 5 (can be modified for higher grades)
Teachers should be able to conduct the lesson in one class.
To help students understand the vital role of leadership in war. Students will realize the role of Chief Tecumseh before and during the war and understand how he was helpful in defending Upper Canada from the American invasion.
Northwest Territories — Northwest Territories -- Social Studies “Canada: The People and Stories of This Land”. This is brand new for the 2010-2011 school year, scheduled to be implemented in early 2011. The expectations are not available at this time, but the Department of Education stated that the War of 1812 will be included in this new grade 5 course. NOTE: Northwest Territories is hoping to have new changes to their curricula by 2012.