Learn about the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and reflect on important roles that veterans played in securing our peace and freedom.
Remembrance Day
Activities
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Grades K-2 Primary
Learn about respect, responsibility, peace and conflict and ways to show respect on Remembrance Day.
Grades 3-5 Junior
Explore the history and importance of Remembrance Day and stories of Canadian Armed Forces members who demonstrated bravery.
Grade 6-8 Intermediate
Build understanding of Canada’s military history and reflect on how service shapes Remembrance Day observance.
Grade 9-12 Senior
Discover Canadian Armed Forces trailblazers and changemakers, the challenges they overcame, their impact on society, and examples of resilience.
Secondary
Grade 10 Canadian History
On the Home Front After the War
Learn how the Paris Peace Conference and Treaty of Versailles shaped the postwar world and affected Canada.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Explore the Paris Peace Conference, postwar social conflict and the challenges immigrants faced in Canada after the First World War.
Grade 10 Canadian History
On the Home Front During the War
Discover how wartime propaganda shaped public opinion and how the First World War affected life on Canada’s home front.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Explore how the First World War changed Canadian society, including women’s suffrage, voting rights and life on the home front.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Learn about life in Canada during the Second World War, including women’s roles, Indigenous communities, conscription and Japanese internment.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Discover postwar changes in science, medicine, women’s roles, Indigenous experiences, immigration, urbanization and youth culture in Canada.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Explore major battles during the war that involved Canadians.
Grade 10 Canadian History
Injustice and Identity in World War II
Learn about anti-semitism, the Holocaust, concentration camps, immigration restrictions and internment in Canada during the Second World War.
Learning Modules & Teacher Toolkits
Explore learning modules that spark curiosity and accompanying toolkits that provide educators with additional supports and resources.
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Grades 1-3 Primary
How can we show respect on Remembrance Day?
Learn about Remembrance Day traditions and the concepts of respect and courage.
Teacher Toolkit: How can we show respect on Remembrance Day?
This teacher toolkit will support learning about Remembrance Day traditions, respect and courage.
Grades 4-6 Junior
Who do we honour on Remembrance Day?
Explore who we observe on Remembrance Day and think about resilience.
Teacher Toolkit: Who do we honour on Remembrance Day?
This teacher toolkit will support learning about who we observe on Remembrance Day and think about resilience.
Secondary History
What are the Origins of Remembrance Day in Canada?
Learn about the significance of a primary source and how that impacts Canadian culture and identity.
Teacher Toolkit: What are the Origins of Remembrance Day in Canada?
This teacher toolkit will support learning about the significance of a primary source and how that impacts Canadian culture and identity.
Videos
TVO Learn - Let's Talk about Courage
Discover how courage, respect, integrity, resilience, and compassion can help you succeed at school, at home, and in your community on Let's Talk About with Gabrielle!
TVO Kids Why We Wear a Poppy for November 11
Join Gabrielle as she explains how Remembrance Day is a time for Canadians to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served in war to protect our freedom.
TVO Kids Remembrance Day
Join TVOkids hosts Laura, Monica and Matt every weekday as they talk to Ontario kids and have fun in their special tree fort hangout! Today, Laura and Monica honour Canada's soldiers.
TVO Today Playlist Remembrance Day
Explore a series of The Agenda videos that cover war and honouring our veterans.
TVO Docs Playlist Remembrance Day 2025
Commemorate Remembrance Day with curated content from TVO Docs.
