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Students explore the evolution of air transportation in Canada, the changing technology and the stories of the people responsible for keeping our skies safe. Created for high school History, Careers and Visual Arts students, this kit will take students on a journey of debate and discussion, inspire them to examine the cultural impact of air travel, and help them uncover a multitude of exciting career possibilities.
Students learn about:
- the history of aviation in Canada
- the evolution of air traffic management systems
- the development of phonetic alphabet
- bilingualism and the debate over the official language of the skies
- the experiences of women in air traffic management
- the skills required to work in air traffic control / management
- the impact of air travel as expressed by artists Pudlo Pudlat and Annie Pootoogook
This interactive bilingual edukit developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is an engaging and inspirational look at a world most of us are aware of but few truly understand. The kit includes a teacher’s manual with background material, lesson plans, source materials, equipment, props and games.
Curriculum Links
Grade Level: Grades 10-12. All Provinces and Territories.
| Alberta | |
|---|---|
| History 20-30 | Canadian History 20 |
| Career and Life Management | Career and Life Choices |
| Fine Arts (10-12) | Arts 10-20-30; Arts 11-21-31 |
| British Columbia | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Social Studies 10 |
| Career Education | Career-Life Education |
| Visual Arts | Art Studio 10; Studio Arts 2D 10; Studio Arts 3D 10 |
| Manitoba | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Grade 11 History of Canada (30F) |
| Career Development | Grade 10 Career Development: Life/Work Planning |
| Arts Education | Grades 9 to 12 Visual Arts |
| New Brunswick | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Canadian History 122 |
| Experiential Learning | Career Exploration 110 |
| The Arts | Visual Art 110 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Social Studies 1201; Social Studies 2201 |
| Career Education | Career Development 2201 |
| Art | Visual Art 1202 |
| Northwest Territories | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Social Studies 20 |
| Careers | Career and Technology Studies |
| Arts Education | Art 10-20-30; Art 11-21-31 |
| Nova Scotia | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Canadian History 11 |
| Career Education | Career Development 10 |
| Arts Education | Visual Arts 10, Visual Arts 11 |
| Nunavut | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Social Studies 10-1; Social Studies 10-2 |
| Careers | Career and Technology Studies |
| Art | Art 10; Art 11 |
| Ontario | |
|---|---|
| Canadian and World Studies | History, Grade 10 |
| Guidance and Career Education | Career Studies, Grade 10 |
| The Arts | Visual Arts, Grade 10 |
| Prince Edward Island | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Canadian History HIS621A; Canadian Studies CAS401A |
| Business Education | Career Exploration & Opportunities CEO401A |
| Arts | Visual Arts 401A; 501A; 601A/621A |
| Quebec | |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | History and Citizenship Education; History of Québec and Canada |
| Career Development | Personal Orientation Project |
| Arts Education | Visual Arts |
| Saskatchewan | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | History 30: Canadian Studies |
| Career & Work Education | Career and Work Education 10, 20, 30 |
| Arts Education | Arts Education 10, 20, 30; Visual Arts 10, 20, 30 |
| Yukon | |
|---|---|
| Social Studies | Social Studies 10 |
| Career Education | Career-Life Education |
| Visual Arts | Art Studio 10; Studio Arts 2D 10; Studio Arts 3D 10 |
Fees
TBD, coming soon!
Program Details
- View all programs at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- View other programs related to Aviation
- View other programs for: Grade 10 - Grade 12 (Ontario) or Secondary Cycle 1 - Secondary Cycle 2 (Quebec)