Engage your Grade 4-6 students with a dynamic Gallery Walk that transforms your classroom into a museum dedicated to significant Black Canadians.
 
This comprehensive lesson plan provides everything you need for a powerful, full-period activity focused on courage, activism, and leadership.
 
Perfect for Black History Month, Canadian history, or supplementing your social studies curriculum with rich, diverse narratives.
 
This lesson is designed for high student engagement and minimal teacher prep!
 
Key Features & Components
8 Ready-to-Print Biographies: Detailed, student-friendly texts featuring 8 diverse Canadian change makers:
Viola Desmond: Civil Rights Activist
Lincoln Alexander: First Black MP/Lieutenant Governor
Josiah Henson: Abolitionist/Underground Railroad Pioneer
Portia White: Groundbreaking Operatic Contralto
Donovan Bailey: Olympic Gold Medalist
Willie O’Ree: First Black NHL Player
Jully Black: "Canada's Queen of R&B"
Michaëlle Jean: Former Governor General
 
Structured Graphic Organizer: A scaffolded notes sheet guiding students to analyze key actions and identify recurring character traits (courage, leadership, creativity).
Full Lesson Plan: Includes objectives, step-by-step teacher instructions, a guiding question, and differentiation strategies for all learners.
 
 
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Movement-Based Learning (Kinesthetic): The Gallery Walk format gets students out of their seats and actively involved in the content.
Higher Order Thinking: Promotes analysis and synthesis as students compare stories to find common themes—not just facts!
Canadian History Focus: Addresses the need for Canadian content with authentic, compelling stories often overlooked in standard textbooks.
Flexible & Adaptable: Ideal for Social Studies, ELA Reading Comprehension, or a simple, effective sub plan during February.
 
 
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