Letters, diary entries, and photographs are the types of records that trace how ordinary people experienced and lived through The Great War. By exploring records from our exhibit Dear Sadie: Love, lives, and remembrance from Ontario's First World War, students will develop a research question, explore possible responses, and communicate their findings about life in World War I in creative and collaborative ways. Students will be introduced to the Archives of Ontario as an important site for preserving sources from World War I by going on a behind-the-scenes tour of our facility and talking with Archives staff about their work.
This workshop aligns with the
Students will be involved with different components of the Inquiry Process by:
In a travelling format, with a 60-75 minute time frame, this workshop will consist of a PowerPoint introduction to the Archives of Ontario and an activity asking students to use primary sources as evidence for predetermined questions.
To book an onsite visit, complete a Booking Request Form [PDF] and a member of our team will get back to you to confirm details.