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Glacier National Park
7-12, Unit One: "An International Peace Park"
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Introduction & Teacher Background
Canada and the United States hsare the longest undefended border in the world. Since the war of 1812, the two nations have been at peace. Although the stepwise establishment of the present international border through agreements in 1818 and 1846, and the initial survey of the 49th parallel in the 1850s and 1860s were political struggles, the issues were resolved peacefully. Common language and custom, economic similarity, traditions of democracy and principal trade partnerships have led to (for better or worse) the two countries taking each other for granted most of the time.
Activity 1:
Grades: 7-12
Methods: An e-mail discussion between Canadian and American students about their similarities and differences.
Time: 2 - 10 hours
Subjects: Social science, history, economics, language arts, technology
Activity 2:
Grades: 8-12
Methods: A facilitated group activity about the historical and present functioning of the International Peace Park.
Time: 2 hours
Subjects: Social science, political science, history, biology
Activity 3:
Grades: 7-12
Methods: A creative group writing about the various meanings of "peace" through a park hike and/or guided image experience.
Time: 2-3 hours
Subjects: Language arts, geography
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Did You Know?
The "Backbone of the World" is the Blackfeet tribal name given to the greater Glacier National Park ecosystem.
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Last Updated: December 26, 2007 at 11:30 EST |