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War of 1812
Unit Study
1812-1814
by Donna Ward
D O N N A WA R D
NORTHWOODS PRESS
Using this Study
Materials
The Defenders by Robert Livesey—from Northwoods Press or library
Canada: A People’s History Series 1 DVDs ~ A Question of Loyalties 1775-1815
—from Northwoods Press or library
Map pp. 14-32 of this study should be printed. Trim bottom edge of
pieces A-L. Trim right edge of pieces A-E, H-K, M-Q. Follow the template
on p. 14 for assembly with glue or tape to make a 32 x 48 inch floor or
table map.
Timeline found at www.donnaward.net > Resources > Canada & the War of 1812~Timeline & More (or http://bit.ly/1812War) contains
many links to videos, webpages, and more. Bookmark it for easy
reference. All the online links listed in this study can be found on the
timeline.
Historical
Fiction
Library (L) - out of print
In-print (IP) - copies for sale at donnaward.net or get from library
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Lesson 1
Introduction
Read
View
Activity
Online
The Defenders pp. 1-7
Canada: A People’s History Series 1 ~ A Question of Loyalties 1775-1815
“A Mere Matter of Marching”
Materials: map pages this document, figurines bought or printed
• Print large map pp. 15-32, trim 2 edges, and glue or tape together.
• Create stand-up soldiers from Defenders pp. 72-76, purchase plastic figurines
from local store, or use board game figures you may have on hand.
• Label forts: Print & cut labels from p. 33, attach to toothpicks and stand up
in play dough at each fort, or, if map will be rolled up daily, glue labels directly to map at each fort.
• There is always debate about “Who won the War of 1812.” The Americans
claim victory and so do the Canadians. You decide! Keep a tally of wins and
losses as you go through this study. Create some victory markers to place at
each battle on your map.
Canadian Heritage. War of 1812 Video - See: Timeline “USA Declares War on British in Canada” at http://bit.ly/1812War
Hull’s proclamation against the British - See: Timeline “Hull and the American Army Invade” at http://bit.ly/1812War
RMR: Rick and the War of 1812 See: Timeline “Hull and the American Army Invade” at http://bit.ly/1812War
Fiction
Chan, Gillian. I Am Canada: A Call To Battle: The War of 1812 (IP)
Itching to get in on the action, Sandy MacKay sneaks away from home and heads to Lundy’s
Lane to join up with the local militia. But battle is imminent, and now there’s not much his
father can do except try to shield him from the worst of the fighting.
Pearson, Kit. Dear Canada Diary. Whispers of War: The 1812 Diary of Susanna Merritt (IP)
Susanna is torn between the loyalties of her best friend and her mother, who are both Americans living in Upper Canada, and her father’s and brother’s allegiance to General Brock and
the King. But on the night of the Battle of Queenston Heights, Susanna’s main concern is for
survival.
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