Lesson Plan – Dutch War Brides

Aim 

To listen and learn from the stories of courageous women who left everything behind for a new life in Canada.

Grade Level

This activity is designed for grade 7 or 8 Intermediate Students studying Canadian History, the Second World War, and/or current-day issues with refugees, immigration, and the need for asylum worldwide. However, it can be modified to work with other courses or units. 

Objectives

• Students will explore the stories of Dutch War Brides.
• Students will discuss and reflect on the challenges of immigration.
• Students will explore the history of regular people and expand their understanding of history beyond battles and dates.
• Students will develop an understanding of the impact of war on the Dutch and Canadian people in the Netherlands in 1944-1945.