Fur Trade Helpers

Jodi·

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create an adapted assignment for grade 5 at a grade 2 level about the coureur de bois and voyagers that looks at how these two groups were similar and different as well as what their roles were in the fur trade

This learning resource focuses on the Canadian fur trade, specifically outlining the roles of two key groups: the Coureurs de Bois and the Voyageurs. Students will explore their definitions, responsibilities, and daily lives within the fur trade context, comparing and contrasting their unique positions. Coureurs de Bois, meaning 'Runners of the Woods,' operated independently without government licenses, often living amongst First Nations to learn about trade and survival. In contrast, the Voyageurs, or 'Travelers,' were hired workers who paddled large canoes for big companies, following strict routes and transporting furs and supplies over vast distances. The resource also includes engaging activities such as drawing items used for survival, vocabulary definitions, and critical thinking questions. The aim is to deepen students' understanding of these historical figures and their contributions to Canadian history.