Eyes on the skies: Travelling edukit
Grades 10 to 12 (Ontario)
Secondary cycle 1 to 2 (Quebec)
Free until March 2026
Students explore the evolution of air transportation in Canada, the changing technology and the stories of the people responsible for keeping our skies safe. Created for high school History, Careers and Visual Arts students, this kit will take students on a journey of debate and discussion, inspire them to examine the cultural impact of air travel, and help them uncover a multitude of exciting career possibilities.
Students learn about:
- The history of aviation in Canada
- The evolution of air traffic management systems
- The development of phonetic alphabet
- Bilingualism and the debate over the official language of the skies
- The experiences of women in air traffic management
- The skills required to work in air traffic control / management
- The impact of air travel as expressed by artists Pudlo Pudlat and Annie Pootoogook
This interactive bilingual edukit developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is an engaging and inspirational look at a world most of us are aware of but few truly understand. The kit includes a teacher’s manual with background material, lesson plans, source materials, equipment, props and games.
Curriculum links
Grades 10 to 12. All provinces and territories.
History 20-30: Canadian history 20
Career and life management: Career and life choices
Fine arts (10-12): Arts 10-20-30; Arts 11-21-31
Social studies: Social studies 10
Career education: Career-life education
Visual arts: Art studio 10; Studio arts 2D 10; Studio arts 3D 10
Social studies: Grade 11 – History of Canada (30F)
Career development: Grade 10 – Career development: Life/work planning
Arts education: Grades 9 to 12 – Visual arts
Social studies: Canadian history 122
Experiential learning: Career exploration 110
The arts: Visual art 110
Social studies: Social studies 1201; Social studies 2201
Career education: Career development 2201
Art: Visual art 1202
Social studies: Social studies 20
Careers: Career and technology studies
Arts education: Art 10-20-30; Art 11-21-31
Canadian and world studies: History, Grade 10
Guidance and career education: Career Studies, Grade 10
The arts: Visual Arts, Grade 10
Social studies: Canadian history HIS621A; Canadian studies CAS401A
Business education: Career exploration and opportunities CEO401A
Arts: Visual arts 401A; 501A; 601A/621A
Social sciences: History and citizenship education; History of Québec and Canada
Career development: Personal orientation project
Arts education: Visual arts
Social studies: History 30 – Canadian studies
Career and work education: Career and work education 10, 20, 30
Arts education: Arts education 10, 20, 30; Visual arts 10, 20, 30
Social studies: Social studies 10
Career education: Career-life education
Visual arts: Art studio 10; Studio arts 2D 10; Studio arts 3D 10
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