Essex/Kent County African-Canadian connections to the Ontario curriculum for Grades 1 to 8, Social Studies/History and Geography. Revised February 2016.

Preface -- Introduction to Study -- Acknowledgments -- Suggested cross-curricular activities that can be used in all grades to celebrate black history -- A Black History Scavenger Hunt -- African-Canadian Timeline -- Overview Chart of African-Canadian Connections to the Ontario Curriculum Social Studies/History and Geography -- Grade 1 - The Local Community -- Grade 2 - Traditions and Celebrations -- Grade 3 - Early Settlements in Upper Canada -- Grade 4 - Medieval Times -- Grade 5 - Early Civilizations and Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada -- Grade 6 - First Nation Peoples and European Explorers -- Grade 7 û History: British North America and New France -- Grade 8 û History: The Development of Western Canada -- Canada - A Changing Society -- Confederation -- Guest Speakers -- Field Trips -- Glossary of Terms -- Bibliography of Reference Books -- Bibliography of Student Books -- Bibliography of Websites.