Teaching About Canada and Mexico; and Introducing Canada

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Teaching About Canada and Mexico:
Many U.S. students learn more about countries beyond the oceans to the east and west of the United States than they do about our northern and southern neighbors. This book provides educators with the in-depth information and suggestions for class activities that will enable them toteach their students about Canada and Mexico. The articles on Canada in this book cover its history, government, society,cultural life, and the status of Quebec. Those on Mexico deal with its preHispanic and subsequent history, its political system, culture, images of the U.S. held by Mexicans, and Mexicos recent accomplishments and upcoming challenges. This volume also covers the emergence of North American free trade and its impact on the economies of Mexico and Canada.Teaching about Canada and Mexico is published by NCSS in association with Michigan State Universitys Canadian Studies Centre and its Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, with which the editors are affiliated

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Teaching About Canada and Mexico (NCSS)

Introducing Canada:
This 11 chapter volume, produced in 1997 by the National Council for the Social Studies in association with the National Consortium for Teaching Canada, provides a rich overview of Canada for the K-12 classroom. Contributions include history, politics, geography, culture, and economics. This volume also includes instructional activities, resources and strategies for K-12 educators interested in Canada.

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Price – $15.00 per copy

Introducing Canada available for sale here (Amazon.com)