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The French Revolution
ON00120 047-1-5-1 · Item · 1930
Part of C.R. Judd

Item is one volume of a handwritten lesson plan about the French Revolution. The notes include information on the political atmosphere in the years leading up to the revolution, key individuals involved, the role of the monarchy and the Old Regime in the revolution and the formation of the National Assembly. Also included is a summary of the Napoleonic Era and the effect the French Revolution had on the rest of the world, focusing specifically on the unification of Italy.

workbook, Carlo Niemela
ON00120 048-1 · Item · 1932 - 1933
Part of Karl Niemi

Item is a workbook Karl Niemi used to learn cursive writing and math in grade three at South Side School in Copper Cliff, Ontario.

World History
ON00120 047-1-6-1 · Item · 1930
Part of C.R. Judd

Item is one volume of a handwritten lesson plan about World History between 1800 and 1920. Topics include the unification of Germany, the rise of Nationalism, the relationship between "the Great Powers" (i.e. Russia, Italy, France and England), British colonization and growth, progress made in medicine since 1800, 19th century English Literature, Responsible Government in British North America (Canada pre-1867) and the basics of Socialism. World War I is featured in depth, including the causes of war, details of famous battles and the circumstances surrounding the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

Zoology
ON00120 047-1-4-1 · Item · [Between 1930 and 1950]
Part of C.R. Judd

Item is one volume of a handwritten lesson plan on zoology, including scientific descriptions about fish, birds, amphibians, insects and small mammals. Details about the genetic make-up of these creatures and how they see, feel, breathe and move are explained. Notes are also given regarding the natural habitats of fish, insects or animals being described, along with a look at their life history (i.e. how they are born, how they spend their time and a typical death attributed to each creature). Hand drawn or traced diagrams are included throughout the item.