The History of the Canadian Navy in New Brunswick



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THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NEW BRUNSWICK – GRADE 9-12 www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas

The History of the Canadian Navy in New Brunswick

Lesson Overview


In this lesson, students will research the history of the Canadian Navy’s presence in New Brunswick. They will examine the role played by corvettes on the North Atlantic convoy routes. In addition, students will learn about the province’s main shipbuilding yard and the construction of modern day ships for the Canadian Navy. Finally, they will develop an appreciation of the modern Canadian Navy by studying present-day ships that have a connection to the province.

Grade Level

9-12 (secondary school)


Time Required


This lesson requires three class periods.

Curriculum Connection (Province/Territory and course)


Atlantic Provinces Curriculum for Social Studies: Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training (CAMET): New Brunswick

Additional Resources, Materials and Equipment Required:

  • Computers

  • LCD projector

  • Reference maps and atlases

  • Student Activity #1: Brainstorming

  • Student Activity #2: HMCS Brunswicker – The Stone Frigate

  • Student Activity #3: The Battle of the Atlantic

  • Student Activity #4: Ships of Yesterday and Today

  • Student Activity #5: The Navy Today

  • Student Activity #6: Building a Navy

  • Student Assessment Questions

  • Internet Access


Websites:
The Royal Canadian Navy in St. John

http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/heritage/rcn/index.htm
The Canadian Navy – Canadian Geographic Magazine

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/navy/
Heroes Remember – Victor Pellerin – Veterans Affairs Canada

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/hrp/hrp_detail&media_id=2205
The Battle of the Atlantic – Veterans Affairs Canada

http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/secondwar/canada2/batatl
The Royal Canadian Navy and the Battle of the Atlantic – Canadian War Museum

http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/explore/military-history/dispatches/the-royal-canadian-navy-and-the-battle-of-the-atlantic-1939-1945
HMCS Sackville – Tour – Canadian Naval Memorial Trust

http://www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/tour.html
Canadian Navy

http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/cms/0/0_eng.asp
Halifax Class Patrol Frigate – Haze Gray & Underway – Naval History and Photography

http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/canada/current/halifax/
HMCS Sackville: 1941-2000

http://www.cbrnp.com/RNP/Flower/ARTICLES/Sackville.htm
HMCS Fredericton (K 245)

http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/867.html
Building the Flower Class Corvette: The Smaller Ships Were Vital in World War Two

http://canadianhistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/building_the_corvette_ship
National Defence and Canadian Forces

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/index.asp
Canadian Navy: HMCS Fredericton – News and Events

http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/fredericton/2/2-s_eng.asp

Main Objective:

Students will identify the impact of the Canadian Navy on the province of New Brunswick. They will develop an understanding of the economic impact of naval ship construction by comparing vessels and personnel from the Second World War and the present.


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:




  • Access information from print and online sources;




  • Understand the historical significance of the Canadian Navy’s role in New Brunswick;



  • Understand the role of the corvettes in the movement of goods and men during the Second World War;




  • Understand the economic impact of naval ship construction upon the province;







  • Understand how the life of a Canadian sailor is similar to the life of sailors in the past.


The Lesson



Teacher Activity
Student Activity

Introduction
Preparation:

Become familiar with the websites that will be used for research in the lesson. Use a website such as “The Royal Canadian Navy in St. John” to gather historical information on the connection between the province of New Brunswick and the Canadian Navy.

For background information on the formation of the Canadian Navy visit the Canadian Geographic website and go to the Navy Centennial section.

Locate a short summary of the events leading to the outbreak of the Second World War as well as a document on the early years of the conflict. Pay particular attention to the German efforts to boycott Britain by using the Wolf Packs (U-Boats) during the Battle of the Atlantic.



With Students:

1.Begin by inquiring:



Why would New Brunswick be geographically and strategically important to Canada in the formation of the Canadian Navy?
What economic benefits would come to New Brunswick due to the naval presence?
2. Distribute copies of “Student Activity #1: Brainstorming” and instruct students (either individually or in groups) to complete the web.

3. Discuss:


What made New Brunswick an important location for the Canadian Navy both before and at the start of the Second World War?


Why would many young New Brunswickers want to join the Canadian Navy at the start of the Second World War?
What economic benefits flowed to New Brunswick both during and after the Second World War because of the naval presence?

During the discussion, students have the opportunity to



  • Demonstrate an awareness of the historical significance of the Second World War.

  • Identify the dangers faced by young sailors involved in getting the necessary resources from North America to Europe.

  • Formulate conclusions about the role played by New Brunswick during this time.



1.Respond to questions.

2. Complete the brainstorming web. This information is the starting point for the lesson.

3. Participate in a discussion of the geographic factors that made New Brunswick an important location to the Canadian Navy in the past.

Lesson Development

1. Distribute “Student Activity #2: HMCS Brunswicker – the Stone Frigate” for students to complete.


2. Discuss the strategic location of New Brunswick and how this was a determining factor for the Canadian Navy to locate themselves in Saint John. Explore the concept of a Naval Reserve. Discuss the historical period of the Second World War and the impact it had on military and civilian life in the province.

3. Distribute “Student Activity #3: The Battle of the Atlantic”. Provide background information about the North Atlantic Convoy System.

Ask: Why do you think so many young people would risk their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic? How did the people who “served” at home by waiting for their loved ones feel?

4. Instruct students to present their written responses to the class.

5. Distribute “Student Activity #4: Ships of Yesterday and Today” for students to complete. Assist with completion as required.

Initiate a class discussion to check for understanding:



  • of how modern technology has changed the tasks performed by a member of the Canadian Navy.

  • of similarities between life at sea for today’s sailors and their wartime counterparts.

6. Pass out “Student Activity #5: The Navy Today” for completion. Direct students to:

  • give examples of the duties and missions of the modern Canadian Navy.

  • discuss if and how the Canadian Navy will continue to be important in the future.

Ask:

Will we still need the Canadian Navy 50 years from now? 100 years from now? How will the Canadian Navy of the future be different from today’s Navy?

7. Distribute “Student Activity #6: Building a Navy” for students to complete. Instruct students to write about the economic benefits of shipbuilding. Inform students that a debate on their findings will follow.

1. Complete Activity #2. Use the website to obtain information on the historical role played by New Brunswick in the development of a Canadian Navy, particularly the Naval Reserve.


2. Participate in class discussion.

3. Complete Activity #3 and participate in the class discussion.

4. Share written responses with the class.

5. Complete Activity #4 using the website links provided for the necessary information. Participate in class discussion to check for understanding.

6. Complete Activity #5. Present findings to the class and discuss conclusions.

7. Complete Activity #6.

Conclusion
1. Distribute the assessment questions and collect them upon completion.

2. Organize a debate on the economic impact of shipbuilding in New Brunswick.
1. Complete assessment questions.

2. Debate the topic and create a list of pros and cons.


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