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Relive the 1967 World’s Fair in Montreal
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Let RetroSparX spark your memory with Expo 67 – Canada in the World’s Eye! Expo 67 marked a monumental moment for Canada. People from all over the world flocked to Montreal to visit international pavilions showcasing a multiculturalism that would soon become a trademark of Canadian society. Read about this fantastic event which was as ambitious in its conception as it was successful in its execution.
As an added bonus, in Wee Facts About World’s Fairs, discover a number of every-day inventions and world-famous structures that were introduced at world’s fairs throughout history.
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Subject Category: Historical Events
Featured Date Range: 1967
Number of pages to print: 9
Included: memory-stimulating narrative, 2 pages of world's fair innovations, 2 'fairly worldly' memory games, answer key
Completion time: 30-40 minutes (approximate)
Memory Games for Seniors Included in this Unit
The World Came to Canada (Grid Magic memory game) - Using the national flag and capital city as clues, identify several of the countries that participated in Expo 67, and discover the official Expo 67 theme in the process.
Features of The World Came to Canada
- 2 pages of global fun
- colourful flag graphics; large print for easy completion
- easy to complete for those with a basic interest in geography
- can be completed individually, but we 'flag' this game as great for a group too!
- suitable for seniors with no cognitive decline, with mild dementia or (with a bit of support) with moderate dementia
- answer key is included
The World's Not Always Fair (Phrase Craze memory game) - Drawing from a list of words, complete well-known phrases and titles that contain either of the words ‘world’ or ‘fair’.
Features of The World's Not Always Fair
- 2 pages of 'fair' phrases
- creative, bold graphics; large print for easy reading
- easy to complete
- can be completed individually, but would be a 'world of fun' with a group
- suitable for seniors with no cognitive decline, with mild dementia or (with a bit of support) with moderate dementia
- answer key is included