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Second World War Discovery Box

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Second World War Discovery Box

The Second World War Supply Line Discovery Box features objects and documents that will help students explore the impact of the Second World War on Canada and Canadians.

A complete set of online resources complements the Discovery Box, offering teachers everything needed to lead activities in the classroom.

The Second World War Supply Line Discovery Boxes are supported by the R. Howard Webster Foundation, the Crabtree Foundation and the Friends of the Canadian War Museum.

A Discovery Box can be borrowed for a maximum of two weeks by any school in Canada — free of charge! Complete the form to request a Discovery Box.

What's in the Discovery Box?

A black camera sitting on a white surface in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Camera

Camera PDF resource
A tan pillow with a message on it, available at the Canadian War Museum.

Field dressing

Field dressing PDF resource
A group of old tickets and other items on a white surface at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Ration book and meat tokens

Ration book and meat tokens PDF resource
A group of badges with wings and hearts on a white background, showcased at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Sweetheart jewelry

Sweetheart jewelry PDF resource
A badge with the words general service on it, available in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

General service badge

General service badge PDF resource
A painting of people working on a plane at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

War art

War art PDF resource
A poster with a bear and a lion on it displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Propaganda posters

Propaganda posters PDF resource
A navy blue uniform on a mannequin at the Canadian War Museum.

Air Force service dress jacket

Air Force service dress jacket PDF resource
A knit turtle neck on a mannequin at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Turtleneck tuck-in

Turtleneck tuck-in PDF resource
A tin of cookies and a tin of crackers in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Lifeboat ration tin

Lifeboat ration tin PDF resource
The Canadian Red Cross Society presents a gift to the Canadian War Museum, located in Ottawa.

Soap

Soap PDF resource
A brown leather helmet on a white background at the Canadian War Museum.

Flying helmet

Flying helmet PDF resource
Two tan belts with buckles on a white background at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Gaiters

Gaiters PDF resource
A beige life jacket on a mannequin at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Air Force lifejacket

Air Force lifejacket PDF resource
A navy hat with the word "HMCS" on it, available in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Navy rating’s cap

Navy rating’s cap PDF resource
A brown military jacket with patches on it. Ottawa.

Army battle dress jacket

Army battle dress jacket PDF resource
A red and blue flag with two maple leaves on it, proudly flying in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Service flag

Service flag PDF resource
A turban with a red, white and blue design on it, displayed in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Factory headscarf

Factory headscarf PDF resource
A bag with the word arp on it, available in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Air raid precaution armband

Air raid precaution armband PDF resource
A red apron with the word Canada on it, available at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Miss Canada apron

Miss Canada apron PDF resource
A mannequin with a sailor's necktie is displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Naval collar

Naval collar PDF resource
A board game with a picture of a plane inspired by the Canadian War Museum.

Board game – Be an Airman

Board game – Be an Airman PDF resource
A military helmet with a mesh net on it, on display at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Mark II helmet

Mark II helmet PDF resource