Here is a link to the project instructions for Unit 4
Here are the Weekly Prompts for the unit:
E1: Show how a specific national and international cultural, social, economic, political, or technological change since 1982 has had a major impact on people in Canada.
E2: Which conflicts between 1982 and the present have had the largest impact on Canadian community cooperation? Explain why this is.
E3: Which struggle at the end of the 20th Century has had the largest influence on shaping Canada into the nation it is today? In your answer, show how this struggle is connected to another event in the 20th Century.
Nov 29th
Nov 30th
Here are links to FIVE different slide shows that you will use to learn about Canadian history. They cover the expectation for this week that deals with Social, Economic, Political and Cultural issues. For the next two classes (Wednesday and Friday) you will work in your groups to rotate through several of these slideshows and create a master document on chart paper. I would like to see the creation of Infographics by the end of class on Friday for each slideshow. First you should make notes, then you create the final infographic on chart paper. These can be put on the wall to help us with our weekly questions!
Canadian Identity
Globalization
Diversity in Canada
Canada's Constitution
Canada in the World
Dec 12th
Canadian Art
In groups of TWO, choose one of the following genres, groups or people and show how the art they create reflects your/our beliefs about Canadian Identity, Heritage and Citizenship.
Here are some guiding questions to respond to in your Google Docs (Share with me, Editing privileges please):
Show how their art reflects the social, economic or political reality of this period.
Show how their art reflects or creates conflict, community or cooperation.
How does their art make us more Canadian, or strengthen the perception of Canadians?
Link your chosen artist, group or genre to any event from the past and justify that connection.
How is their art a reflection of us?
- Inuit Sculpture - Genre of Art
- Inuit Printmaking - Genre of Art
- The Woodland School of Art - Genre of Art
- Daphne Odjig - Native Artist
- General Idea art collective - Artists
- Shary Boyle - Artist
- Drake - Musician
- Alia Toor - Artist (Focus: post 9/11)
- Ed Burtynsky - Photographer
- George St.Pierre - Mixed Martial Artist
- Cirque du Soleil - Performance artists
- Christi Belcourt - Metis Artist (Walking With our Sisters project)
Dec 14th
A time for Apologies. Watch or read ALL of these Apologies in your groups. Complete the tasks below:
Apology to Japanese Canadians (4:30) Sept 22, 1988 - Brian Mulroney
Apology for Residential Schools (4:36) June 11, 2008 - Steven Harper
Apology for Chinese Head Tax (2 pgs) June 26, 2006 - Steven Harper
Memorial for Jews turned away in 1939 (3 pgs) January 2011
Komagata Apology (2 pgs) May 18 2016 - Justin Trudeau
- List who was impacted by each original event AND the apology.
- If possible, assign a figure to the number of people impacted.
- Explain why you think Canada is making amends now. (Relate to the expectations of this unit)
- How do the apologies reflect our current Canadian Identity? (Think of social norms)
- Rank the five apologies in order of importance/impact for Canadians and justify your rationale. All members of your group must agree with the rankings.
- Share your thoughts with the class.
Work period
Dec 16th
London, England has elected its first muslim mayor last year. 40% of voters were not of colour or muslim. What could this change mean for Canada if we think historically about our own heritage?
Can you link this to History? Persons Case. Trump.
In Groups: What does it mean to be Canadian in 2016? Do Canadians reflect the OCDSB character traits. [Integrity, Empathy, Optimism, Respect, Acceptance, Appreciation, Responsibility, Cooperation, Perseverance, Fairness]
Can you connect past/current events or people to the traits (or lack thereof)?
How important is it that we look to our past?
What carries more weight, good or bad choices? Why?
Is it good to apologise for past mistakes? (Residential Schools, Japanese Internment, Chinese Head Tax, etc)
Is Trudeau’s apology for the Komagata incident in 1914 diminished by his behaviour in the House of Commons later in the day? (Look this up!) Is the expected apology worthwhile? What would be better?
What might the future of Canadian citizenship/identity look like with the influx of new refugees?
Individually: Find a Canadian with heritage you identify with and show how they have contributed to Canadian Identity, Citizenship or Heritage since 1982. Share with class.
Find Multicultural milestones for Canada in 1982-now. (Define multicultural.)
Watch the video on the Globe and Mail website about Canada’s housing market.
Answer these questions:
Share your answers with our table/partner and come up with answers you agree on.
May 3
Today we will be looking at the cod moratorium in Newfoundland, July 2, 1992.
May 4
In (5) groups, look up Ethno-cultural festivals in Canada. i.e.: any festival that represents a particular ethnic or cultural group. Here is a link to the folder with your shared docs in it.
- What economic, political or social conditions might have caused Canada’s housing market to be the way it is today?
- Looking at the graph at the bottom of the webpage, compare provinces and provide some historical rationales for why the Top 3 and Bottom 4 have the results they do.
Share your answers with our table/partner and come up with answers you agree on.
May 3
Today we will be looking at the cod moratorium in Newfoundland, July 2, 1992.
May 4
In (5) groups, look up Ethno-cultural festivals in Canada. i.e.: any festival that represents a particular ethnic or cultural group. Here is a link to the folder with your shared docs in it.
- Explain what happens at the festival.
- Why is it important to hold the festival?
- Which groups are represented?
- Which groups benefit?
- How does it help the economy?
- How does it relate to politics?
- Make connections between your festival and something in a different unit. Explain why it’s connected.
May 5
Research period. Use this document to organise your research notes. You will need to make a copy of the document in order to add details to it.
May 6
Today we will be looking at this slideshow to consolidate our understanding of some Social Economic and Political events in this time period. Hopefully you will be able to connect your projects to some of the events we discuss.
May 9th
This week we are looking at Canadian Communities, Conflict and Cooperation between 1982 and the Present.
Here is the weekly question:
E2: Which conflicts between 1982 and the present have had the largest impact on Canadian community cooperation? Explain why this is.
May 6
Today we will be looking at this slideshow to consolidate our understanding of some Social Economic and Political events in this time period. Hopefully you will be able to connect your projects to some of the events we discuss.
May 9th
This week we are looking at Canadian Communities, Conflict and Cooperation between 1982 and the Present.
Here is the weekly question:
E2: Which conflicts between 1982 and the present have had the largest impact on Canadian community cooperation? Explain why this is.
Political Conflict: (in 4 groups)
1) Brian Mulroney vs. Jean Chretien. Debate on accomplishments/failures.
Research and present case.
2) NAFTA: pro vs con. Debate on which side is right.
Research and present case.
Share your findings with the class at the end of the period.
May 10
Community Aid (Canadian Disaster Database): Providing aid to ourselves.Research and present case.
2) NAFTA: pro vs con. Debate on which side is right.
Research and present case.
Share your findings with the class at the end of the period.
Ice Storm '98; Attawapiskat Crisis; Red River flood '97; Fort McMurray '16, Halifax Hurricane Juan 2003.
You can choose one of the listed Disasters or pick one from the link to 1982-2016 Canadian disasters valued at $100M to $1B.
GOAL: In 5 groups [Here are the groups you will be in]. Each group chooses a topic.
GOAL: In 5 groups [Here are the groups you will be in]. Each group chooses a topic.
- Explain what happened, where, why.
- Show how communities came together to give aid.
- Was there any conflict that had to be surmounted? Explain.
Share your findings with the class at the end of the period.
May 11
Research Day - Chromebooks booked.
May 12
Conflict with Native communities: Oka; Ipperwash; Caledonia; Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline (First Nations); Labrador Innu suicide crisis; Attawapiskat.5 groups [Here are the groups you will be in].
- Find the following primary sources to support your work: Photo, Political Cartoon, Short 1 minute (appropriate) video clip.
- Explain the historical context for the conflict.
- Outline the issues, list the conflicting parties.
- Explain the actions taken and the result of the crisis.
- Where do we stand today with these issues?
Share your findings with the class at the end of the period.
Here is a link that will allow everyone to view the research produced today during class.
May 13
UN/NATO/International actions (Conflict and Cooperation):
Sudan ‘05-’09; Ethiopia & Eritrea ‘00; South African Apartheid; Somali Civil War; Balkan conflict, Sierra Leone ‘99-’05; Rwanda genocide, Gulf War 1991, Afghan conflict, ISIS conflict.
5 Groups [Here are the groups students will be in].
Each group should create a shared Doc/Slide show with the following information in it.
What was the conflict about? Provide Historical background/context.
- Who was involved in the conflict?
- Why/How was Canada involved?
- What agencies decided to step in?
- Did Canada/The West stand to gain anything from helping/not helping?
Think how these topics relate to your chosen projects.
Share your findings with the class at the end of the period.
May 16
This week we are looking at Canadian Identity, Citizenship and Heritage between 1982 and the Present.
Here is the weekly question:
E3: Which struggle at the end of the 20th Century has had the largest influence on shaping Canada into the nation it is today? In your answer, show how this struggle is connected to another event in the 20th Century.
Canadian Art
In groups of TWO, choose from one of the following genres, groups or people below and show how the art they create reflects your/our beliefs about Canadian Identity, Heritage and Citizenship.
Here are some guiding questions to respond to in your Google Docs (Share with me, Editing privileges please):
- Show how their art reflects the social, economic or political reality of this period.
- Show how their art reflects or creates conflict, community or cooperation.
- How does their art make us more Canadian, or strengthen the perception of Canadians?
- Link your chosen artist, group or genre to any event from the past and justify that connection.
- How is their art a reflection of us?
- Inuit Sculpture - Genre of Art
- Inuit Printmaking - Genre of Art
- The Woodland School of Art - Genre of Art
- Daphne Odjig - Native Artist
- General Idea art collective - Artists
- Shary Boyle - Artist
- Drake - Musician
- Alia Toor - Artist (Focus: post 9/11)
- Ed Burtynsky - Photographer
- George St.Pierre - Mixed Martial Artist
- Cirque du Soleil - Performance artists
- Christi Belcourt - Metis Artist (Walking With our Sisters project)
May 17
Research Day - Chromebooks booked.
May 18
The last 20 years have been a time for apologies for past events in which Canada conducted itself poorly. Watch or read ALL of these Apologies in your groups. Then complete the tasks outlined below:Apology to Japanese Canadians (YouTube) Sept 22, 1988 - Brian Mulroney
Apology for Residential Schools (YouTube) June 11, 2008 - Steven Harper
Apology for Chinese Head Tax (Article) June 26, 2006 - Steven Harper
Memorial for Jews turned away in 1939 (Article) January 2011
Komagata Apology (Article) May 18 2016 - Justin Trudeau
- List who was impacted by each original event AND the apology.
- If possible, assign a figure to the number of people impacted.
- Explain why you think Canada is making amends now. (Relate to the expectations of this unit)
- How do the apologies reflect our current Canadian Identity? (Think of social norms)
- Rank the five apologies in order of importance/impact for Canadians and justify your rationale. All members of your group must agree with the rankings.
May 19
Research Day - Chromebooks booked.
May 20
May 20
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