Did you miss a day of school? Looking to get caught up? Missing your copy of an assignment from history class?
Take a look below for some info to get back on track.
***IMPORTANT - this info is just a watered-down reminder of what we talked about in class. It is your responsibility to take part as much as possible, do the readings, look up the information and complete the assignments with detail in order to be successful. ***
Take a look below for some info to get back on track.
***IMPORTANT - this info is just a watered-down reminder of what we talked about in class. It is your responsibility to take part as much as possible, do the readings, look up the information and complete the assignments with detail in order to be successful. ***
1. WHY STUDY HISTORY and AGENTS OF CHANGE
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Agents of Change Booklet
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TEXTBOOK - SCAVENGER HUNT
3. SETTING THE STAGE FOR CONFEDERATION
What was Canada like in the 1840's-1860's?
It wasn't called "Canada" yet. - BRITISH NORTH AMERICA or "BNA"
The population was growing quickly. Check out the line graph below, showing the how many thousands of Irish immigrants were arriving in North America. In 1845-1850, hundreds of thousands of Irish people made the treacherous move to British North America.
It wasn't called "Canada" yet. - BRITISH NORTH AMERICA or "BNA"
The population was growing quickly. Check out the line graph below, showing the how many thousands of Irish immigrants were arriving in North America. In 1845-1850, hundreds of thousands of Irish people made the treacherous move to British North America.
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Why Did So Many Irish Immigrate To This Region?
Find out more on page 28-32 in the green textbook.
Answer questions 1,2 on page 32
Another Important Group of People...
African American Slaves
What was the Underground Railroad?
Why were so many African Americans making their way into British North America?
Read more on page 33-35
Answer questions 1,3 on page 35
Find out more on page 28-32 in the green textbook.
Answer questions 1,2 on page 32
Another Important Group of People...
African American Slaves
What was the Underground Railroad?
Why were so many African Americans making their way into British North America?
Read more on page 33-35
Answer questions 1,3 on page 35
4. TAKE A TOUR WITH PRINCE EDWARD
- LEARN ABOUT THE COLONIES
- LEARN ABOUT THE COLONIES
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Prince Edward of Wales arrived in 1860 to take a tour of the colonies. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get a view of what life in each colony would have been like. Follow Edward to a stop on his tour by researching the colony assigned to you by Mr. Moore(using resources in class or trustworthy websites). You should create excellent detailed notes to share with the other groups, and I will put them together into a booklet for all of the grade 8's.
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5. THE ROAD TO CONFEDERATION
What does the term "confederation" mean?
Why were many political leaders and citizens leaning towards confederation in the 1860's?
What does the term "confederation" mean?
Why were many political leaders and citizens leaning towards confederation in the 1860's?
Task - Research SIX IMPORTANT REASONS FOR CONFEDERATION IN CANADA
Use the research booklet below to take notes as you find useful information. I've included a clue/title for each of the six reasons, but it is up to you to begin finding information so you can take part in the readings and discussions in class over the coming weeks.
Where to find information:
- Classroom textbooks
- The Confederation Reading included below
- The internet - be sure to stop and think about the websites you visit. Do you find them helpful or trustworthy? Why?
While you search for info:
- Take notes to help you remember/understand details
- Imagine yourself as a citizen of British North America in the 1860's. Would you want confederation to happen? Why or why not?
:) Yes, you are allowed to share info and discuss with classmates, but it is your responsibility to UNDERSTAND the six reasons. We will discuss your findings and read further together as a class along the way.
Use the research booklet below to take notes as you find useful information. I've included a clue/title for each of the six reasons, but it is up to you to begin finding information so you can take part in the readings and discussions in class over the coming weeks.
Where to find information:
- Classroom textbooks
- The Confederation Reading included below
- The internet - be sure to stop and think about the websites you visit. Do you find them helpful or trustworthy? Why?
While you search for info:
- Take notes to help you remember/understand details
- Imagine yourself as a citizen of British North America in the 1860's. Would you want confederation to happen? Why or why not?
:) Yes, you are allowed to share info and discuss with classmates, but it is your responsibility to UNDERSTAND the six reasons. We will discuss your findings and read further together as a class along the way.
6. LOOKING AT IT FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE
INQUIRY CHALLENGE!
Choose a British North American colony and imagine confederation from the point of view of someone who would have lived there in the 1860's.
Choices:
Newfoundland Nova Scotia
New Brunswick Prince Edward Island
Canada East Canada West
- What was it like to live there?
- How did they get by?
- What types of challenges did they face?
- How might the citizens of your colony felt about the idea of confederation? Why?
How to put your thoughts/info together into something great:
- Make use of the different classroom resources on hand (both textbooks, your notes, trustworthy websites, or the info booklet below).
Choose a British North American colony and imagine confederation from the point of view of someone who would have lived there in the 1860's.
Choices:
Newfoundland Nova Scotia
New Brunswick Prince Edward Island
Canada East Canada West
- What was it like to live there?
- How did they get by?
- What types of challenges did they face?
- How might the citizens of your colony felt about the idea of confederation? Why?
How to put your thoughts/info together into something great:
- Make use of the different classroom resources on hand (both textbooks, your notes, trustworthy websites, or the info booklet below).
- Create a t-chart to record at least 3 advantages and disadvantages to joining confederation for the people of your colony.
- Keep track of where you found your info with a bibliography.
- Present your findings in the form or a letter or journal entry from a citizen of your colony.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'VE DONE WELL ON THIS ASSIGNMENT
- Keep track of where you found your info with a bibliography.
- Present your findings in the form or a letter or journal entry from a citizen of your colony.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'VE DONE WELL ON THIS ASSIGNMENT