Immigration into Canada
1. Push/Pull factors of immigration into the colonies - Complete the notes sheet - make sure you complete the What I know, What I Wonder, What I Learned sections as well.
2. Documentary: "Death or Canada" Looking at the Irish potato famine during the mid 1800's and the impact this had on Canada.
1. Push/Pull factors of immigration into the colonies - Complete the notes sheet - make sure you complete the What I know, What I Wonder, What I Learned sections as well.
2. Documentary: "Death or Canada" Looking at the Irish potato famine during the mid 1800's and the impact this had on Canada.
Colonial Government and the Need for Reform
1. Lecture: Upper and Lower Canada
2. Assignment: see link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15T-SIinsY3UZJViusthpyL-nL5RgPjXLgs-JQZn_cYQ/pub
1. Lecture: Upper and Lower Canada
2. Assignment: see link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15T-SIinsY3UZJViusthpyL-nL5RgPjXLgs-JQZn_cYQ/pub
Rebellions in Upper & Lower Canada
1. Class Debate!
2. Class discussion on Responsible/Representative Government - What does this mean anyway???
4. Notes on Reform and Rebellion - Group assignment
Link to PP and assignment: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rqiP9x6snOQPbyThgoxHZK1KOE18PUIVyyR0Z_OTB0I/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Wednesday's Power Point Review - Causes of Rebellion
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K_bnwdepxuaz8hGRH4PIMriCTaPiHGa_-VUpfMUaLr4/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000
1. Class Debate!
2. Class discussion on Responsible/Representative Government - What does this mean anyway???
4. Notes on Reform and Rebellion - Group assignment
Link to PP and assignment: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rqiP9x6snOQPbyThgoxHZK1KOE18PUIVyyR0Z_OTB0I/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Wednesday's Power Point Review - Causes of Rebellion
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1K_bnwdepxuaz8hGRH4PIMriCTaPiHGa_-VUpfMUaLr4/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000
"Canadians have been so busy explaining to the Americans that we aren't British, and to the British that we aren't Americans that we haven't had time to become Canadians."
Helen Gordon McPherson~Canadian author and speaker
"There is a Canadian culture that is in some ways unique to Canada, but I don't think Canadian culture coincides neatly with borders."
Stephen Harper
February 2014 ~ Question of the Day
What does it mean to be Canadian? How has Canadian identity become shaped throughout our history?
Resources to help us with this perplexing question!
http://www.challies.com/articles/canadian-identity-its-a-fact-eh Tim Challies article for your reading pleasure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq_xddkO064 Amazing Shane Koyczan Poem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJE3EgTGg9k Take Off Eh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRI-A3vakVg I AM CANADIAN!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up0i0G_y05A Best Canadian Commercials Ever!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV_041oYDjg Tom Brokaw explains Canada to the Americans!!!
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds!
Bob Marely
“Every country is like a particular type of person. America is like a belligerent, adolescent boy, Canada is like an intelligent, 35 year old woman. Australia is like Jack Nicholson.” – Douglas Adams
Question of the Day:
- What do you think about this poster?
- Do you think this is fair advertisement?
- In all honesty do you think that the truth was often exaggerated in such poster?
- throughout the course of this class you will be expected to share your ideals and thoughts on what does it truly mean to be a Canadian. This will also tie into your first project for this class and essay . . . so without further ado, what does it mean to you to be a Canadian Citizen?
Essay # 1: What does it mean to be a Canadian? What are our peoples Origin and Identity? Explain in detail what being a Canadian citizen means to you and your family
This will need to be a page long essay (typed or neatly printed) on your ideals and thoughts about these questions
This amazing movie will send chills down your spine throughout the entire course. If you're interested in the movie I have published the exclusive trailer to this Oscar nominated wonder; 12 years a Slave
Slavery in Canada and around the World
1. Brainstorm questions you have on the topic of Slavery. I want you to come up with a number of questions that you can use to drive your research. Once you are done go to the Blog section in the Website and give me your specific topic and questions.
2. We will begin research on Monday after Spring Break!
Project Glog
http://libraryprincess.edu.glogster.com/slavery-ss-10/
Due: Friday, March 28
1. Brainstorm questions you have on the topic of Slavery. I want you to come up with a number of questions that you can use to drive your research. Once you are done go to the Blog section in the Website and give me your specific topic and questions.
2. We will begin research on Monday after Spring Break!
Project Glog
http://libraryprincess.edu.glogster.com/slavery-ss-10/
Due: Friday, March 28