Canadian History in the Twentieth Century
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- Appendices Appendix 6.1.1 – The Great Canadian Culture List Appendix 6.1.1
- Activity 2: Canada’s New Symbol
- Strand(s) and Expectations
- Planning Notes
- Prior Knowledge Required
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ResourcesCanadians All 4: Portraits of Our People. Maclean’s, “The Storied Land.” The Book of Canadians. The Toronto Star Centennial Magazine: The Hundred Great Canadians in Modern History. Canada: Our Century. Canada Firsts. The Prime Ministers of Canada. Canadiana Scrapbook Series. (out of print - check book exchanges if your department doesn’t already have copies) Great Canadian Moments. Heritage Canada, 1998. The 1999 Canadian Encyclopedia World Edition. McClelland & Stewart, 1999. Oh What a Feeling: A Vital Collection of Canadian Music. (4 CDs) AppendicesAppendix 6.1.1 – The Great Canadian Culture List Appendix 6.1.1The Great Canadian Culture ListFor each category listed below, list at least five (5) Canadians who fit in. 1. Athletes 2. Titles of Magazines 3. Writers 4. Actors 6. Movies 7. Religious leaders 8. Political Leaders 9. Artists 10. Scientists/Inventors 11. Musicians/Singers 12. Titles of Books 13. Labour Leaders
Time: 75 minutesDescriptionThe most common way of giving someone or something an identity is to assign it a symbol. In this activity, students examine the symbols used over the 20th century to identify Canada. The symbols are examined for meaning, use, and relevance. Given what students discover, they then develop a symbol for Canada in the 20th Century to take into the 21st. Strand(s) and ExpectationsOntario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: CGE2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 7e, 7g. Strand(s): Communities: Local, National, and Global; Change and Continuity; Methods of Historical Inquiry Overall Expectations: CGV.01, CCV.01, MIV.01, MIV.02, MIV.03. Specific Expectations CG1.01 - determine to what extent certain national symbols (e.g., national anthem, Mounties, Canadian flag, provincial flags and their symbols, Order of Canada, Governor General’s Awards) represent Canada and Canadians; CG3.04 - identify the major groups of French Canadians outside Quebec (e.g., Franco-Ontarians, Franco-Manitobans, Acadians) and describe their efforts to achieve recognition; CC3.01 - identify why certain documents are important in the evolution of Canada’s political economy (e.g., Treaty of Versailles, Balfour Report, Statute of Westminster); MI3.04 - demonstrate an ability to draw conclusions based on adequate and relevant supporting evidence; MI4.03 - express ideas and arguments in a coherent manner during discussions and debates or in graphic displays. Planning Notes
Prior Knowledge RequiredStudents should know the definition of a symbol and be aware of significant Canadian symbols. Teaching/Learning Strategies1. Brainstorm with the class a list of current Canadian symbols and, if possible, discuss why and how they became our symbols. Students identify at least ten places they can find a maple leaf. If time permits, you may wish to assign this as an Internet search or homework assignment. 2. Show the national Coat of Arms. Give a brief history (i.e., revision dates, components) and have students write down from the board its various parts and their significance. The mottos of each province could be investigated (with Quebec’s in French as the only non-Latin motto). 3. As part of the discussion, include the role of French-Canadians both inside Quebec and around Canada. Discuss our traditional dichotomy of French and English using examples such as the fleurs-de-lis and the rose as symbols integrated into many provincial coats of arms. The influence of the French Roman Catholics and the Protestant English throughout the provinces can be discussed. (Give particular attention to the Metis in Manitoba and the Acadians in the Maritimes.) 4. As a class, using Appendix 6.2.1 as a guideline, discuss what components should be included in a symbol for Canadians to take into the 21st Century. You may include size, colour, number of components or a standard outline. Students then design their own symbol. Directory: Portals -> lamoreaux -> docs Portals -> Draft I film Screening Portals -> Black History Academic Bowl arts & entertainment Portals -> Setting the Table for a Successful Season docs -> The Battle of the Atlantic Download 0.82 Mb. Share with your friends:
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