Time: 18 hours Unit Developer: Greg Wilkinson, Toronto Catholic District School Board Unit Description
In this unit students develop an appreciation of the economic, technological, cultural, social, and political changes that occurred in Canada immediately after World War II and continued into the 1960s. They also discover the growth of Canada as a middle-power on the international stage. The activities help students to recognize the importance of certain themes in our history such as Canadian and American relations. To develop skills used in historical inquiries, students create a photo journal that documents the significant social and technological changes that occurred in Canada during the “baby boom” years. Students are also expected to recognize the need for fostering a society that is focussed on social justice and human responsibility.
Strand(s) and Expectations Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: CGE1d, 1e, 1h, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3d, 3e, 3f, 4a, 4f, 5a, 5e, 6c, 7b, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h. Strand(s): Communities: Local, National, and Global; Change and Continuity; Social, Economic, and Political Structures; Methods of Historical Inquiry Overall Expectations: CGV.02, CGV.04, CCV.01, CCV.02, CCV.03, SPV.01, SPV.02, MIV.01, MIV.02, MIV.03, MIV.04. Specific Expectations: CG2.01, CG2.02, CG2.03, CG3.01, CG4.06, CG4.07, CC1.01, CC1.02, CC1.03, CC1.05, CC2.01, CC2.02, CC2.03, CC3.02, CC3.03, CC3.04, SP2.02, SP2.06, MI1.01, MI1.02, MI2.01, MI2.02, MI2.03, MI2.04, MI3.01, M13.04, MI4.01, MI4.02, MI4.03, MI4.04. Activity Titles (Time + Sequence)
Activity 1
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The Growth of Prosperity
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180 minutes
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Activity 2
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A New Immigrant’s Experience
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240 minutes
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Activity 3
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Aboriginal Life 1945-1963
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120 minutes
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Activity 4
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Quebec in Transition
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120 minutes
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Activity 5
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Canada on the World Stage
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180 minutes
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Activity 6
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My Family Grows and Changes
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240 minutes
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Familiarity with the Internet and its related protocol, the use of computers, and any applicable technology
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Knowledge of techniques for conducting an oral history interview
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Understanding of the criteria for effective research projects
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Knowledge of mapping skills
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Knowledge of co-operative group working skills
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Understanding of the use of table of contents and the indexes in different printed sources such as an encyclopedia
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Familiarity with history of Canadian Aboriginal peoples
Unit Planning Notes -
Activity 1 involves the creation and organization of a growth chart or timeline.
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Activity 2 can be accomplished by interviewing someone who settled in Canada during the 1950s.
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Access to computers is useful for finding information from the Internet and CD-ROMs.
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Obtain a wall map of Canada that includes the provincial political boundaries. Students also need their own copies.
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A wall map of the world is also needed. Students need their own copies.
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Students need school supplies such as loose-leaf paper, duo-tangs, and glue for the culminating activity.
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To complete Activity 3, students require information about the Aboriginal living conditions in the post-war period.
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Students need access to audio-visual equipment for Activity 2.
Teaching/Learning Strategies Whole Group -
comparison organizer
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Socratic lesson
Small Group -
script and role play
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researching, organizing, and presentation of photo journal
Individual -
growth chart
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oral history interview and presentation
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report and map
Assessment and Evaluation Diagnostic/Formative Assessment/Evaluation -
formal and informal teacher observation; anecdotal notes; rubrics, checklists
Summative Evaluation -
presentations and reports, rubrics
Resources Print
Approved Classroom Textbooks
Henderson, Ian, Peter Lawley, Norm Probert, and Don Quinlan. World Affairs: Defining Canada’s Role. Don Mills: Oxford University Press, 1998.
The Holy Bible. Revised Standard Version. Catholic Edition. London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1966.
Kolpin, Robert. Global Links: Connecting Canada. Don Mills: Oxford University Press, 1999.
Reed, Kevin. Aboriginal Peoples: Building for the Future. Don Mills: Oxford University Press, 1999.
Computer/Web Sites
Aboriginal Links: Canada and The US
http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/aborcan.htm
Department of National Defence
http://www.dnd.ca/menu/legacy/global_e.htm
Diefenbaker Web
http://diefenbaker.ottawa.com/main.htm
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII issued on May 15, 1891
On the Condition of the Working Classes (Rerum Novarum)
http://listserv.american.edu/catholic/church/papal/leo.xiii/rerum.novarum.html
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope John XXIII issued on April 11, 1963
Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris)
http://listserv.american.edu/catholic/church/papal/john.xxiii/j23pacem.txt
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System
http://www.seaway.ca/
Hockey Hall of Fame
http://www.hhof.com/index.htm
Office for Social Justice, Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Major Themes from Catholic Social Teaching
http://www.osjspm.org/cst/themes.htm
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
http://www.web.net/~ocasi/
Veterans Affairs Canada
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=history/KoreaWar
The 1998 Canadian & World Encyclopedia. CD-ROM. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1998.
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