Just a reminder that our little quiz on Important Events in Canadian History will take place on Friday September 16, 2016. The format will be similar to the practice activities we have been doing in class - match the event to the corresponding date. Although you should all have these sheets, I have attached them just in case....
You can also re-watch the short video link posted below for a bit more detail on some events:
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=early+canadian+history&&view=detail&mid=D10FB78FBD52553F59F2D10FB78FBD52553F59F2&FORM=VRDGAR
Last week we talked about why we study History at school. Students came up with some great ideas. I 've included a few below:
Why Study History?
1) To improve our reading, writing and vocabulary
2) To improve our mapping skills
3) To understand how Canada became a country
4) To understand why we speak English and learn French
5) To learn about the mistakes others made in the past so that e don't repeat them
6) To improve our researching skills
7) To learn how people were treated in the past, and think about how to treat them fairly in the future (i.e. First Nations)
8) To learn how technologies changed over the years
9) To challenge your thinking from different perspectives on an issues
10) To learn more about our ancestors
11) To learn the stories behind different landmarks
12) To learn how people made a difference in society
13) To learn about other cultures, customs and traditions
14) To understand the sacrifices others made for us
15) To understand how some of the laws in our country came to be
16) Those who don't know their history are doomed to repeat themselves
17) So we can learn about people we look up to i.e. Terry Fox)
18) Because history is interesting!
19) Because if you want to make history you have to know history!
20) Many important people from the past teach us positive characteristics (eg. perseverance, courage)
And some other more light-hearted ones:
-To have something to talk about on a date
-Knowledge is power; the more you learn, the more you earn!
The assignment guidelines, expectations and rubric for our our cross-curricular Art/History/English task celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary will be posted very shortly. Below are websites to help you choose your amazing Canadians, inventions and historic events:
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Magazine/Online-Extension/Articles/Timeline-Outstanding-Women
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-macleans-power-list-the-50-most-important-people-in-canada/
http://www.jjmccullough.com/greatest%20Canadians.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadians
http://www.thecanadaguide.com/famous-canadians
