Unit 2
Heritage Minutes
Lesson 2
Heritage Minutes
Heritage Minutes
Watch the video clips and fill out your graphic organizer comparing life in Canada's past and present.
Soddie
Soddie
- How did the settlers make their first homes?
- Why do you think they were happy once the soddie was built?
- How were traditional gender roles challenged in this video clip? Why did this happen?
Nitro
Nitro
- Explain the treatment of the Chinese workers in this video.
- Why do you think they gave them the most dangerous tasks?
Louis Riel
Louis Riel
- Who was Louis Riel?
- Why do you think he was hung?
- Was the last scene effective? Why or why not?
Sam Steele
Sam Steele
- Explain the transportation used in this video clip. How is it different from today?
- Why might the west have been a dangerous place to work?
- What is the modern day version of the North West Mounted Police?
Extra Videos
Extra Videos
Watch the videos and describe Canada's past and present