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Create a history portfolio website which will be marked as half of your Term 1 history grade. Create 4 pages: Slavery in the New World; Confederation; Louis Riel; Klondike.
For each page (category) you will create a sub-page for each of the activities within the category.
Be reflective!
Be creative!
Be thorough!
Slavery in the New World
Slavery in the New World
While you go through the following activities, ask yourself 3 questions:
While you go through the following activities, ask yourself 3 questions:
What did I NOTICE that really made me think?
What did I NOTICE that really made me think?
What do I WONDER about which I would like to investigate further sometime?
What do I WONDER about which I would like to investigate further sometime?
What do I FEEL after learning about these injustices?
What do I FEEL after learning about these injustices?
Create a digital History Portfolio using any softward program or website you wish. Be creative, use images and diagrams (from the activities or even from other sources if you want), and be thoughtful. When asked to reflect, consider what you noticed, wondered, and felt while experiencing the activity.
Create a digital History Portfolio using any softward program or website you wish. Be creative, use images and diagrams (from the activities or even from other sources if you want), and be thoughtful. When asked to reflect, consider what you noticed, wondered, and felt while experiencing the activity.
NOTE: Use your own words when possible
NOTE: Use your own words when possible
- I want you to try to imagine what it was like to be on a slave ship.
Watch the movement of slave ships in this time lapse. Notice the countries who own the ship. Notice when movement changes and by which country.
Watch this video about slave ships. This ship is called "L'Aurore" which was a French ship bound for what is now Haiti.
Write a reflection based on NOTICE, WONDER, and FEEL as described above.
Which artifacts really stood out to you?
Spend time looking carefully at each item and read through the captions. Select a few artifacts, share the photo, provide a brief description of the artifact, then provide some personal reflections.
3. Biographies are an important part of history.
3. Biographies are an important part of history.
Make sure you have watched the Harriet Tubman Video (scroll down near the bottom).
Watch this video which is the trailer for the movie "Harriet".
Scroll through these slides to learn more about the Underground Railroad.
Read through these biographies. Choose one person from the list that you found inspiring.
In your own words, provide a brief overview of their life.
Reflect on this person: what really stood out to you? What questions would you ask them if you could go back and interview them? How does this person inspire you?
Imagine what it would be like to be running for your life?
How would you feel as a citizen in the free states reading these ads?
If you were an abolitionist, what could you do?
REFLECTION
REFLECTION
Your final entry on the "Slavery in the New World" page on your website, connect what you learned in this section with what is currently going on in the world today. Consider:
What effects does slavery still have today in both America and in Canada?
How is power abused today? Think about how power is abused in the world, in Canada, and even experiences in your own life.
This reflection should be approximately 250 words. Consider 3 specific examples (or conclusions) and explain your thoughts and feelings. What did you learn about humanity? Power? Greed? Progress?
Confederation
Confederation
- Canada Pre-Confederation
Provide a summary of the information you individually researched for the group presentation to the class.
This can be in paragraphs with some jot notes; HOWEVER, you should generally be using your own words and not simply "copy and paste".
Use images and/or diagrams.
Insert your group Google Slides
2. Movie Clips: John A. - Birth of a Country
2. Movie Clips: John A. - Birth of a Country
Watch the following clips:
Watch the following clips:
15:08 - 25:00
15:08 - 25:00
42:50 - 47:00
42:50 - 47:00
1:04:09 -1:30:24
1:04:09 -1:30:24
Movie Guide: Character Descriptions
Movie Guide: Character Descriptions
REFLECTION: What do you want in a leader of your country? After watching the movie AND reading this article (which we read together in class), do you think John A. MacDonald was a good leader? Why or why not? Was he a hero, villain, or both? Your reflection should be about 400 words.
REFLECTION: What do you want in a leader of your country? After watching the movie AND reading this article (which we read together in class), do you think John A. MacDonald was a good leader? Why or why not? Was he a hero, villain, or both? Your reflection should be about 400 words.
3. The Changing Maps of Canada
3. The Changing Maps of Canada
Write a reflection based on the following questions. NOTE: don't just answer the question one by one; instead, use the questions to write a paragraph response.
Write a reflection based on the following questions. NOTE: don't just answer the question one by one; instead, use the questions to write a paragraph response.
What major changes do you notice as you look through the different maps?
What might have caused these changes to the map of Canada
Who might reside in the various areas of he map of Canada in 1867? What occupations do you think they might hold?
In 1862, if you wanted to visit different parts of British North America, what methods of transportation might you use?
In your opinion, when does the map of Canada start to look familiar?
4. The Canadian Pacific Railway
4. The Canadian Pacific Railway
Watch the video below on modern day railway building.
Write a reflection based on the following:
What did you find interesting from the interactive timeline?
How would you compare/contrast the differences between railway construction in the 1800s vs construction today? Consider manpower, safety, materials, etc.
5. Political Cartoons
5. Political Cartoons
Pictures can be used to convey messages and meanings, and they can be more powerful than words. Newspapers publish cartoons of politicians that challenge the politician’s behaviours and beliefs, and that get across the cartoonist’s point of view about the politician.
Cartoonists use five main elements to convey their point of view:
symbolism - using an object to stand for an idea
captioning and labels - used for clarity and emphasis
analogy - a comparison between two unlike things that share some characteristics
irony - the difference between the way things are and the way things should be or the way things are expected to be
exaggeration - overstating or magnifying a problem or a physical feature or habit: big nose, bushy eyebrows, large ears, baldness
Now, browse through the political cartoons from recent times as well as Sir John A Macdonald Cartoons.
TASK: Choose 1 of the 2 options:
Draw your own political cartoon that speaks a message about either today or during the time of Confederation. Follow the 5 elements cartoonists use to convey their point of view (as shown above). Take a photo or scan your cartoon into your portfolio website.
OR
Choose any political cartoon not discussed in class. Make a copy of THIS DOCUMENT, complete the questions, and upload it and the cartoon to your portfolio.
Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion
Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion
- Watch the video and answer the questions below:
Metis Video Questions
Metis Video Questions
What does the word Métis mean? 1:54-3:47
Is the term half-breed viewed as a positive or negative?
What language do Métis speak? 3:48-4:33
Why is the language important? 4:53-5:13
What style of dance do the Métis practice? 5:52
What instruments are used for the dance music? 6:21-6:46
Name 2 uses of the Métis Sash 6:46 - 7:33
How is the sash worn? 7:48
Red River Cart - 8:05
Why were the wheels so big? 8:21
How else could the cart be used? 8:56 - 9:11
List 4 foods of the Métis - 9:28-11:24
THEN...go to the Canadian Museum of History website and scroll to the right through several Metis artifacts.
THEN...go to the Canadian Museum of History website and scroll to the right through several Metis artifacts.
TASK: Using your answers from the video and your exploration on the Canadian Museum of History website, answer the question: Who are the Metis? Write a response, thoughts, summary, and some photos.
TASK: Using your answers from the video and your exploration on the Canadian Museum of History website, answer the question: Who are the Metis? Write a response, thoughts, summary, and some photos.
The Klondike Gold Rush & Sam Steele
The Klondike Gold Rush & Sam Steele
- Watch the Klondike Gold Rush video and complete the crossword puzzle to learn more about the gold rush of the 1890s. Use the video and crossword puzzle to summarize the Klondike Gold Rush. Things to consider:
Who originally discovered the gold?
What were the challenges stampeders needed to face in their search for riches?
What were some of the key places? Rivers? Trails? Cities?
Do you think it was worth the risk in search of gold?
What did you find interesting or surprising in the video?
2. Go to the map on the class notes showing the routes that people took in order to get to the Klondike River.
2. Go to the map on the class notes showing the routes that people took in order to get to the Klondike River.
Compare and contrast the routes and decide which one you would have taken and why.
Create an "image carousel" on your website (see "Insert" and scroll down) of images from along the journey. Click on the links inside the slideshow.
3. Primary Sources: Letters from the Klondike
3. Primary Sources: Letters from the Klondike
Read a number of letters and diary entries from people who were at the Klondike gold rush.
Describe what it was like to experience going to/living in the Yukon during the gold rush by quoting and referencing a number of quotes from the letters and diaries.
4. Create a timeline of important Canadian events Sam Steele was a part of by using smartdraw timeline maker. You MUST include dates and captions for the following, though you can add more:
4. Create a timeline of important Canadian events Sam Steele was a part of by using smartdraw timeline maker. You MUST include dates and captions for the following, though you can add more:
Involvement with the Fenian raids
Red River Expedition
Joining the North West Mounted Police
Policing the construction of the CPR, including being present for the "Last Spike"
Involvement with the Northwest Rebellion
Bringing law and order to the Klondike Gold Rush
You can find information here and here to help you with your timeline
After completing both the timeline and the video about Sam Steele, explain why Sam Steele is an important historical figure in Canada.
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