Fake News!
1) Go to the following site to do the activity. NOTE: do some research before you choose an answer!!
newsliteracy.ca/fakeout?
2) List three ways you can check if a story/photo is fake.
Canadiana
a) use Comic Life to create a page of at least 10 Canadian facts.
include a title, your name and text and and image for each fact.
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b) create a Canadiana crossword puzzle
type a list of 20 Canadiana words and clues in this format:
On each line enter a word followed by a colon and then the clue for that word.
eg.
syrup:you tap it from trees
mapleleaf:on the flag
copy and paste your list into the puzzle maker site.
print it! Nice one!
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First Peoples Principles of Learning
read and respond
Write your reactions to any or all of the principles.
Consider:
Which principle seems the most important/relevant to you? Why?
How do these principles relate to your experience in the education system?
How might a principle be implemented in school?
How might these principles apply to life outside of school?
Criteria:
evidence of thoughtful response/reflection to at least two of the questions
complete sentences
supported ideas - use examples
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First Peoples Intro Q&A
A) Write a list of everything you know (think you know) about First Nations People in Canada and a list of what you would like to know more of.
Criteria:
Minimum of 5 responses for each list
clear, concise answers
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B) using this City of Vancouver site, answer the following:
Chapter 1
1) There are three distinct groups of Aboriginal people in Canada:
2) First Nations have many different____________, _____________, and _____________
3) Give four main points that describe the “band” system of governance:
4) How many First Nations' languages remain in BC?
Chapter 2
1) The City of Vancouver is on the traditional territories of three local First Nations:
2)Define: “unceded land”
3)Give five facts for each of the three local First Nations.
4)What is the “Salish Sea”?
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First Nation's People's World View
read and answer questions on handout
Definitions
A) Give definitions for:
-Ethnocentrism
-Colonization
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B) Use one or more of the terms from section "A" to write a paragraph on its effect on Canadian identity. (Use the "hamburger" sheet to structure your paragraph)
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The Indian Act
using this City of Vancouver site, answer the following:
Chapter 6
1) Describe how Europeans typically viewed Aboriginals at the time of contact.
2) What is the "Indian Act"?
3) Define "Assimilation."
4) List two significant points about each of the following terms:
a) Indian Status
b) Reserves
c) Traditional Territories
d) Resistance to the Indian Act
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Treaties and Self-Government
using this City of Vancouver site, answer the following:
Chapter 7
1) What are the names and dates of the treaties that involve B.C. First
Nations?
2) What is "treaty"?
3) How much of B.C. remains unceded land?
4) What reasons did Aboriginals have for signing treaties?
5) Define, "Aboriginal Title", and "Aboriginal Right."
6) How many First Nations are currently in treaty negotiations with the B.C. government?
7) How long did it take for each of the Nisga’a treaty and the Tsawwassen treaty to become an agreement?
8)Why don't some First Nations want a treaty with the B.C. government?
9) What does "self-government" mean?
10) State your opinion; Is it important that all B.C. First Nations have a treaty?
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"What's In A Name?"
Should John A MacDonald's name be removed from schools?
1. list reasons for and against the idea of removing MacDonald's name from schools.
2. State and support your opinion on this question. Use the "hamburger" paragraph structure.
Here is a useful website: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/john-a-macdonald-etfo-schools-analysis-aaron-wherry-1.4260366
The World We Live In
How is the World we live in a good place? How is the World we live in not a good place?
Spend five minutes writing a list for each of the above questions
watch the Steven Pinker's TED talk and respond to the following:
Discuss:
what is the speakers essential point?
what does the speaker use to support his thesis?
what are the two main reasons the speaker gives as to why our outlook of the state of the World is largely negative?
how does the speaker address other opinions?
Write:
what is your response to this TED talk? (agree, disagree, new understandings, questions raised, emotions emoted, takeaways)
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The History Of British Columbia
Watch the following video to answer these questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE9CzOk-VJo
1) Who is Sam Sullivan?
2) Why does Sam Sullivan say he is interested in the history of British Columbia?
3) Complete the handout
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"British Columbia Considers Confederation"
Read the article and answer the following:
Why was BC important to John A MacDonald's vision of Canada?
What were the three options for BC's future in 1870?
Who was Anthony Musgrave and how did he win support for Confederation?
What demands did BC delegates bring to Cartier in 1871?
How did Cartier sweeten the potential deal?
When did BC join Canada?
Do you think BC made the right choice? Explain your opinion.
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