Ass/Eval Self Portrait (pt. 1 and 2) News Analysis
Journal
News Report
Unit Test
2. Personal Empowerment
Students will be expected to
7.2.1 Investigate the various ways that economics empowers or
disempowers people
explain that people have basic needs that must be met
analyse the role that money plays in meeting basic needs
explain how capital is empowering
investigate and report on the challenges of the poverty cycle
7.2.2 Analyse how commodities that lead to economic empowerment have changed
identify major economic commodities that have been valued over time
examine the importance of land and natural resources as economic commodities in Canada’s history
examine the various economic commodities in contemporary society
7.2.3 Identify and analyse trends that could impact future economic
empowerment
identify current trends and examine factors that may impact on these
trends
predict economic commodities and skills that will empower individuals
and groups in the future
take actions which provide or enable personal economic empowerment
in the future
Timeline Ocotber
Resources Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4
Ass/Eval Needs 1
Needs 2
Interview with Elder
Essay
Sectors Project
My Future Project
Journal
News Report
Chapter Quizes
Unit Test
3. Political Empowerment
Students will be expected to
7.3.1 Evaluate the conditions of everyday life for diverse peoples
living in British North America in the mid-1800s, including
Aboriginal peoples, African-Canadians, and Acadians
identify, locate and map, using geographic tools, the various lands and
colonies in what is now Canada circa 1850
identify, using geographic tools, the diverse peoples that lived in these
lands and colonies circa 1850
describe employment opportunities available to various classes, diverse
peoples and genders in urban and rural geographic areas
identify and describe religious, health and educational organizations
which were available to various classes, genders, and diverse peoples in
urban and rural areas
compare and contrast the importance of recreation and creative arts
in urban and rural geographic areas
7.3.2 Analyse how the struggle for responsible government was an
issue of political empowerment and disempowerment
research the roles played by the churches, media, reformers, and
oligarchies in the struggle for responsible government
identify and assess the significance of reports and newspaper articles
which impacted the creation of responsible government
assess the impact of the rebellions of 1837 in the struggle for responsible
government
analyse the extent to which responsible government empowered the
diverse peoples of the colonies
7.3.3 Identify, interpret, and analyse the internal and external
factors that led to Confederation
identify the British North American colonies’ perspectives on Confederation
identify the key individuals with power and explain their involvement
in making Confederation happen
analyse factors affecting the Confederation debate (internal and
external)
determine if Confederation was a democratic process by today’s
standards
7.3.4 Explain the political structure of Canada as a result of
Confederation
examine the concept of Federalism
chart the structure of the Canadian government after Confederation
compare and contrast the power given to the different levels of
government by the BNA Act
explain the democratic process in Canada (the role of the individual)
Timeline November/December
Resources
Ass/Eval
4. Cultural Empowerment
Students will be expected to
7.4.1 Explain how the expansion and development of Canada
during the 1870s and early 1880s affected its various people
and regions
trace the political growth of Canada in the early 1870s
explain the key factors of the Red River Rebellion of 1870
identify the outcomes of the Rebellion
investigate how the National Policy empowered and disempowered
the regions of Canada
7.4.2 Analyse the events of the Northwest Rebellion to determine
its impact on internal relations in Canada
research the key factors that led to the Northwest Rebellion of 1885
identify the events and results of the Northwest Rebellion
assess past and present perspectives on Louis Riel’s role in Canada’s
history
identify the long-term impact of the rebellions on Canadian internal
relations
7.4.3 Analyse the degree of empowerment and disempowerment
for Aboriginal peoples in present day Atlantic Canada during
this period
identify the various Aboriginal groups in present day Atlantic Canada
during this period
describe the way of life of Aboriginal peoples in present day Atlantic
Canada during this period
explore how national policies, treaties and the Indian Act had an
impact on the Aboriginal peoples of present day Atlantic Canada
7.4.4 Analyse the struggle for empowerment by new cultural
groups immigrating to Canada between 1870 and 1914
identify the various cultural groups who came to Canada between
1870 and 1914
analyse the conditions that brought these groups to Canada (push
and pull factors)
describe the conditions these groups faced in Canada
explain why it is important for ethnic groups to retain their cultural
and linguistic identity, heritage, tradition and spirituality
determine whether and how they became more empowered or less
empowered by moving to Canada
compare and contrast Canada’s immigration policies during the 20th
century to identify examples of prejudice
Timeline January/February
Resources
Ass/Eval
5. Societal Empowerment
Students will be expected to
7.5.1 Evaluate the conditions of everyday life for the peoples of
Canada at the turn of the 20th century
describe the geo-political make-up of Canada in the early 1900s
research and describe Canadian society and the technological changes
that were affecting it at the turn of the 20th Century
compare and contrast the conditions of everyday life for Canadians at
the turn of the 20th century based on the following criteria: socioeconomic
status, geographic region, ethnic group, urban/rural,
gender
account for the disparities that were evident in society at this time
7.5.2 Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution on
industry and workers in the Maritimes and across Canada
describe the typical workday, working conditions, and regulations for
the following groups of workers: factory workers, resource industry
workers, women and children in the work force
explain the emergence and development of the labour movement/
unions in Canada
explain the impact that unions had on improving wages and working
conditions
7.5.3 Explain how women became more empowered through their
role in the social reform movements of the late 19th and early
20th centuries
describe the social reform movements that occurred including education
and health reform, prison reform, living and working conditions
identify key individuals and groups active in promoting these social
changes
analyse the impact of these movements on other women’s lives
explain how women gained more rights and opportunities as a result
of their work with social and political reform
take age-appropriate action on social issues in our society today
Timeline March/April
Resources
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6. National Empowerment
Students will be expected to
7.6.1 Identify and describe events in the early 20th century that
led Canada toward independence
account for varying perspectives on what the peoples of Canada at
that time felt about the relationships between Canada and Britain
and Canada and the United States
explain how events like the Boer War, the Alaskan Boundary Dispute
and the Naval crisis affected the relationships between Canada and
Britain and Canada and the United States
7.6.2. Explain Canada’s participation in WWI
explain what caused WWI and why Canada became involved
explain how advances in technology changed how the war was fought
demonstrate an understanding of Canada’s role in WWI
7.6.3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of WWI on
Canada and her people
examine the human and social impact of WWI on Canadians
examine the economic changes that resulted from Canada’s participation
in WWI
analyse some of the political issues resulting from Canada’s participation
in WWI
Timeline May/June
Resources
Ass/Eval
7. Summative
7.7.1 portray an understanding of the extent of empowerment of individuals, groups, and the nation up to
1920.
