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1898 downloads
Bloody Sunday Working People: A History of Labour in BC- Labour History Project, Episode 2 Lesson Materials 11
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 3 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bloo…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 3 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bloody Sunday” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the events of June 19th, 1938 when the unemployed men of Vancouver occupied the Hotel Georgia, the Art Gallery and the Canadian Post Office to force local and provincial governments to deal with the unemployment crisis and the cuts in relief programs. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Relief Camp
- Strike
- CCF
- Liberals
- Conservatives
- Photograph interpretation
- Learning Standards
- Explain how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels of government. Assess the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights. Explain economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada.
- Duration
- 15 minutes and up to 120 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 19, 2016
8 recommendations
2415 downloads
Bows and Arrows - Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2 Lesson Materials 1
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bows…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bows and Arrows” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the role of Aboriginal workers in the early years of the Port of Vancouver and the struggle for racial equality in the labour movement. The life of Bill Nahanee and the early years of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) are also featured in this lesson. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Strike
- Longshoreman
- Wobblies
- Aboriginal People
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada.
- Duration
- 15 minutes and up to 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jan 23, 2015
0 recommendations
Canada & Conflict: A Humanitarian Perspective
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
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- 12
- Submitted By
- Canadian Red Cross - 2 months ago
- Description
- Canada & Conflict: A Humanitarian Perspective: De…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
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- Submitted By
- Canadian Red Cross - 2 months ago
- Description
- Canada & Conflict: A Humanitarian Perspective: Designed by and for high school teachers, this educational toolkit was developed to inform and empower youth to take action toward alleviating human suffering. Using Canadian examples, the revised 2016 edition is a complete toolkit comprised of 6 modules that touch on issues of International Humanitarian Law such as war crimes, refugees, neglected crises, gender inequality, humanitarian principles, mechanisms for justice and youth engagement. Canada & Conflict is directly complementary to academic subjects such as civics, social studies, history, geography, law, language arts and the humanities and is available in both English and French.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Leadership
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Geography
- Social Studies
- Economics
- Law
- Keywords
- International Humanitarian Law
- armed conflict
- Canada
- war crimes
- refugees
- justice
- youth engagement
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 24, 2019
1 recommendation
684 downloads
Cats, Dogs, and Us - 3-5
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing is common: wherever we find people, we also find cats and dogs. These education resources, lessons and worksheets aim to educate students about the characteristics of cats and dogs and their needs as domesticated animals. The lessons, student reading, video and activities provide more than just facts about cats and dogs. They help students understand the unique relationships these animals have shared with people for thousands of years. The lesson plans and activities also encourage your students to examine and discuss the important responsibilities people have in caring for cats and dogs and the many different ways that people live with these animals around the world, from country to country and culture to culture.
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- animals
- empathy
- compassion
- responsibility
- animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- Meets a variety of curriculum objectives in Language Arts, Science, Math and more.
- Duration
- 20-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 21, 2016
0 recommendations
677 downloads
Cats, Dogs, and Us - 6-8
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing is common: wherever we find people, we also find cats and dogs. These education resources, lessons and worksheets aim to educate students about the characteristics of cats and dogs and their needs as domesticated animals. The lessons, student reading, video and activities provide more than just facts about cats and dogs. They help students understand the unique relationships these animals have shared with people for thousands of years. The lesson plans and activities also encourage your students to examine and discuss the important responsibilities people have in caring for cats and dogs and the many different ways that people live with these animals around the world, from country to country and culture to culture.
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- Animals
- animal welfare
- dogs
- cats
- empathy
- responsibility
- compassion
- Learning Standards
- Meets a variety of curriculum objectives in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and more.
- Duration
- 20-60 min
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 21, 2016
4 recommendations
530 downloads
Cats, Dogs, and Us - K-2
- Resource Type
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 4 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing…
- Resource Type
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 4 years ago
- Description
- Cultures around the world may vary, but one thing is common: wherever we find people, we also find cats and dogs. These education resources, lessons and worksheets aim to educate students about the characteristics of cats and dogs and their needs as domesticated animals. The lessons, student reading, video and activities provide more than just facts about cats and dogs. They help students understand the unique relationships these animals have shared with people for thousands of years. The lesson plans and activities also encourage your students to examine and discuss the important responsibilities people have in caring for cats and dogs and the many different ways that people live with these animals around the world, from country to country and culture to culture.
- Subject
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- animals
- animal welfare
- empathy
- responsibility
- compassion
- Learning Standards
- Meets a variety of curriculum objectives in Language Arts, Science, Math and more.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 13, 2015
5 recommendations
2465 downloads
Ginger Goodwin - Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2, Lesson Materials 6
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Ging…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Ginger Goodwin” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the leadership of Ginger Goodwin within the Labour movement of British Columbia during the war years of 1914-1918. The lesson materials focus on the controversy and response to his death at the hands of the Provincial Police in 1918. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Mining
- Vancouver Island
- World War I
- Conscription
- General Strike
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including ethnicity and daily life. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. The vignette and the related activities may also be used to provide a background to labour issues as they existed prior to the outbreak of World War I as part of the Social Studies 11 curriculum; and explain economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada. Additionally, the episode can be used to explore responses to Canada’s military involvement in the First World War.
- Duration
- 15 minutes and up to 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 14, 2015
0 recommendations
88 downloads
IFAW-Living In a Good Way With Dogs - Unit 3 - What Our Dogs Need
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
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- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about what our d…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about what our dogs need to be healthy. It explains how dogs have always been part of the life of First Nations People and how our relationship with dogs is changing. It tells us how we as a people can take good care of dogs so they are physically well.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- English Language Arts
- First Nations
- Keywords
- indigenous
- aboriginal
- animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- • English Language Arts, particularly speaking and listening comprehension • Social Studies • Science • Technology • SEL—social and emotional learning
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 15, 2018
0 recommendations
104 downloads
IFAW-Living in a Good Way with Dogs - Unit 5: Working Dogs,Traditional and Today
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about the import…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
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- 5
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- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about the important role working dogs have played in First Nations communities and families both in the past and today. It explains how dogs have always been part of the life of First Nations people and how our relationship with dogs is changing. It tells us how to care for and respect our working dogs.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- English Language Arts
- First Nations
- Keywords
- aboriginal
- indigenous
- reserves
- animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- speaking and listening comprehension
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 14, 2018
0 recommendations
90 downloads
IFAW-Living in a Good Way with Dogs- Unit 6 - A Dog's Life- From Puppy to Elder Dog
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
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- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about the season…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about the seasons of a dog’s life. It explains how we can take care of and appreciate dogs during each time in their lives. It tells us how to treat our dogs well so they can live good long lives.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- English Language Arts
- First Nations
- Keywords
- First Nations
- Aboriginal
- Indigenous
- Reserves
- animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- speaking and listening comprehension
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 14, 2018
0 recommendations
597 downloads
Keep Wild Animals Wild - 3-5
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and w…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and worksheets provide everything educators need to introduce students to what makes wild animals wild, why wildlife trade is a big threat not just to animals and ecosystems, but to people too, and how to help keep wild animals wild.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Economics
- Keywords
- animals
- animal welfare
- elephants
- wildlife
- wildlife trade
- empathy
- compassion
- Learning Standards
- The lesson plans are tailored to three instructional levels and meet curriculum objectives in geography, economics and life science. Students 8-10 (Grade 3-5) and 11-14 (Grade 6-8) will learn about wildlife trade, why it is relevant to them and why we need to protect wild animals from wildlife trade.
- Duration
- 20-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 21, 2016
0 recommendations
588 downloads
Keep Wild Animals Wild - 6-8
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and w…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and worksheets provide everything educators need to introduce students to what makes wild animals wild, why wildlife trade is a big threat not just to animals and ecosystems, but to people too, and how to help keep wild animals wild.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Economics
- Law
- Keywords
- animal welfare
- elephants
- wildlife trade
- empathy
- responsibility
- compassion
- Learning Standards
- The lesson plans are tailored to three instructional levels and meet curriculum objectives in geography, economics and life science. Students 8-10 (Grade 3-5) and 11-14 (Grade 6-8) will learn about wildlife trade, why it is relevant to them and why we need to protect wild animals from wildlife trade.
- Duration
- 20-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 21, 2016
0 recommendations
400 downloads
Keep Wild Animals Wild - K-2
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and w…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- Submitted By
- Corrie - 3 years ago
- Description
- Keep Wild Animals Wild lesson plans, videos and worksheets provide everything educators need to introduce students to what makes wild animals wild, why wildlife trade is a big threat not just to animals and ecosystems, but to people too, and how to help keep wild animals wild.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- animals
- animal welfare
- wildlife
- urban wildlife
- empathy
- compassion
- responsibility
- Learning Standards
- The lesson plans are tailored to three instructional levels and meet curriculum objectives in geography, economics and life science: Students aged 5-7 (Grade K-2) will learn the differences between wild and domestic animals and how they can watch and appreciate wildlife responsibly,
- Duration
- 20-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 21, 2016
8 recommendations
1609 downloads
The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1914-2013
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Wayne Axford - 5 years ago
- Description
- The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1840-1914…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Wayne Axford - 5 years ago
- Description
- The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1840-1914 and 1914-2013 can be used as background material for the Working People: A History of Labour in BC vignettes series hosted on the Knowledge Network. The articles are designed to be used individually in the Social Studies 10 and Social Studies 11 course. Teachers can supplement the reading activity with selected lessons from the Working People: A History of Labour in BC lessons that will be posted here. Additionally, the video series The Edge of the World: B.C.'s Early Years has a number of segments that compliment the reading for the 1840-1914 time period.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- First Nations
- Aboriginal People
- Child Labour
- Unions
- Strikes
- URLs
- https://www.knowledge.ca/program/working-people-history-labour-british-columbia
- https://www.knowledge.ca/program/edge-world-bcs-early-years
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 and 11 curriculums. For Social Studies 10, critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. Additionally, aspects of the environmental impact and attitudes towards resource extraction are developed as they relate to the “Environment” learning outcome of the IRP. Regarding Social Studies 11, the areas of the “skills and processes of social studies” apply throughout as well as aspects of how Canadians can affect change at the federal and provincial levels of government. In the later examples of the reading the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are reflected in the work. The role of workers in both World War I and II and aspects of the “Autonomy and International Involvement” aspect of the IRP . The material can also be affectively applied to the “Society and Culture” of the curriculum addressing the development and impact of social policies and programs, the role of the labour movement in Canada and specifically the role of women in social, political and economic change in Canada.
- Duration
- 4 hours +
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Aug 14, 2014
0 recommendations
100 downloads
Living in a Good Way with Dogs- Unit 4: Living with Dogs in Our Community
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- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
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- 3
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- 5
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- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about how to und…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Worksheet
- Grade Level
- pre-K
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- Corrie - one year ago
- Description
- This unit is focused on learning about how to understand what a dog is saying with his whole body. It explains how dogs have always been part of the life of First Nations people and how we live with them in our community today. It tells us how to care for our dogs so that we can live with them safely and respectfully.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- First Nations
- Science
- Keywords
- First Nations
- aboriginal
- indigenous
- animal welfare
- Learning Standards
- speaking and listening comprehension
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 14, 2018
4 recommendations
1710 downloads
On-to-Ottawa Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2 Lesson Materials 8
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "On-t…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "On-to-Ottawa” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the events of the On-to-Ottawa movement within the context of the Great Depression and the responses of all levels of government to an unprecedented level of unemployment. The lesson materials focus on the experiences of Ronald Liversedge, a participant in the Trek and puts them into the context of the economic and political events of his time. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Relief Camps
- Strike
- Slim Evans
- R.B. Bennett
- CPR
- Learning Standards
- In the area of Society and Identity the materials help to develop an assessment of the impact of Canada’s social policies and programs on the lives of Canadians. Further the topic of economic cycles and the events of the Great Depression are detailed with an examination of the impact of the labour movement in Canada,
- Duration
- 15 minutes to 120 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 29, 2015
5 recommendations
1135 downloads
These were the reasons
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the DVD "These wer…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the DVD "These were the reasons” produced by Howie Smith which has been widely distributed at Workshops of the Labour History Project. The 10 chapters of the DVD explores the events and issues that shaped the labour movement in British Columbia throughout the 20th century. Additionally the film “explores the relationships of government and labour, and the role of unions in our society.” This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/ for further information and release date for the on-line version of the DVD.
- Subject
- Social Studies
- Law
- Labour History
- Keywords
- Unions
- Industrial Workers of the World
- Wobblies
- Aboriginal People
- coal mining
- Relief camps
- Equal pay
- Charter of rights
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 and 11 curriculums. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada. For Social Studies 11 the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights are explored. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. Relationships to the economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada are covered as well as descriptions of the roles of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in Canada For Social Studies 11 aspects of the Politics and Government learning outcomes are covered in explain how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels as well as the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Canadian Society. Additionally, aspects of the environmental impact and attitudes towards resource extraction are developed as they relate to the “Environment” learning outcome of the social Studies 10 IRP.
- Duration
- 15-90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 16, 2015
7 recommendations
2273 downloads
Vancouver Island War - Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2, Lesson Materials 4
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Vanc…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Vancouver Island War” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the issues and tensions behind the Vancouver Island Coal Strikes of 1912-14. The lesson materials focus on strategies used by the workers to gain better working conditions and wages by uniting labour into unions. The harsh methods of repressing the strike are also covered in the film. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Strike
- Coal Mining
- Extension Mine
- Richard McBride
- Militia
- Mexico
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current Social Studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including ethnicity and daily life. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. The vignette and the related activities may also be used to provide a background to labour issues as they existed prior to the outbreak of World War I as part of the Social Studies 11 curriculum; provide explanations of economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada.
- Duration
- 15 minutes to 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Apr 14, 2015
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Where the Fraser River Flows - Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2 Lesson Materials 2
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Wher…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- Submitted By
- Labour History Project - 4 years ago
- Description
- Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Where the Fraser River Flows” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the issues and tensions behind the Fraser River strike of 1912 during the construction of the Great Northern Railroad. The lesson materials focus on strategies used by the workers to gain better working conditions and wages by uniting labour across ethnic divisions of the time. The use of workers’ songs is profiled in this lesson. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
- Subject
- Social Studies
- History
- Labour History
- Keywords
- British Columbia
- Unions
- Joe Hill
- IWW
- Wobblies
- Canadian Northern Railway
- William Mackenzie
- Mother Jones
- Learning Standards
- The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies.” Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including ethnicity and daily life. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. The vignette and the related activities may also be used to provide a background to labour issues as they existed prior to the outbreak of World War I as part of the Social Studies 11 curriculum; explain economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada
- Duration
- 15 minutes and up to 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Feb 8, 2015
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