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The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
4

Metis People in Alberta - Then and Now

In this task, students will research a prominent Metis person from Alberta to determine their historical significance. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, charts, reference list, handout

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Monuments and Memorials

In this task, students will research and reflect on what has been memorialized from the War of 1812 and then design their own memorial based on events and people of historical significance. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, worksheets

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
8

Origins of a Western World: Renaissance Europe - A Mind Mapping Experience

In this task, students will work through a series of activities to acquire the ability to see threads of continuity and change between Renaissance and modern world views. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, activity instructions, activity, handouts, worksheet

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
10, 11, 12

Peering Through the Past Through Paintings

In this task, students will examine Gordon Miller's 1850 painting of the Ninstints Village in order to write a narrative from their perspective. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, photograph of painting

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
4

Perspectives on Alberta Treaty 7 (1877)

In this task, students will work in groups to research and understand one perspective on Treaty 7 in Alberta. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, handouts

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Privateers

In this task, students will explore the differences of pirating and privateering as well as the morals surrounding it. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning log, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-3

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
10, 11, 12

Put Your Stamp on Canada

In this task, students will work together to create a timeline of one aspect of Canada's Welfare. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, handouts, student work examples

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Questioning the Causes of the War of 1812

In this task, students will come up with questions about the cause of the War of 1812 by comparing voting patterns with President Madison's War Message to Congress. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Learning goals, detailed lesson plan, web resources, appendices 1-6

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
7

Rebellions of 1837 - Exploring Cause and Consequence

In this tasks, students will work together to explore the causes and consequences of the 1837 rebellions. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, web resources, handouts

Source
The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)

Subject
History/Social Studies

Grade Level
11, 12

Reconstructing a Survivor's Life After Genocide

In this task, students will reconstruct the life of a Swedish Holocaust survivor.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Detailed lesson plan, rubric, document photographs, worksheet

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