Canadian History Research and Textbook Project

Canadian History Research and Textbook Project Individually, students will choose a research question related to Canadian history (1750-1919). They will then generate at least TWO other related research questions. Individually, they will then create a double-page spread (11x17) for a history textbook using traditional (e.g. pen and ink and pencil crayon) or digital media (e.g. Adobe InDesign, Pages or Lucidpress (online and free design app)). Their textbook pages will show the answers to the questions they have researched. An example is on this handout (and on the webpage) but students could also choose a different format for the textbook page (e.g. graphic novel, diary with pictures or short story with pictures). Students will send their work in a jpg file to Mr. Arthur so he can print it out on 11x17 paper (the size of two ‘normal’ letter sized papers).

The project will take almost two weeks and students will have at least 6 class periods to complete this project.

Research Due: Friday, April 1st

Research to bring to your April 1 st meeting with Mr. Arthur:

1. At least three research questions

2. Your jot note answers for these questions and a list of the names of your sources.

Finished Textbook pages Due: Friday, April 8th Possible topics of research:

1. Why were women treated unequally and what did they do to improve their situation?

2. What was the cause of racism and what did groups that were discriminated against do to improve their situation?

3. Why did Aboriginal groups sign treaties that gave away their land?

4. How did British settlers create farms?

5. What wars were Canadians involved in and why?

6. What was the effect of industrialization on the lives of Canadians?

7. How did Canadian women get the right to vote?

8. What did poor workers do to improve their lives?

9. How are Aboriginals today affected by what happened in the past?

10. Should Canada have joined the Boer War?

11. What was slavery like in Canada?

12. Who was right in the Red River Rebellion?

13. Why was the United States economically more powerful than Canada?

14. Another question you find interesting.

Rubric

1 2 3 4 History Created at least 3 research questions.

Used time appropriately to research.

Asked focused questions on research during meeting with Mr. Arthur.

Completed the work assigned by the meeting date.

Effectively researched an appropriate issue related to early Canadian history and demonstrated an understanding of the various aspects of the issue (e.g. problems, who was involved, solutions, link to present day Canada).

Media and History Clearly communicated various aspects of the issue.