Instructional Supports for All Students: High School Social Studies
Social Studies 20-4: Nationalism in Canada and the World
Suggested Activities
Exploring the Person Behind the Name
Students examine opportunities and challenges of promoting national unity through the contemporary issue of naming places after famous historical figures.
| Activity | Focus for Assessment |
|---|---|
| Exploring a Controversial Historical Figure | describe multiple perspectives |
| Pursuing National Unity | identify opportunities and challenges to promoting national unity/state and support a position |
Visions of Canada's Past, Present and Future
Students examine historical perspectives of Canada as a nation through the Fathers of Confederation, First Nations treaties and the Indian Act, Métis and Inuit self-governance, and Pierre Trudeau. Students then have an opportunity to describe their future vision of Canada as a nation.
| Activity | Focus for Assessment |
|---|---|
| Examining Varied Visions of Canada | explain historical perspectives |
| My Future Canada | describe a future vision of national identity |
| Sharing Your Vision | communicate information |
Note: The suggested activities for Nationalism and Self-determination reside in Related Issue 2; however, depending on your instructional choice and the needs of your students, you may wish to include content from these suggested activities in Related Issue 4.