Create a persuasive letter or oral statement, arguing from the position of an assigned group, to convince others that Alberta should join or not join Confederation.
Specific Outcomes
This critical challenge may address these outcomes:
Specific Outcome 4.3.1.2
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Students will demonstrate respect for the rights, opinions and perspectives of others (C, I)
Specific Outcome 4.3.2.1
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What led to Alberta's joining Confederation? (TCC, PADM)
Specific Outcome 4.S.2.1
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Students will use photographs and interviews to make meaning of historical information
Specific Outcome 4.S.3.3
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Students will use historical maps to make meaning of historical events and issues
Specific Outcome 4.S.5.2
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Students will demonstrate the ability to deal constructively with diversity and disagreement
Specific Outcome 4.S.7.1
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Students will develop the skills of skimming and scanning to gather relevant information
Specific Outcome 4.S.7.2
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Students will organize and synthesize information gathered from a variety of sources
Specific Outcome 4.S.7.4
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Students will draw and support conclusions, based on information gathered, to answer a research question
Specific Outcome 4.S.8.1
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Students will organize and present information, taking particular audiences and purposes into consideration