Alberta Grade 7 Social Studies Canada Origins Histories & Movement

Alberta Grade 7 Social Studies Canada Origins Histories & Movement

This resource gives students an understanding and appreciation of the Aboriginal, French, and English peoples in the history of Canada. Together, through both cooperation and conflict, they forged the foundations of the Canadian Confederation.

Each topic is presented in a clear, concise manner which makes the information accessible to struggling learners, but is also appropriate for students performing at or above grade level. Illustrations, maps, and diagrams visually enhance each topic covered and provide support for visual learners.

There are two levels of questions for each topic. The questions on the Activity Pages test basic comprehension. Once it has been determined that students have a good basic understanding of the information, they can move on to the Think About It question pages. These pages give students an opportunity for critical thinking.

General Outcomes
7.1 Toward Confederation: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the distinct roles of, and the relationships among, the Aboriginal, French and British peoples in forging the foundations of Canadian Confederation.

7.2 Following Confederation – Canadian Expansions: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the political, demographic, economic and social changes that have occurred since Confederation have presented challenges and opportunities for individuals and communities

LESSONS
Lesson 1: The Mi’kmaq
Lesson 2: Haudenosaunee and Six Nations
Lesson 3: The Ojibwa
Lesson 4: Key Figures in French Exploration & Settlement of North America
Lesson 5: Key Figures in British Exploration & Settlement of North America
Lesson 6: The Fur Trade
Lesson 7: Fight, Flight & British Rule
Lesson 8: Resist and Relocate
Lesson 9: The War of 1812
Lesson 10: The Great Migration and the Rebellions of 1837
Lesson 11: The Results of the Rebellion
Lesson 12: Confederation: From Differences to a Dream
Lesson 13: Frustration, Fun and Fairness
Lesson 14: Three of the Fathers of Confederation
Lesson 15: Red River Resistance
Lesson 16: Manitoba Joins Confederation
Lesson 17: The North West Mounted Police
Lesson 18: The Canadian Pacific Railway and the National Policy
Lesson 19: Further Challenges and Conflicts: Northwest Rebellion
Lesson 20 Manitoba Schools Crisis
Lesson 21: Population Challenge
Lesson 22: The New Canadians
Lesson 23: Immigration’s Impact on the West
Lesson 24: Growth of Cities and Factories
Lesson 25: Changing Role of Women
Lesson 26: The Tenth Province Joins Canada
Lesson 27: Farming Discoveries and Scientific Methods
Lesson 28: Early Technology, Aviation and Space Arms
Lesson 29: Canadian Voices, Canadian Media and the Official Languages Act

134 pages including an answer key