by Heather Clayton
Pine Ridge District School Board
Toronto, Ontario
Grade Scale:
A=80-100, B=70-79, C=60-69, D=50-59, E=0-49
C Layer: Choose
60 points
1.
Make up vocabulary cards for the following
words: (social, political, economic, explorers, contributions). Write the
word and definition on one side and draw a symbol to remind you of the meaning
on the back. Be prepared to define the words
to the teacher. 10 points
3. Complete
the following chart:
15 points
Name
of Explorer |
When
did he come? |
What
was he looking for? |
Where
did he travel? |
What
new areas were added to the map? |
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4.
Make a ‘trunk’ (box) with 10 things
that would be important for an explorer to bring on his ship.
Be prepared to defend your choices.
20 points
5.
Using a Venn Diagram compare and contrast Jacques
Cartier and Samuel Champlain’s expedition to Canada.
15 points
6.
Build a model of a canoe out of the materials
of your choice. Be prepared to talk about its
importance in the discovery of Canada.
20 points
7.
Look at the picture on p 23 of the text that
shows the Battle scene drawn by Champlain. In
a paragraph decide who won and why? 15
points
9.
Make a time line from 1490-1620. Provide symbols
and write a an explanation for each explorer and what he discovered.
You may make the time line from any material that you choose. 20 points
10.
Draw a map showing 5 of Champlain’s travels
in and out of New France. Color code each voyage
differently. 20 points
B Layer: Choose
20 points
1.
With a partner, role play the conversation between
Jacques Cartier and Donnaconna. Cartier needs to explain why France has a
right to own the land. Donnaconna needs to explain why
the land belongs to his people. Be prepared to
present in front of the teacher and two friends.
20 points
A Layer: Choose
20 points
1. Write a report on 1 of the European diseases brought to North America and its impact on Aboriginal peoples. 20 points
-write
5 important questions that you would need to answer.
-use websites and books to answer your
questions.
2.
Using any 3 sources that you think are relevant
talk about how the treatment of our aboriginals today is the same as early
explorers. How is it different?
You may want to use a graphic organizer to clarify your thoughts. 20
points