Research, presentation, quiz, and reflection
Divide the class into four groups, and assign
each group one of the following topics:
- Canadian social programs
- economic cycles and society
- women in Canadian society
- contributions to Canadian identity
Have students work in their groups to research
and prepare presentations about their topic,
using the guiding questions and representation
suggestions provided in the assessment
instrument provided at the end of this unit
(Canadian Identity—Guiding Questions and
Representations). Advise students that they may
choose to complete any or all of the
representations listed for their topic, as long as
all the guiding questions are addressed.
Groups will then present their topic to the class,
incorporating their individual representations to
assist them in explaining their topic. Have the
remaining members of the class make notes from
each presentation and complete an individual
response journal for each topic that incorporates
their thoughts and opinions, supported by
information gathered from the presentation.
Follow up by having each group create a short
quiz on their topic.
Students could incorporate
any of the following formats in their quiz
questions:
- What are the important
features/qualities/characteristics of …? - In order of importance, list and explain …
- Explain why/how/the meaning of …
- Summarize the main points of …
- Compare … to …
- Explain and support what you see as a
solution to … - Decide and justify which choice you would
make if …
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