Final in-class assignment:
Using Counter-factual history to determine how things may have turned out differently if.....
(open book/open notes)
Friday 14 June 2013
Thursday, June 13
What is Counter-Factual History?
Counter-factual history applies hypothetical questions to historical events to examine how events may have unfolded differently given alternative occurences.
Looked at different examples of situations that may have played out differently.
Fun lesson!
Counter-factual history applies hypothetical questions to historical events to examine how events may have unfolded differently given alternative occurences.
Looked at different examples of situations that may have played out differently.
Fun lesson!
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Wednesday, June 12
Current events: Protests in Turkey (a key Western Ally). A look at Nelson Mandela (currently sick in hospital. What is his legacy)
Continuing with chapter 9: Canada Moves West
Pg 279, Questions #2 (both Thompson and Fraser) and #4
Pg 281, Question #1 and #2
Canada People's History:
a) Fur trade continues to grow, voyageurs, portages
b) David Thompson studies surveying, the key to map making: charts the North west
c) Alexander Mackenzie, 1793 overland journey to the Pacific
Continuing with chapter 9: Canada Moves West
Pg 279, Questions #2 (both Thompson and Fraser) and #4
Pg 281, Question #1 and #2
Canada People's History:
a) Fur trade continues to grow, voyageurs, portages
b) David Thompson studies surveying, the key to map making: charts the North west
c) Alexander Mackenzie, 1793 overland journey to the Pacific
Tuesday, June 11
Review answers on HBC and NWC.
Explorer notes: Vitus Bering, Juan Jose Perez, Juan Francisco de la Bodega Y Quadra, James Cook, Alexander Mackenzie, George Vancouver, David Thompson, Simon Fraser
Canada People's History
a) Des Groseilliers & Radisson, fur trade, Charles II created HBC
b) English vs. French systems of fur trade, North West Company, HBC moves inland
Hand back and review test
Explorer notes: Vitus Bering, Juan Jose Perez, Juan Francisco de la Bodega Y Quadra, James Cook, Alexander Mackenzie, George Vancouver, David Thompson, Simon Fraser
Canada People's History
a) Des Groseilliers & Radisson, fur trade, Charles II created HBC
b) English vs. French systems of fur trade, North West Company, HBC moves inland
Hand back and review test
Monday 10 June 2013
Friday 7 June 2013
Friday, June 7
Read introduction to Chapter 9: Canada Moves West
Handout on Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company (p.257-258)
Review Chapter 8 & 10 for test on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Only 8 days remaining starting on Monday...wow.
Handout on Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company (p.257-258)
Review Chapter 8 & 10 for test on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Only 8 days remaining starting on Monday...wow.
Thursday, June 6
Begin Chapter 9.
Voyageur simulated activities....fun!
Portage and voyageur songs.
Handout: Chapter 10 review.
CHAPTER 8 & 10 TEST ON MONDAY.
Voyageur simulated activities....fun!
Portage and voyageur songs.
Handout: Chapter 10 review.
CHAPTER 8 & 10 TEST ON MONDAY.
Wednesday, June 5
Continued with discussion on treaties in Canada.
Chapter 8 review.
Chapter 8 & 10 test on MONDAY.
Chapter 8 review.
Chapter 8 & 10 test on MONDAY.
Tuesday 4 June 2013
Tuesday, June 4
Opinion piece: What would you do if.....
A look at Treaties today.
Very interesting discussions took place.
A look at Treaties today.
Very interesting discussions took place.
Monday, June 3
First Nations group presentations:
a) Inuit
b) Iroquois
c) Plains
d) Plateau
e) NorthWest Coast
a) Inuit
b) Iroquois
c) Plains
d) Plateau
e) NorthWest Coast
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