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** The Development of Diverse Communities in Canada **
 * Project Based Learning **


 * __ Objective __** : Students will research, analyze and present findings relating to the development of communities in Canada.


 * __ Student Role __** : In this project, you will:


 * 1) Tell the story of your group from the time they immigrated to present day.
 * 2) You will create your own research questions.
 * 3) You will choose how you want to present you information (iMovie, Think Link, Wiki etc.) and you will be able to add elements of drama (skit), art (posters and pamphlets) or music (jingles or songs)


 * __ Elements of the Project: __**** You need 3 things for sure… **

1) Research and answer a minimum of 5 of the research questions you have created—use the dot jot form from Ms. Bharadia or a word document **Please make sure that 2 of your questions are answered in paragraph/report form on your Wiki**


 * Then, you can answer the other 3 question in a different way (e.g. one question is a skit, one question is a song etc., iMovie, food, Powerpoint) **

You also need to have the following:

2) One (or more) map(s) or charts that show the immigration/settlement of your group 3) One (or more) graph(s) that show the numbers of your group that immigrated (population) or the statistical information of their age, gender etc…

All skits and podcasts need a storyboard or dialogue transcript given to your teacher for feedback please
 * Artistic Elements optional: You may also present your answers with: **
 * A poster or brochure that explains why they came to Canada (e.g. to find a job or to buy land, farm start a new life, escape persecution etc…)
 * A short skit that demonstrates the good or bad things that your community faced coming to Canada

Keep in mind that these answers will not appear simply in websites and books! Use all of your resources to find as many facts as possible. Also, trust your research and reading skills---look for key words, clues and bolded sections!

** HINT: Another way to look at the __Guiding Questions__: ** 1. Think about some of the main reasons why your group of people came to Canada? For example, if you lived somewhere else in the world and had to move, what reasons would you give for moving to Canada?

2. Describe life in your community both in their country of origin and then—in Canada:
 * Economic circumstances (wealthy or poverty, jobs, earning a living)?
 * Political circumstances (Was it a free society, peaceful, safe, dangerous)?
 * Cultural life (traditions, foods, celebrations, language)?
 * Social aspects of life (How did they live, family structure, friendships, religion, marriage, birth, death, connections with others)?

3. A “BIG IDEA” question: Did your group face any challenges immigrating? E.g. (Chinese head tax, World War, discrimination, famine, disaster)

4. What contributions did they make to the development of Canada? E.g. (Chinese helped build the Canadian Pacific Railway, Ukrainians played a role in settling western Canada)


 * Other ideas: **

Where in Canada does your group live now?

What influences do they have on Canadian culture?

Who are some famous/important member of your community and what are they famous for?

What role will they play in the future of Canada as we head to our 150th birthday as a country?

Do you have any personal connections to your community? If so, give examples of your experiences?

Could you interview someone from your community?


 * The groups to research are — *Ukrainians *Chinese *French *Acadians (unless approved by teacher) **

Week of September 26th-September 30th- Project is introduced, materials are introduced and exploration/research begins
 * Important Dates/Deadlines: **

Week(s) of October 3rd-12th - Research, preparation of dot jot notes and co-ordination of 5 big questions, conference with teachers October 12th - Individual Dot Jots due

Week of October 13h-November 3rd - Production of good, final and polished versions of your reporting and elements November 3rd - Final Deadline for Report due


 * Showcase for families November 8th **


 * Useful Websites to explore: **

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 * Social Studies Culture PBL Rubric **


 * **CRITERIA**

Depth of Understanding


 * (The key is to meet Levels 3 (B) OR __enrich__ the presentation to a new level (A))** || **LEVEL 1** || **LEVEL 2** || **LEVEL 3**

Products and/or performance demonstrate a solid understanding of the story of their chosen group from immigration to present day.
 * //(minimum 5 research questions answers and made clear connections to how this group impacted Canadian culture)//** || **LEVEL 4**

Products and/or performance demonstrate a thorough **(DETAILED)** understanding of the story of their chosen group from immigration to present day.
 * //(insight and depth obvious//****// ) //** ||
 * **Enrichment/**
 * extension activity completed**


 * YES**


 * NO** ||  ||   || Products and/or performance demonstrate a solid understanding of culture. || Products and/or performance demonstrate a thorough **(DETAILED)** understanding of culture.

Overall ||  ||   || Product exhibits attention to detail and craftsmanship— || Product exhibits extensive attention **to detail & craftsmanship** ||
 * // (insight and depth obvious) //**
 * // ( //** //student went above and beyond)// ||
 * Quality of Product or Performance

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