Exploring Space Intro to Colonialism Activity - Alberta Grade 7 Social Studies

The objective of this lesson is to encourage students to explore different points of view on exploration and colonialism through the lens of space travel prior to the introduction of exploration and first contact in Canada. The humanities objective of this lesson is to have students listen too, engage with, and reflect on / process different points of view through both classroom discussion and worksheet completion.

Additional Videos Needed for Activity:

• “Space Tourism” video (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/26/space-tourism-how-spacex-virgin-galactic-blue-origin-axiom-compete.html)
• “How space exploration is advancing remote medicine” article (https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/how-space-exploration-helps-telemedicine-1.6260213)

General Outcome 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. 

• 1.1 Discover and explore
• 1.2 Clarify and extend

General Outcome 3: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information.

• 3.1 Plan and focus 
• 3.2 Select and process
• 3.3 Organize, record and evaluate

General Outcome 5: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to respect, support and collaborate with others. 

• 5.1 Respect others and strengthen community
• 5.2 Work within a group