"New World" Narratives, First Contact/Fur Trade Project - Alberta Grade 7 Social

The objective of this lesson is to have students demonstrate listening skills through the recall of prior knowledge to build characters relevant to our previous lessons. Additionally, the objective of the diary entry is to have students explore and create creative narratives which demonstrate learning in a unique way!

7.1.3 - Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

• Who Were the Key Figures in the French exploration and settlement of North America? (CC, LPP, TCC)
• What roles did the royal government and the catholic church play in the social structure of new France (i.e., governor, intendent, Jesuits, religious congregations)? (ER, GC, PADM, LPP) 
• Who Were the Key Figures in the British exploration and settlement of North America? (CC, LPP, TCC)
• What role did the British government play in the social structure of North America (ER, GC, PADM, LPP)

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