In their study of Confederation, students develop an understanding of the major factors, key personalities, and significant events that led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. They examine the growth of Canada as other provinces and territories joined the new nation. They investigate regional interests to appreciate and understand different points of view. This unit consists of five activities and supporting appendices.
All sample units have a culminating activity.
This activity serves a number of purposes. In addition, the final demonstration brings the activities of the unit to a conclusion where students demonstrate their knowledge and skills generally required by the overall and key specific expectations. Arrange to have a variety of texts on the topic available. Activity 4 includes the perspective of the Aboriginal peoples on self government. Photocopy appendices as required.