In the unit, The Development of Western Canada, students explore the development and growth of the Canadian West. They examine a wide range of changes and conflicts from the viewpoints of the Canadian government, the Aboriginal peoples, the Metis, and the early immigrants. This unit consists of six 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. The culminating activity has been built in such a way that there is an opportunity for every student, regardless of learning styles and abilities, to contribute fully and participate completely in the activities. At the beginning of the unit, prepare students for The Living Museum , Activity 6. Start by establishing four expert groups which parallel the main themes in the unit.