1920’s Culminating Activity



CHC 2DI

1920s Culminating Activity

“What made the 1920’s roar?”

Purpose

The 1920s was an interesting era in Canadian history. Canadian soldiers returned from Europe, there was the growth of industry and urbanization, new technology, and a growing economy. In addition to these exciting changes, Canadian independence began to take form.

In this culminating activity, students will work in groups to research, script and complete a mini-seminar on an aspect of life in 1920’s Canada. The seminar should be 15-20 minutes in length.

Your Task

1. Students are to form expert groups (maximum 3 students). Each group will sign up for one of the following topics:

Consumerism and Abundance Entertainment

Inventors, Inventions, Entrepreneurs Social Issues/Policies

American Influence on Canada Women/Women’s Rights

Economy: Workers and Management Lifestyles

Prohibition Aboriginal Issues

Famous Five and the Persons Case Fashion and Pop Culture

Balfour Report and Statute of Westminster The Automobile

2. Each expert group will conduct research on their topic.

3. After research is complete, the students will decide on a thesis and create a seminar that presents and supports the argument. Notice: the seminar is not a report but rather a verbal essay in which you will state and defend a thesis. Look to create clear arguments and find evidence to support your presentation.

4. Students are encouraged to be creative in the presentation of their seminar. Graphics and multi-media resources should be used. Students must notify the teacher in advance if they require a TV/DVD, CD player, or PowerPoint.

Evaluation

See attached rubric

Research

1. Canadiana Scrapbook, Roaring Twenties

2. National Archives collectionscanada.ca

3. Textbook

4. You are encouraged to go to the library website and use the research tools available to you there.

5. NO WIKIPEDIA!!!!!

6. All research must be cited using Chicago style (see SJAM website for proper format)

7. If you are absent on the day of your presentation, your group will still present and you will be assigned a new research topic to individually present on a later date.

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