Expectation: Connecting history to students' everyday experiences

Family History

Why did your family migrate to Canada?

Different Cultures

Values in your culture

Language

Analyzing old photos

Look at old family photos

How have things different today?

Role Playing

Students act out a significant event in history

Students act as a significant individual in history

Looking at different perspectives

Students focus on what things would be like from a different perspective

Multimedia presentations

Students can use technology to demonstrate their knowledge in the history class

Visual Art representation

Students can use visual art as a way to represent their learning

Dramatic Plays of events

Environmental Changes

How is the environment different today compared to the 1800s?

Maps

How has Canada's identity changed?

Compare and contrast the environments

Inquiry

Ask open-ended questions

Allow students to have freedom

Engaging lessons

Active participation

Student interests are a priority

Interactive lessons

Technology

Creativity

Newspapers

Look at how newspapers have evolved in History

Media Outlets

How are events today similar to those in the past?

Focusing on the significant events