Unit 6

What Are Our Connections to the Past?

Unit 6 Introduction

Welcome to Unit 6

In this unit, you will


  • read, view, and listen to fictional and non-fictional accounts of the impact of early exploration in Canada
  • think about the connections you as a Canadian have to your past
  • tell a tall tale
  • write a news article about an event related to Canadian history


Activity

Making a Mind Map

What do you know about your connections to the past and about the exploration of your country?


Making a mind map will enable you to think about what you already know and see how certain ideas may be linked together.
Choose from the following two options to make your mind map:.




Document: Mind Map: Connections to the Past
Click here to download

Download PDF


  1. Download the document Mind Map: Connections to the Past.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document Mind Map: Connections to the Past.
      • Can't view the file? View Skill Builder: Saving Dynamic PDFs.


Websites

Websites

Use the Mind Map website.

When you've completed your mind map on the Mind Map website, do the following:

  • Click Save.
  • Click Download PDF.
  • Click Save, then click Open.
  • Under the File menu, click Save as and name your file in this format: jsmith_mindmap.

Skill Builder

Skill Builder

To learn How to Complete a Mind Map, click the Skill Builder button to access the Skill Builder page, then view Research Skills - How To Complete a Mind Map.

Save

How to save a file:

  1. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  2. Name your Mind Map: Connections to the Past in this format: jsmith_mindmap and save the file to your Documents folder.

Formative Assessment

  1. This worksheet is similar to homework, which is an opportunity to practise important concepts in the lesson. The worksheet is NOT for marks.
  2. However, your teacher may ask you to submit this worksheet to check on your progress so be sure to save it in your Documents folder.