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Curricular Competency
Construct arguments defending the significance of individuals/groups, places, events, and developments (significance)
Elaboration
- Sample activities:
- Identify and assess the significance of individuals who have contributed to the development of Canada’s identity in various areas (e.g., the arts, literature, science and medicine, government, military, exploration, law and order, public service)
- Assess the roles of the fur trade, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the gold rushes in the development of Canada
- Key questions:
- Which people contributed most to Canada becoming an independent country?
- What is the most significant event in Canadian history?
keywords
Construct arguments defending the significance of individuals/groups, places, events, and developments