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Social Studies 11 - Substantive Chapter 1 Assignment
value: 40 marks (plus 8 points for bio blog)
Type all of your answers in the space below. Save your work as a .doc or .rtf file and submit it to the Surrey Connect office with your
registration form.
** Please note there is a Reading Booklet on our website https://sailacademy.ca/
SS11 Prescribed Learning Outcomes addressed by this assignment:
□ assess the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs
related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights
□ describe the role of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in
Canada
□ demonstrate effective research skills, including
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assessing information
collecting data
evaluating data
organizing information
presenting information
citing sources
Textbook Readings
Counterpoints: Chapter 1 : pages 4 to 17
** These readings can be viewed using the Google Doc link below:
http://goo.gl/VWr6I
(press Ctrl + click to open)
** or the Reading Booklet is on our website https://sailacademy.ca/
* you must complete the readings before commencing this assignment
Part A: SS11 Bio Blog - 8 marks
Please type up a 200 – 400 word introduction the class. (type it in the space below)
Include one or more of the following in your entry:
a. a picture of yourself or of a favorite place, thing, band, memory etc…
b. where you grew up
c. where you go to school (optional)
d. why you are taking SS11 Online
e. activities that you are involved in
f.
anything special about yourself
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In your blog entry, please discuss in one or two sentences one favorite website. Alternatively, describe a
website that your fellow classmates are likely to find useful. In your entry, please explain why the website
you selected is a favorite or useful.
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when you get access to your online course, please copy and paste your entry onto the Social Studies 11
Discussions board (link for this appears on the homepage of your course)
Part B: Textbook Activities
Use Chapter 1 of the text readings for all activities below: 10 marks
1. Read the map on page 8 and list four important countries in the British empire.
(Africa and Asia are continents – not countries )
2. Copy out the timeline on page 11 dealing with the history of Chinese-Canadians in
British Columbia.
3. Page 13, complete activities #3 and #4. Please type out the question first and then
provide your answer.
4. Read the 2012 Canada comparison chart below
CANADA
1914
2012
Population
National Anthem
8 million
God Save the
King
British
34.3 million
O Canada
Union Jack
Duke of
Connaught
(British)
British Foreign
Office
British House of
Lords
221 MPs (all
male)
133 Conservative
86 Liberal
96 Senators
(all male)
Robert Borden,
Conservative
$126.1 million
Maple Leaf
Rt. Hon. David
Johnston
(Canadian)
Canadian Dept. of
Foreign Affairs
Supreme Court of
Canada
308 MPs (74
women)
167 Conservative
102 NDP
34 Liberal
4 Bloc
Quebecois
1 Green Party
(9% - 29 MPs are
visible minorities)
105 Senators
(38 women)
Stephen Harper,
Conservative
$235.6 billion
$184.9 million
$276 billion
Nationality
Flag
Governor
General
Foreign Affairs
Final Court of
Appeal
House of
Commons
* Zero visible
minorities
Senate
Prime Minister
Federal
Revenues projected
Federal
Expenditures projected
Canadian
Source: http://www2.samaracanada.com/blog/post/Inside-the-41st-Parliament-NDP-now-most-diverse-Liberals-least-diverse.aspx
4. (Question continued)…
Autonomy – definition: to be self-governing and independent. In 1914, Canada was a Dominion within the
British Empire. It did not have the independence to declare war, negotiate treaties with other countries, and
many of our international activities were controlled by the British government.
Intolerance – definition: to be unaccepting of disenfranchised and minority groups (in Canada women,
immigrants, visible minorities, and French-Canadians have been the victims of intolerance.
Federal Revenues – the amount of money (mainly through taxes) that the federal government collects.
Federal Expenditures – the amount of money that the federal government spends (on things such as health
care, education, defence, infrastructure etc…)
Questions:
a. Using the chart above, Identify two examples of how Canada and Canadians have become more
autonomous (independent)? Briefly explain each choice.
Example
#1
Example
#2
b. Using the chart above, Identify two examples of how Canada and Canadians have become less intolerant?
Briefly explain each choice.
Example
#1
Example
#2
c. In 2012, Canada’s federal government will spend far more money than it collects in taxes. Our current
national accumulated debt is $575 billion (money that our federal government owes to various banks &
individuals through the sale of Treasuries).
Please provide two ways how this massive federal debt may affect you in the future
impact
#1
impact
#2
Part C: Writing a Speech
25 marks
Please write a speech of one to two pages in length on one of the following topics: Use the internet
and textbook to research your topic.
Key: you must write your speech in first person – as one of the participants. For example, if you
select Nellie McClung, you need to write as if you are Nellie McClung who has been asked to give a
speech. Please describe the event or your concerns to the audience.
Topic Choices ** Pick One **
1. Nellie McClung
2. Komagata Maru Incident
3. Chinese Head Tax
4. Aboriginal Peoples in Canada at the Turn of the Century
5. The 1907 Vancouver Riot
Criteria for Evaluation:
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speech is at least one page long (preferably 1.5 or 2 pages)
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speech includes a clear introduction that captures audience attention and a conclusion – commentary is
organized into paragraphs
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speech is interesting, engaging and purposeful – the writer takes a position on the topic and explains it well.
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speech is presented in a logical manner that helps the audience to understand the topic – there are enough
historical details to paint an accurate picture of what happened, how it occurred, and why.
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speech includes the use of three visuals. Props can be pictures, diagrams, website addresses that students
can go to for more information.
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speech also includes at least three APA References. Instructions on how to create an APA References list
appear below.
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speech is in the students own words and is not a bunch of sentences or paragraphs copied from an internet
site or textbook.
If you do not write the speech in your own words, you get zero.
Please submit this assignment with your registration form as .doc file or .rtf file once you have completed it.
References
APA – Citation System for giving credit to sources that were used. Some of you may think of this
as a bibliography, but a bibliography technically means “books used.” Since you are citing
websites, news articles, pictures, the term References is more appropriate. Here’s what the final
product will look like:
References
Gray, C. (2007). What is so great about Nellie? Extraordinary Canadians: Nellie McClung.
Retrieved from
http://www.penguin.ca/static/pdf/previews/NellMcClung_CH1.pdf
Quirk, L. (n.d.). Nellie McClung’s Literary Legacy. Historical Perspectives on
Canadian Publishing. Retrieved from http://hpcanpub.mcmaster.ca/case-study/nelliemcclung-s-literary-legacy
Wikipedia. (2012). Komagata Maru incident. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komagata_Maru_(film)#Media
Wikipedia (2012). Nellie McClung. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_McClung
Zeballos, Y. (2012, June 17). Nellie McClung: The Search for our Greatest Citizen.
Calgary Herald. Retrieved from
http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/features/greatest/story.html?id=fa143923-d97a-4e12b5f3-e8d93caa3507
Format for Websites:
Author’s last name, first initial. (date – if no date available then write n.d.).
Title of the Article (not in italics). Website or source in italics. Retrieved from url.
** notice punctuation in Red **
For more help:
SFU Citation Guide – scroll down to “How to cite…”
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa
if totally stuck try: http://easybib.com/
*some universities use minor variations of APA – the formatting above is accepted at UBC & SFU
Part D: Canada’s Citizenship Exam
5 marks
Do you know more about Canadian History and Government than a recent immigrant does?
Chances are the answer is often no. Why would I say that? Well, in order to obtain
citizenship in Canada, immigrants are required to write a Citizenship Exam that tests
knowledge about the following:
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the right to vote and right to run for elected office in Canada
Canada’s elections procedures
the rights and responsibilities of a citizen
Canadian social and cultural history and symbols
Canadian political history (including the political system and institutions)
Canadian physical and political geography
People studying for this exam review a number of resources to help prepare for the questions.
In a number of surveys, a number of Canadians who were born and raised here had difficulty
with the exam. A passing grade on the exam is 75%. Candidates must answer at least 15
out of 20 multiple choice questions correctly to pass.
The official study guide for the citizenship test is Discover Canada: The Rights and
Responsibilities of Citizenship. The guide has been created by the Ministry of Citizenship,
Immigration, and Multiculturalism.
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare for the Test (1 – 2 hours)
To prepare for our version of the Immigration Exam, please take some time to review the
following resources. Each webpage can be opened by pressing Ctrl + click on the
underlined links below:
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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Who We Are
Canada’s History
Modern Canada
How Canadians Govern Themselves
Federal Elections
The Justice System
Canadian Symbols
Canada’s Economy
Canada’s Regions
Each page is available in audio format if you don’t wish to read the information. Once the
webpage opens, please click on “Listen to this Chapter” for the audio version.
Step 2: Take the Richmond Public Library Practice Exam (30 – 45 minutes)
Please review as many of the practice questions as you can. The resources from Step 1 will
help you to prepare for the test.
I recommend that you try to answer all 80 practice questions and check your answers with
the provided answer key. Select all questions from the drop down menu that appears once
you open the practice test page.
Press Ctrl + click on this link: http://www.yourlibrary.ca/citizenship/index.cfm
practice exam
to open the
Step 3: Exam Questions – Please answer by typing A, B, C, or D in the space provided.
#1 What did the Suffrage movement achieve?
A
B
C
D
Abolished slavery in Canada
Women achieved the right to vote
Introduction of employment insurance
Quebec experienced an era of rapid change
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#2 What is the highest honor that a Canadian can receive?
A
B
C
D
The
The
The
The
Victoria Cross
Canadian Crown
Canadian Cross
Peace Order
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#3 Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
A
B
C
D
Canada's greatest soldier in the First World War
The greatest military leader of the Métis
A person who started the “marathon of hope”
An explorer of western Canada
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#4 What are three requirements you must meet in order to vote in a federal election?
A
B
C
D
Landed immigrant, 18 years or older, and on the voter list
18 years or older, Canadian citizen, and on the voter list
Have driving license, be 21 years or older, and be on the voter list
21 years or older, working for government, and Landed immigrant
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#5 What is the meaning of the phrase "the world’s longest undefended border"?
A
B
C
D
Over three-quarters of Canadian exports are destined for the U.S.A.
Canada exports billions of dollars’ worth of energy products to U.S.A.
Millions of Canadians and Americans cross every year and in safety
Canada enjoys close relations with the United States
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#6 When were most Canadian female citizens over the age of 21 granted the right to vote in
federal elections?
A
B
C
D
1928
1918
1818
1933
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#7 The people from which country played a significant role in building of the Canadian
Pacific Railway?
A
B
C
D
France
China
Italy
Great Britain
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#8 What is the meaning of the national motto, A Mari Usque Ad Mare in Latin?
A
B
C
D
The rule of law
None of these
National pride
From sea to sea
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#9 In 1980, Terry Fox, began a cross-country run, the “Marathon of Hope”.
was the reason behind it?
A
B
C
D
Raise
Raise
Raise
Raise
funds
funds
funds
funds
for
for
for
for
spinal cord research
heart research
clinical research
cancer research
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
#10 How many Canadians were killed in the World War 1 from 1914-1918?
A
B
C
D
200,000
70,000
170,000
60,000
Answer: type A, B, C, or D here: _______
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What
Chapter 1 Speech – Rubric
Criteria
Quality of
Research
&
Argument
Engagement
Originality
Beginning
Insufficient
information
was obtained
and/or
sources lack
validity.
Little or no effort
to include
historical details
and insufficient
background info
provided
No attempt made
to convincingly
explain topic or
make speech
engaging for
readers
Portions or all of
speech appear to
be copied
(plagiarized)
Uses other
people's ideas,
but does not give
them credit.
References
Visuals
Mechanics
Very little or no
source
information was
collected.
Developing
Information
was obtained, but
some sources lack
validity.
Some historical
details used, but
much more
needed to paint
an accurate
picture of what
happened, how it
occurred, & why.
Writer takes a
position on the
topic and explains
it - an attempt
made to be
engaging
Most of the
speech is in the
students own
words
Uses other
people's ideas
(giving them
credit), but there
is little evidence
of original
thinking.
Source
information
collected, but not
documented in
APA format.
No visuals or links
to websites were
included
Speech includes
the use of three
visuals (pictures,
diagrams, website
addresses that
students can go
to for more info)
More than 4
errors in spelling
or grammar.
Four misspellings
and/or
grammatical
errors.
Proficient
Exemplary
Sufficient
information was
obtained & most
sources were
valid.
-Historical details
paint a somewhat
comprehensive
picture of what
happened, how it
occurred, and
why.
Writer takes
position and
explains it well –
speech is
engaging
All relevant
information was
obtained and
information
sources were valid.
Speech is in the
students own
words
Speech is in the
students own words
Speech shows
some original
thought. Work
shows new ideas
and insights
Historical details
paint a
comprehensive
picture of what
happened, how it
occurred, and why.
Speech is interesting,
engaging and
purposeful –
Speech shows a large
amount of original
thought. Ideas are
creative and
inventive.
Source
information
collected for all
graphics, quotes,
and important
facts. Most
documented in
APA format.
Speech includes
the use of three
visuals (pictures,
diagrams, website
addresses that
students can go
to for more info)
Source information
collected for all
graphics, quotes, and
important facts.
Documented in
desired format.
Three or fewer
misspellings
and/or
mechanical
errors.
No significant
misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Speech includes the
use of three visuals
(pictures, diagrams,
website addresses
that students can go
to for more info)