ACTIVITY: Comparing Historical Significance: Developments in Medicine vs.
Development of Satellites
CANADA: 1945-1982 I would like you to identify some major developments in science
and/or technology during this period, and explain how they changed the lives of people
in Canada.
You be the Historian! Please read over all the resources provided to gain an understanding of
these two topics. As you go through the material, I would also like you to fill in the graphic
organizer that is located at the bottom of this page. When you are finished filling out your
graphic organizer please post it in your DROPBOX. I would also like you to go to our
DISCUSSION and post 1-2 paragraphs answering this question:
Which event had a larger impact on the lives of Canadians?
In your post, remember to support your argument with evidence from the resources. Be sure
to reflect on your own personal experiences and opinions, when compiling evidence to aid your
position. It is also important to answer the Big Question in your post.
After you post your response in our DISCUSSION, please respond to at least one of your
classmate’s submissions. In your response you can agree with you classmate, citing specific
reasons why. On the other hand, you can disagree, citing specific reasons why you disagree. A
healthy debate is always educational and insightful when comparing historical significance.
Developments in Medicine (WHEN BROWSING THROUGH A LONG ARTICLE, REMEMBER TO FOCUS
ON THE YEARS WE ARE LOOKING AT [1945-1982])
Big Question: How did it contribute to increased life expectancy?
http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3824
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0932661.html
http://www.canadianmedicinenews.com/2007/11/canadas-greatest-medical-research.html
http://legionmagazine.com/en/2009/08/eight-great-canadian-medical-breakthroughs/
Development of Satellites
Big Question: How did they expand communications across the country?
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/satellite-communications/
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/news_releases/2012/0925.asp
http://telesat.com/about-us/why-satellite/brief-history
1. Post your graphic organizer in the DROPBOX.
2. Post your 1-2 paragraphs in our DISCUSSION.
3. Post a response to one of your classmate’s posts in our DISCUSSION
Developments in Medicine
Why was this development
historically significant?
Which group of Canadians
did this development impact
the most?
How did these new
developments impact
Canadians?
Interesting facts (2-5)
Development of Satellites