S. Todd
CHC 2DI
1920S CULMINATING ACTIVITY
“WHAT MADE THE 1920’S ROAR?”
PURPOSE
The 1920s was an interesting era in Canadian history. Canadian soldiers returned from
Europe, there was the growth of industry and urbanization, new technology, and a growing
economy. In addition to these exciting changes, Canadian independence began to take form.
In this culminating activity, students will work in groups to research, script and complete a
mini-seminar on an aspect of life in 1920’s Canada. The seminar should be 15-20 minutes in
length.
YOUR TASK
1. Students are to form expert groups (maximum 3 students). Each group will sign up
for one of the following topics:
Consumerism and Abundance
Inventors, Inventions, Entrepreneurs
American Influence on Canada
Economy: Workers and Management
Prohibition
Famous Five and the Persons Case
Balfour Report and Statute of Westminster
Entertainment
Social Issues/Policies
Women/Women’s Rights
Lifestyles
Aboriginal Issues
Fashion and Pop Culture
The Automobile
2. Each expert group will conduct research on their topic.
3. After research is complete, the students will decide on a thesis and create a seminar
that presents and supports the argument. Notice: the seminar is not a report but
rather a verbal essay in which you will state and defend a thesis. Look to create clear
arguments and find evidence to support your presentation.
4. Students are encouraged to be creative in the presentation of their seminar. Graphics
and multi-media resources should be used. Students must notify the teacher in
advance if they require a TV/DVD, CD player, or PowerPoint.
EVALUATION
See attached rubric
RESEARCH
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Canadiana Scrapbook, Roaring Twenties
National Archives www.collectionscanada.ca
Textbook
You are encouraged to go to the library website and use the research tools
available to you there.
5. NO WIKIPEDIA!!!!!
6. All research must be cited using Chicago style (see SJAM website for proper
format)
7. If you are absent on the day of your presentation, your group will still present
and you will be assigned a new research topic to individually present on a later
date.