In recent times, Canadians have been fascinated with looking at our nation’s ‘heroes’. In November of 2004, a nation-wide survey was held to determine who Canadians thought was the Greatest Canadian. The top 10 are listed on the left-hand side of the screen…
Part A
Read the Greatest Canadian list.
1. Do you agree with the choices that Canada made? To properly answer this question, you may have to “Google” the names to find out a bit more about some of these people. Thoroughly explain whether or not you agree with the choices Canadians made. Respond in a paragraph (min. 6-8 sentences).
Part A
Read the Greatest Canadian list.
1. Do you agree with the choices that Canada made? To properly answer this question, you may have to “Google” the names to find out a bit more about some of these people. Thoroughly explain whether or not you agree with the choices Canadians made. Respond in a paragraph (min. 6-8 sentences).
2. If you had to re-order the list, how would you do it? Explain why your #1 choice should have been the Greatest Canadian.
Part B
Forget the list for a minute…
There are many Canadians and individuals all over the world who have demonstrated the importance of being a good citizen. You are to do the following:
Part B
Forget the list for a minute…
There are many Canadians and individuals all over the world who have demonstrated the importance of being a good citizen. You are to do the following:
-choose an individual or a group that you feel demonstrates what citizenship is all about;
-research and compare significant contributions made by the individual or group to their communities and assess the impact of these individuals’ or groups’ contributions;
-what did this individual or group do to make a difference and why does it matter?
-describe how the individual or group embodies the three aspects of citizenship;
-in your opinion, why is this individual or group a great role model for citizenship? (respond in a paragraph 6-8 sentences)
Part C
Time to get creative!
These days, many cultural icons have commemorative t-shirts in their honour:
On a piece of standard Bristol Board, create a t-shirt that honours the citizen(s) that you have selected.
-the t-shirt should consist of a picture of the individual or group
-the t-shirt should feature an original logo designed by you that sums up the essence of
-in your opinion, why is this individual or group a great role model for citizenship? (respond in a paragraph 6-8 sentences)
Part C
Time to get creative!
These days, many cultural icons have commemorative t-shirts in their honour:
On a piece of standard Bristol Board, create a t-shirt that honours the citizen(s) that you have selected.
-the t-shirt should consist of a picture of the individual or group
-the t-shirt should feature an original logo designed by you that sums up the essence of
who this individual or group represents
Marking Scheme:
*Knowledge 15 marks
*Inquiry/Thinking 10 marks
*Communication 10 marks
*Application 15 marks
This assignment must be posted and completed by OCTOBER 3RD, 2008.
