Lesson Plan

Subject: Grade 5 Social

Studies

- 1! Strand: A. Heritage and Identity: First Nations and Europeans

in New France and Early Canada

Developed by: Mackenzie Tourigny-Conroy

and Courtney Bear

Development Date: April 6, 2016

Overall expectations:
A2. Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigate aspects of the interactions
among and between First Nations and Europeans in Canada prior to 1713 from the perspectives
of the various groups involved
Specific Expectations(s)
code (Learning
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KNOWLEDGE/
UNDERSTANDING

A2.4 Interpret and analyse

information and evidence
relevant to their
investigations, using a variety
of tools
A2.5 evaluate evidence and
draw conclusions about
aspects of the interactions
between and among First
Nations and Europeans
during this period,
highlighting the perspectives
of the different groups
involved
A2.6 Communicate the
results of their inquiries using
appropriate vocabulary

INQUIRY

COMMUNICATION

APPLICATION

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Prior Knowledge required:

This lesson is geared to take place at the end of the unit so most information will have been
taught or researched.
In previous lessons students will have learned and researched the interactions between First
Nations and Europeans. They will also research major events between the two groups and how
this affected them. They will have looked at perspectives during those major events and how
each group faired during them.
Assessment Tasks:
- Students will model interactions and
perspectives that have been researched
between the First Nations and Europeans by
creating a twitter discussion
- Students will create a brief summary stating
how their discussions accurately portrays
those from history
- Create 1 appropriate hashtag

Assessment Tools/Instrument:
- twitter

Teaching/Learning Strategies and Planning Notes:

TIME: 50 min
Rules and Regulations as to what is appropriate to place on social media will be made clear
Even though the students are not posting as themselves, they must be made aware of the
dangers of social media - THINK
No cursing, derogatory comments
No personal pictures

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Step by Step Instructions:

1. Twitter argument (10 mins)
As a class we will look at a current political argument or debate on twitter
We will comment on the length and amount of detail within the posts
We will look at how feelings and perspectives can be portrayed through text

2. Create a Twitter Discussion (30 mins)

In groups of 4-5 students
Each student will create a twitter portraying either a First Nation or European, group must be
divided equally
The groups will choose a major event that took place creating a conflict or solution between
the two groups
Groups will model what this major event would have looked like in a modern world where
social media is a key player
Within the groups students will make twitter posts and create discussions that highlight key
interactions between the two groups
Each group will have to portray the perspectives of First Nations and Europeans accurately
through the twitter posts
Use appropriate twitter standards as well as create a minimum of 1 hashtag
3. Summary (10 mins)
Each group will create a brief summary of how their twitter interactions accurately portrayed
those of the First Nations and Europeans

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Modifications/Adaptations:
If students require assistance with typing it will be provided for them