Upcoming Due dates

Block A:

• Unit 1 Test Tuesday, October 8th

Block B:

• Legend/Myth:  Due Wednesday, October 2nd
• Unit 1 Test: Tuesday, October 8th

PEI History Mini-Projects (due throughout the semester)

PEI History 621B Projects

Each student will be expected to complete and present projects to a value of 30pts throughout the semester. Projects are listed with a number of options.  Read and follow all directions completely to achieve a full mark.

#1 Describe your favourite place on PEI, including when you first went there and why it is important to you.   Include a photograph or sketch of the place. Using the text, PEI Place Names, identify where the  name came from, any other names it has had, who named it, what it was named for and any other relevant information. Present your findings to the class and hand in a neat copy with your information and sources. Value 5pts.

#2 Find out about a cure or treatment for illness from the past.  Explain how the treatment was used, what materials were used to make it, what ailments it was used for and, if possible, how commonly it was used.  Provide your source, whether from a text or by word of mouth.  Present it to the class and hand in your findings in a neat copy with your source information. Value 5pts.

#3 Pick  an interesting  custom or bit of folklore(consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales, stories, tall tales, and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group) from the Island and explain it to the class.  Make sure you indicate where you learned it or who you learned it from and any information you can find out about its origins.  Hand in a written description with the source indicated. Value 5pts.

#4 Find the oldest photograph you can and create a short presentation describing the scene, date, people, place, why the photo was taken and any interesting things about the photo or subject.   You must show the photo to the class and pass in your notes with sourcing.    Value 5pts

#5  Find an historic location (place, building, etc.) on PEI and create a visual presentation explaining the historic importance of the location.  You must have a picture, photo or sketch.  Indicate the source(s) for your picture and information. Your presentation will be mounted on the wall in minimum 8.5 by 11 inch size with source(s) clearly indicated. No duplicate topics. Value 5pts

#6 Research an important event that took place on the Island and create a visual project with write-up, picture(s) and citations.  This should be minimum 8 1/2 by 11" size and be neat, attract attention and be well-presented.  It should clearly explain the event and establish the historical significance of the event. 

Value 5pts          

#7  Bring in an artifact for a  show and tell  activity.  You must be able to identify the artifact, its approximate age, how it was made and of what materials.  You should be able to explain clearly what it was used for.  Where you got the artifact and who you got the information from are also required.  If we have enough of such artifacts, we may make a lobby display of them. Value 5pts  **An additional 5pts is available if we have enough artifacts for display and you prepare your item for display according to directions I will give.

#8  Research a famous Islander , now deceased, and create a one page visual feature study on this person.  Your feature study will be an attractive display in minimum 8.5 by 11 inch size and include a picture or pictures, write-up and sources.  It should draw attention, be attractive and command interest.  It will be posted on the classroom wall.  No duplicate topics. Value 5pts          

#9 Read an article from The Island  Magazine.  Present to the class a short description of the article, including a comment on what you learned and how interesting it was.  You must include the magazine issue and year as well as title and author of the article.  Hand in your notes with sourcing.  No duplicates. Value 5pts

#10 Choose  a year between 1860 and 1910.  Look through an old newspaper for your birth date (may take a  search through a number of issues).  Identify items like the following for that date:

-- title of newspaper and date

-- the main news items (may not be on front page)

-- cost of  grocery or household items

--  medical products or remedies advertised and what they were for

--  items concerning ships, ship travel or shipping of goods

--  businesses and what they sold or what service they provided

--  other items of interest to you about the paper or published in the paper

You may find an old newspaper or use the microfilms in the classroom by arrangement with me (or at UPEI library) Present your findings to the class and hand in your notes and sourcing. Value 5pts

#11 Find out a ghost story, supernatural event or freaky tale from an unpublished source (not from a book).  Write out the story and identify who you heard it from.  Present it to the class (dramatically!) and hand in your good copy with the source.  Value 5pts

#12  Find your area, or an area you know, of the Island in the 1880 Meacham atlas.   Make a drawing, tracing or photocopy of the area.  Identify clearly any features of the area like churches, schools, mills and the like.  Compare the area then and now, noting changes in roads, key buildings and any other changes you notice.  Hand in your completed project after presenting it to the class. Show sources. Value 5 pts

#13 Speak to older members in your family and/or community. Compile a list of Island “sayings” or expressions that are unique to our province. You must explain the significance of each saying (these are not just slang terms). You must identify the source (who told you the expression), their age, community they live in, and fully explain the meaning and significance of each expression.  Ex: “When times were lean you still knew you’d get your Christmas goose”.  Value: 5 pts

#14 Using a pedigree chart which I will provide, fill it in as far back as you can on both sides of your family (based upon interviews or any sources available, including archives if needed).   I will explain the use of this chart in class.  Once completed, gather stories from family members about your family.  Collect pictures of family members and homes or places they have lived.  You might include maps to show where they immigrated from if you can go that far back. Compile your materials in a neat album or book with an index and clear labeling.  For all materials, you must provide your sources, whether word of mouth or text/map sources.  Present an interesting summary of your findings to the class, then hand in your project.

#15 Pioneer Cemetery Assignment – Please see me for hand-out Value 5 pts (may be done in groups)

Note:  If your family is not from PEI, complete the project based upon their origins.  If you can trace only one side, or if you are adopted, see me about options to deal with the project. Value 10pts

Scheduling of Presentations

In order to make it possible for all students to present their projects during the term and not all at once, I will create a class presentation schedule after you submit the attached form.  Wherever possible, I will respect the dates you choose.  Normally, due to research time needed, the Pedigree Project is done last, but that is up to you.  Use your agenda to plan and record your presentation dates.  Failure to meet your presentation date without a valid excuse supported by a note from home will result in a mark of zero on that presentation. 

See the directions attached for correct sourcing.  No project will be marked without correct sourcing.

Thursday, Sept.26th

Block A & B:

Creative Controversy activity

Driving question: “Was the deportation of the Acadians a crime against humanity or a fair measure in time of war?”

**Passed out hand-outs

Notes on how to make moral judgments (removing personal bias, being aware of time context, etc.)

CCollaborated in pairs, and groups of four to develop arguments on both positions of the argument.

S  Debated within "home" groups, before coming together at the end of class for a debate.

     Students will be responsible for this material for the Unit 1 quiz (which will most likely be written next Thursday or Friday). 

Wednesday, Sept. 25th

Block B: Finished copying French Regime notes -- passed out article and worked on five questions (folder assignment; see above blog post for questions). Students passed in French Regime timeline that was due

Block A: History Frame Folder Assignment (passed out graphic organizer to complete); introduced creative controversy group work that we will start tomorrow.
Assembly for coupon booklet fundraiser.

Tuesday, September 24th

Block A:

Passed out article "The Battle of the Northeast River". Please complete 5 questions as a folder assignment

•1. What was the purpose of the Fortress of Louisbourg, and how did Ile St. Jean fit into this plan?

•2. What relationship did the Acadians have with the British prior to the Expulsion of 1755?

•3. What was the “Granary of New France”? Explain the irony of this nickname.

•4. Explain and briefly detail the two battles. Explain how the expression “one good turn deserves another” might apply to Duvivier’s victory.

•5. The battle of the Northeast River was the bloodiest battle in Island history, but it is not remembered, as it “didn’t change anything”. Explain what this means.

We finished notes for the French Regime on the Island and worked on French Regime Timeline

New assignment due tomorrow: French Regime Timeline

Using your notes, create a timeline that is representative of the French regime on PEI.

Be sure to include important dates, events, and people.

You must include at least 10 points.

Block B:

Started French Regime notes (discussed)

Myth/Legend is due next Tuesday!

Monday, September 24th

Block B: Finished introductory Land and Resources notes -- assigned legend/myth assignment (due Tuesday, October 1st).

Block A: Folder assignment: Anticipatory Guide (Evangeline); Students who did not attend the play are required to complete a history folder assignment (please see me for your article analysis sheet).

Block A: Legends and myths are due tomorrow!!!

—What are myths?
A myth is not quite the same as a legend. Sometimes a myth is loosely based on a real event but, more often than not, it is a story that has been created to explain some aspect of the world or to teach people a moral lesson. Usually mythical in nature, dealing with the supernatural.

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What are legends?
A legend is usually based on a true event in the past. However, the story may have changed over time to take on some special 'mythical' features.

—Consider the Mi’kmaq legend you have been read

—Choose an aspect of your world (can be natural or man-made) and come up with your own myth or legend to explain this aspect.

—Using illustration, text and dialogue, create a comic strip portraying your myth/legend.

—You will be assessed on your understanding of the purpose of myths/legends as well as creativity and effort

—You do not need to have drawing skills! Stick men work just fine; however, your presentation must be attractive.

—You may work in pairs but each student is responsible for ten frames (the blocks)

¡So if you are working in pairs, you must submit 20 frames. If you are working in a group of 3, submit 30, etc.

Legend/Myth

Content:                                                                                                                                              /10

·         Has a minimum of 10 frames/person

·         Describes the origins of a person/place/event/thing

·         Legend/Myth is creative and imaginative

Presentation:                                                                                                                                    /10

·         Final product is neat

·         Final product is representative of much work and effort

·         Finished product uses color to enhance presentation

                                                                                                                                                                Total:                     /20

Thursday, September 19th

EVANGELINE!!!!

Those who did not attend must pass in their assignments to me on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Don't drink and drive; don't text and drive.

Wednesday, Sept. 18th

Block A & B:

• Completed four (4) folder assignments (pre-performance activities for Evangeline)
• Discussed the Acadian Expulsion
• Watched the documentary "Expulsion" and completed accompanying questions (folder assignment)
• Those who have not brought in their money, please do so by tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 16th

No B block classes today

A Block:

Finished copying Land and Resources Introductory notes (introduced and worked on Legend/Myth assignment).

Please bring in your $10.00 for the musical Evangeline ASAP!!

Monday, Sept.9th

Block A: Introductory slideshow (overview of course)
1st folder assignment (will put up on Smartboard tomorrow)
Assembly

Block B:
Same as above (minus assembly)
Worked on first folder assignment

September 6, 2013

Welcome to History 621B:)

I will be using this blog to briefly update students on what was accomplished each day during class.
Please consult the blog when you are absent, as it is your responsibility to catch up on all the work that you missed.

Today in class:

Block A & B:
Discussed the course outline
Icebreaker activity

Have a great weekend and please do no drink and drive!