Monday, Nov. 24th

Watched documentary on Lebanese Immigration to PEI (folder assignment -- handout)

Please come prepared to present at least one mini-project by the end of this week!

Thursday, Nov. 13th

Worked on Mi'kmaq Culture assignment (group project, but each member must submit his/her portion on turnitin.com) All students must also submit the concluding paragraph and "top five" list (see booklet).

This project is due Monday!!!

Mini-Projects List

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 (in library) 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.  Please include a citation. 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 on the website http://islandnewspapers.ca/

  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

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 at least five (5) 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. 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

#15 Pioneer Cemetery Assignment – Please see me for hand-out. Value 10 pts (may be done in groups). Each group member MUST show me a picture of themselves in the cemetery to prove that they were there.

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.

Archived Newspaper Articles -- New Mini-Project Option!!!!

Please visit the following website and create a write-up either detailing 'what happened' on your birthday in the 1800s-early 1900s, or what happened on today's date. You are required to print off the article and discuss the following with the class:

What is the article about?
Why is it significant?
What did you find interesting.

*Please feel free to include more than one article if your article is small (you may comment on advertisements as well).

website: http://islandnewspapers.ca/

Tuesday, Nov.4th

Mini projects presentations
Watched video "The Cross and the Eagle Feather" (Mi'kmaq culture)
Folder assignment: Questions on video

Midterm Folder Assignments due Monday, Nov. 10th

History Folder Assignments (Midterm) Fall 2014

Sept.9^th                                “Can Ban” Cause and Consequence

Sept.10^th              PEI Dinosaur

Sept.16^th              Amazing Race PEI reflection

Sept. 17^th             Site and Situation

Sept. 22                Current Events Study

Sept. 24                Battle of the Northeast River Questions

Sept. 24                Great Maritime Upheaval (Anticipation Guide)

Sept. 29^th             History Frame (Expulsion)

Oct.2                     Information Organizer (Expulsion)

Oct.                        Historical Significance (Samuel Holland)

                                                Gloomy Forest Questions

                                                Lotto of 1767 Questions

                                                Town Hall Debriefing

                Oct. 28                  Immigrant Expectations Reflection questions

                Nov. 4                   Cross and Eagle Feather Questions

Nov. 5                                   Oral Tradition Reflection

Monday, Nov.2

Finished notes and activity on material culture (analyzing different aspects of material culture to find out what they can tell us about a particular group of people/culture).