Unit 1: Land and Resources

Slideshow Assignment

Choose one economic initiative or policy involving an Island natural resource and analyze its history and current state to create an overall view of the initiative’s contribution to the Island economy over time and its impact on the natural resource(s).

You must investigate the reasons for the initiative, the factors that contributed to its success or failure, and the impact that the initiative had on the resource involved.

Specifics:

¨  You must have at least five (5) slides *not including your bibliography slide

¨  You must include at least (3) images

¨  You must include a citation/footnote at the bottom of each slide

¨  You must include a Works Cited/Bibliography slide which identifies all sources used.

¨  You must submit via www.turnitin.com (no exceptions). This will not be presented orally.

Possible topics:

·         Shipbuilding

·         Fox Farming

·         Reciprocity Treaty 1854

·         Lobster Canneries

·         Irish Moss Harvesting

·         Early Tourism Efforts

·         Development Plan of the 1960s

·         Other initiative/policy linked to a natural resource

Please use a variety of resources to research your topic.  Please navigate the UPEI Institute of Island Studies website www.upei.ca/iis (please click on "Online Library" under the "Main Navigation" menu on the left side of the web page. There are many articles listed here that would be of help in your research). I have listed a few of interest below (use my blog www.flickpeihistory.blogspot.ca to copy and paste links)

"Forests and Forestry in Prince Edward Island"  http://www.upei.ca/iis/art_wm_4

"The Island Landscape: A Non-renewable Resource" http://www.upei.ca/iis (scroll report menu on right side of page).

"Primary Resource Industry Waste on Prince Edward Island" http://www.upei.ca/iis/rep_jac_3

"Aquaculture and the Export of Knowledge Based Services" http://www.upei.ca/iis/rep_cag_1

"The Importance of Positive Government-Governance Relations for Land Use Planning and Management on Prince Edward Island"

http://www.upei.ca/iis/files/iis/IIS%20Submission%20august%20final%20print.pdf

"The Fixed Crossing and the Island: Bonanza or Boondoggle?" http://www.upei.ca/iis/rep_fc_1

"The Economic, Social, and Environmental Implications of Genetically Modified Crops on Islands"

http://www.upei.ca/iis/rep_gmo_1

Town Hall Debate Information

History 621B                                                                                                                      Town Hall Meeting

Agenda: Pesticide Use on Prince Edward Island                                                  Date:

Pesticide use on Prince Edward Island, more specifically, pesticide use by potato farmers , has been a highly controversial topic in recent years.  We will be conducting a "town hall" meeting to discuss the issue of pesticide use on Prince Edward Island and its impact on the economy, environment, and  residents.

You will be given a side to argue in favor of (regardless of your own personal opinions). You must set aside your personal values, beliefs, and biases, and try to present your argument effectively and persuasively.

Not only should you develop a strong argument (that is backed by facts, statistics, and research), but you must anticipate any possible counter-arguments that might come your way and have a rebuttal prepared to defend your argument.

That being said, some members of your group should be in charge of identifying possible counter-arguments and coming up with solid rebuttals.

Remember, good debaters often use persuasive techniques to bolster their argument (emotional, logical  and ethical appeals, rhetorical questions, calls to action, etc.)

Roles:  Mayor, concerned citizens (elders, youth -- consider their different perspectives on the issue at hand), MLA's from the area, concerned groups (farmers, Mi'kmaq) etc.

Each group member MUST pass in the research sheet (arguments/counter-arguments) and each group member must participate (speak) during the town hall meeting. You will be researching this on your own (I will be evaluating your research sheets prior to the town hall meeting) and you will later share your findings with the larger group. I will give you time to collaborate with your group members before the debate.

You will be evaluated on your research, the strength of your argument (how well it is supported), your use of persuasive devices, and your handling of counter-arguments. Please use these websites as a starting point, but I encourage further research to enhance your position in this debate.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Opinion/Letter-to-editor/2014-06-12/article-3760132/Potato-growers-diligent-with-responsible-pesticide-use-on-P.E.I./1

http://www.peipotato.org/media-centre/responsible-pesticide-use-prince-edward-island-potato-farms

http://www.agrirecup.ca/sites/default/files/news/cm_PEI_obsolete_colleciton_totals_20120208.pdf

http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/ee_pesticides04.pdf

http://www.watershedsentinel.ca/content/potato-paradise-lost-harmful-pesticides-pei

http://www.atlanticfarmfocus.ca/Opinion/2014-08-13/article-3833672/PEI-residents-using-social-media-to-challenge-farm-activity/1

Pioneer Journal Assignment

—Step 1: Please create an account on www.turnitin.com (if you have an account already, pleases login). I have instructions if you need them.

To join my class you will need the following info: 

Class ID: 10741171
Password: raiders
  

Step 2: Please submit a test paper (just write me a short message as your "test paper" :)

Step 3: Pioneer Journal Assignment

Imagine you are a pioneer on St. John’s Island. Write a 1 page journal entry describing the obstacles you faced. You must include at least five (5) obstacles (***underline and bold them in your entry***) and explain how you conquered them. (*please use the “Gloomy Forest” for reference).

Gloomy Forest article: http://vre2.upei.ca/islandmagazine/fedora/repository/vre%3Aislemag-batch2-173/OBJ

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Final copy MUST be submitted via www.turnitin.com

Unit 1 Test: Wednesday, Oct.21st

History 621B                                         Unit 1: Land and Resources Test

Your upcoming test with be a mix of fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice, short answer, and an essay question (it may also involve a sight reading and response).

You must be able to demonstrate your understanding on the following topics:

ü  Land and Resources : Prehistory and Mi’kmaq settlement

o    Please review all notes (slideshow)

o    PEI Dinosaur (questions)

o    First Peoples

o    Mi’kmaq relationship with the land

ü  Settlement Patterns on PEI (slideshow notes)

o    Define “site” and “settlement” à be able to give examples

o    Understand how site and settlement factors affect settlement patterns

ü  French Regime on Ile St. Jean ( slideshow notes)

o    Understand how the ownership of the Acadian colonies being thrown “back and forth” contributed to their identity as Acadians and their general attitude.

o    Understand the significance of the Fortress Louisbourg and identify the connection it had to Ile St. Jean (Granary of New France).

o    Jean Pierre Roma and his estate at Trois Rivieres

o    Acadian Expulsion (know History Frame Story Mapping, notes)

o    Be able to build an argument around the question “Was the Acadian Deportation a crime against humanity, or was it fair in the context of time?”

ü  British Rule (slideshow notes)

o    The Earl of Egmont’s vision for the Island (understand the feudal system)

o    Samuel Holland (survey, lot system, lottery à questions from “Lotto 1767” article, historical significance)

o    Conditions and obstacles to the landlord system

o    Walter Patterson

o    Pioneer Life à obstacles à how did  they view the environment? Impact on the future?

o    “Gloomy Forest” – questions