World War I and Wartime Canada Through the Lens of The Big Six
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Authors
McCarthy, Meg
Lewis, Vicky
Date
2015-04-25
Type
other
Language
en
Keyword
World War I , British Influence , Monarchy , Alliances , Global Perspectives on War , Enlistment , Conscription , Statute of Westminster , Military Service Act , Veterans , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , Shell Shock , Remembrance Day
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Abstract
The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Canada in
World War I and World War I on a global scale. Lesson one focuses on the concept
Evidence, as students will look at different textbooks to consider the changing causes of
World War I. Lesson two is based on Continuity and Change and will teach students about
Canada’s changing relationship with Britain in wartime and beyond. Lesson three is rooted in
Cause and Consequence and revolves around the topic of alliances in World War I. In
Lesson four, the concept of Historical Perspectives is used as a lens through which to learn
about the differing mindsets of Canadian soldiers during World War I through archival
research. Lesson five has students consider the Ethical Dimension of war, particularly
focusing on enlistment and the conscription crisis of World War I. Finally, students will
finish the unit with an ISU project about the lasting impact of World War I, including
discussion of the psychological impact of war on veterans and our duty to honour their
sacrifice on Remembrance Day and throughout the year (the lesson is based on Historical
Significance). Students will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities and
discussions, including looking at different textbooks, playing the board game Risk, and
considering related treaties, statutes, and interviews with veterans. By the end of the unit,
students will have a firm grasp on each of the six historical thinking topics and how they
apply to different aspects of The Great War.
Description
Historical thinking resource pack of 6 history lesson plans for Queen's University Faculty of Education B.Ed. course: Intermediate-Senior History.