Over the past few weeks the students have been learning all about the early days of our province. They looked at texts, learning about the Fur Trade, Voyageurs and the development of Forts along the rivers and how this brought change to the West. The students read and discussed the development of the North West Mounted Police and the extension of the railway. We learned how the government encouraged European immigration to Western Canada. We examined a variety of advertising posters, discussing the audience they were targeting, the accuracy of the posters and why people would want to leave their country and call Canada home.
Our trip to Heritage Park was a fantastic culmination of our learning. The students had opportunities to get a glimpse of what life used to be like in our province. They were able to visit tipis, a blacksmith shop and a Fort where they could examine examine animal pelts. They were able to explore trains and a variety of buildings from a soddie to an early farmhouse. The students also had the opportunity to see what school was like in a one room school house. Most are very happy they are in school today and not 100 years ago!
Learning Outcomes:
I can describe how British institutions provide the structure for the settlement of newcomers in Alberta.
I understand how European immigration contribute to the establishment of communities in Alberta in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
I can describe how the arrival of diverse groups of people determine the establishment and continued growth of rural and urban communities.
I can recognize how the diversity of immigrants from Europe and other continents has enriched Alberta’s rural and urban communities.
I can demonstrate respect for places and objects of historical significance.
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