Unit of Inquiry #4

Ms. Gardner (student teacher) led us in this unit of inquiry on the overarching big idea: What can we do as citizens to create our own positive legacies?

Her essential Questions:

Why do we need to understand before we respond?

How can a story be told in different ways?

What is your identity?

How did Cabot coming to Canada, shape Canada’s identity?

What was Cabot’s legacy?

How did Cartier coming to Canada, shape Canada’s identity?

Why did Europeans come to the Pacific Northwest of Canada?

How have interactions between First Peoples and Europeans led to conflict and cooperation which continue to shape Canada’s identity?

What can we do as citizens to create our own positive legacies?